Efficiency
2013 Nissan Leaf Final Ratings Issued: 115 MPGe, 75 Miles Of Range
It often takes awhile to get gas-mileage ratings onto the EPA's official website, and it's no different with electric-car efficiency numbers. Now we have the final ratings for the 2013 Nissan Leaf compact hatchback: It's rated at 115 MPGe, up from the 99 MPGe for 2011 and 2012 models. MPGe stands...
Outdated Tests Skew CAFE Gas Mileage Ratings: 48-MPH Freeways?
It's widely accepted in the auto industry that all manufacturers game the test cycles used to establish emissions and gas-mileage ratings. Ask auto engineers about the topic... August 15, 2011 by John Voelcker 10
Small, Fun, High-MPG Minicars, Never Coming To The U.S.
Life is so unfair sometimes. Car companies have been dangling the carrot of smaller and more fuel efficient vehicles in front of us for a few years now and though we've... August 11, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Volkswagen's 79-MPG Up Hatchback, But Only For Europeans
With fuel-efficiency and emissions regulations tightening all over the world, carmakers continue to push the limits on how economical a production car can get. The latest... February 7, 2011 by John Voelcker 4
California, Massachusetts