Green Car Reports

JUNE 17, 2023

Pressing which button may help you get better hybrid mpg? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, June 16, 2023. Which EV outsells all but the Ford F-150?

MPG 136

MPG F-150 Toyota Hybrid 136

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 21, 2021

And Ford tops 40 mpg with a pickup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has revealed an estimated EPA rating of 42 mpg for its Maverick Hybrid pickup, which starts arriving in January. Volvo and Polestar models get an update for more predictable charging and range.

MPG 155

MPG Volvo California Hybrid 155

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The 53-mpg Kia Niro Hybrid slots in well below $30,000. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Nissan Ariya starts around $45,000 but isn’t eligible for the EV tax credit. And Polestar is winding up for an October 12 reveal for its next model. built Polestar 3.

MPG 133

MPG Nissan Tax Credit Hybrid 133

Baua Electric

JUNE 27, 2024

The 2025 Lexus ES carries over into the new model year with no real changes The large hybrid carries EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg combined, 43 mpg city, 44 mpg highway The 2025 Lexus ES hybrid costs $46,100 While the related Toyota Camry hybrid gets a major update for the new model year, the 2025 Lexus ES hybrid remains essentially unchanged.

Lexus 52

Lexus MPG Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid 52

Green Car Reports

APRIL 30, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has gone hybrid-only, and the most popular AWD version of this model gets a noteworthy gas-mileage boost. The Mercedes G-wagen EV goes die-cast, with a sustainability twist. Used EVs are selling at lower prices than last year.

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Lexus Price Hybrid MPG 148

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains one of the highest-mpg three-row SUVs. A California firm shows a more convenient vision for EV charging stations, while Electrify America taps into the grid at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. And the Toyota Highlander goes Nightshade.

Highlander 178

Highlander Hybrid Charging MPG 178

Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2021

The Ford Maverick hybrid shows a 40-mpg future for gasoline compact trucks that Toyota has inexplicably omitted. And Volvo has been selling a lot of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia carries the Niro EV over as anticipation builds for the EV6. We sum up recent Tesla recalls.

MPG 200

MPG Volvo PHEV Kia 200

Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability.

Colorado 130

Colorado MPG Fuel Economy PHEV 130

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 4, 2021

The 40-mpg versions of the Maverick hybrid pickup might be hard to find. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An EV tax credit could soon extend to used vehicles. And the Leaf is now the lowest-priced EV in the U.S. With a price cut of more than $4,000, the 2022 Nissan Leaf is shaping up to be the lowest-priced U.S.-market

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Tax Credit MPG Tax Nissan 195

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

And Kia is adding a hybrid minivan to its lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the addition of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, families will have another high-mpg family choice with three. Thousands of hotels will be getting Tesla destination charging.

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Minivan Kia BMW Hybrid 132

Green Car Reports

MARCH 18, 2020

Electric car range drops quite predictably in the cold, a new group test finds. The Hyundai Elantra gets on the Hybrid bandwagon—and is aiming for 50 mpg or more. The Honda CR-V Hybrid plays a key role in the brand’s high-volume plans for hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

MPG 116

MPG Hyundai Hybrid Honda 116

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Toyota’s bulking out its hybrid lineup with two more high-mpg hybrid-only models—and one of them is a market bestseller. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Genesis is planning a super-size electric SUV. And what goes into Tesla range estimates for trip planning?

Toyota 133

Toyota SUV Hybrid Range 133

Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2021

Minnesota’s mandate of EVs could change the equation around “compliance car” plug-ins that automakers only sell in some of the U.S. And we look at 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid gas mileage. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. New Biden administration vehicle efficiency rules are on the way.

Minnesota 192

Minnesota Tucson Hybrid MPG 192

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fuel economy up to 34 mpg. Lucid responds to pricing pressure. Tesla is looking for a plant site in Mexico.

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Highlander Mexico Toyota Hybrid 148

Baua Electric

APRIL 30, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has gone hybrid-only , and the most popular AWD version of this model gets a noteworthy gas-mileage boost. The UX 300h AWD now gets 43 mpg combined, and it starts around $40,000. Used EVs are selling at lower prices than last year.

Lexus 52

Lexus MPG Price Hybrid 52

Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2023

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid delivers more electric range, but will it deliver more mpg? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, we looked at how this model essentially helps. Mercedes reveals plans for an electric camper van.

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Porsche Cayenne Mercedes Hybrid 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 30, 2024

version of the UX looks mostly the same as it did for 2024 and in previous model years, it’s now a hybrid-only model. The UX 300h AWD now gets 42 mpg, up from 39 mpg, and the UX 300h in front-wheel-drive form gets 43 mpg, up 1 mpg. Although this U.S. EPA ratings are up, too.

Lexus 52

Lexus MPG Hybrid F-150 52

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Automakers aren’t doing all they can to raise mpg, according to a new EPA report. Hybrids are hot for car thieves right now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla owners quibble over an outage. And will the EV tax credit include that union-made bonus?

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Tax Credit Tax Hybrid MPG 208

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Lexus RX plug-in hybrid gets cost, range, and mpg details. The only way to get the new Toyota Land Cruiser is as a hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With Subaru’s accelerated plans for EVs and hybrids announced Wednesday, it’s now looking like the most aggressive among.

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Lexus Toyota Hybrid PHEV 131

Green Car Reports

MAY 6, 2020

And how does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid compare to the Toyota Camry in mpg? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla batteries look different down to the cell. Mercedes once made some electric sedans that were sized closely to the Model 3.

Camry Hybrid 97

Camry Hybrid MPG Mercedes Hybrid 97

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2021

We drive the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, and found this midsize SUV to occupy an ideal middle ground for midsize SUVs. Its 32-mpg. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will charge very quickly.

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Hyundai Clean Cleaning Hydrogen 190

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 9, 2023

And do you want a car that offers all-wheel drive and about 50 mpg, for a price under $30,000? A review of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid reminded us that it’s very good. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian gets more efficiency from a larger battery pack. The battery pack in.

Tax Credit 122

Tax Credit Toyota Hybrid MPG 122

Green Car Reports

JULY 7, 2023

And the Ford Maverick is now more expensive as a high-mpg hybrid in its actual sticker price, not just at the dealership. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM is concerned about hitting 50% EVs by 2030, through a regulatory lens. Ford made waves in making.

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GM Ford Hybrid EPA 127

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Lexus gives its UX hybrid crossover a boost. And will a Toyota Crown plug-in hybrid go 55 miles all-electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Blazer EV is ready for home backup, but the software and home hardware aren’t here yet.

Lexus 152

Lexus Toyota MPG PHEV 152

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Toyota RAV4 Prime has a rival from Hyundai, and it’s been rated for miles and mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has been rated at 33 electric miles and. We get up close with the EV that starts Cadillac’s electric transformation.

Tucson 172

Tucson Cadillac Hyundai Plug-in 172

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid gains performance, tech, and AWD, but loses some mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid mpg is down, but there are many gains in performance and. Audi is actively cleaning the air with EVs. BMW announced some big battery plans for the U.S.

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Audi BMW Hybrid Price 115

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Which Toyota high-mpg hybrid model is gaining all-wheel drive? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 21, 2022. In a review of the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, we found this model to be the brand’s best.

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Hybrid Price GMC Cadillac 142

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

And we take a last drive in the new 43-mpg Avalon Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the 2023 Toyota Crown arriving soon, a recent 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid test drive reminded us what a tough act this big, comfortable, efficient 43-mpg sedan. Honda shows an EV concept for China.

Porsche 91

Porsche Honda Toyota Concept 91

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

For 2014, our fourth annual Green Car Reports'' Best Car To Buy award goes to the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. This new model of the redesigned Honda Accord sedan introduced last year is comfortable, quiet, stylish--and delivers real-world fuel economy from 40 mpg to as much as 52 mpg.

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Green Cars 2014 Honda Buy 167

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 30, 2022. Which new electric pickup is being made but can’t yet be delivered? Which automaker released an adapter that will allow it to use the vast majority of U.S. fast-chargers?

MPG 192

MPG PHEV Green Cars SUV 192

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Starting with 2025, the RAV4 Prime is now called the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid PHEV offers the same 42 plug-in electric miles then 38 mpg as a hybrid 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid prices start $175 higher than 2024 Prime The Toyota RAV4 Prime changes its name to the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid for 2025, but otherwise remains the same.

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Plug-in Toyota Plug Hybrid 52

Green Car Reports

JUNE 11, 2020

Drivers of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have an unusual issue: They’re only able to access part of their gas tank’s reported fuel-tank capacity—and thus they can’t take advantage of the 40-mpg Hybrid’s excellent 580-mile rated range.

Toyota 165

Toyota Hybrid Fuel MPG 165

Green Car Reports

JUNE 18, 2024

Volvo cancels its highest-mpg hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia might be thinking Mexico for its upcoming affordable EV. FIsker has gone belly up on the Ocean. And why don’t Americans drive their EVs more?

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Fisker Kia Volvo Recharge 106

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Ford Escape lineup has improved on multiple fronts this year—and not just with the return of the far more fuel-efficient Escape Hybrid. The IIHS confirmed to Green Car. The other major front of improvement is being proven by third-party tests: safety.

Escape 138

Escape Ford MPG Hybrid 138

Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2020

Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its family of plug-in hybrids. And the range, gas mileage, and performance for the latest BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid sport sedan could add up to narrow appeal for spec-smart shoppers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The latest version of the BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid.

Porsche 122

Porsche Plug-in BMW Mercedes 122

Green Car Reports

JULY 12, 2022

And Honda rolls out a new generation of the CR-V Hybrid, with hopes for it to be a sporty, high-mpg sales leader. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Americans prefer point-of-sale EV rebates, and we’d all save money in the process. Could faster-charging batteries save raw materials?

Honda 130

Honda Downsizing Sale Hybrid 130

Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2021

Which upcoming full-size pickup has the operating footprint of an 85 mpg gasoline vehicle? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 12, 2021. Which EV startup sent out an SOS? Hint: It just might be electric.

Aptera 172

Aptera Plug-in Lexus MPG 172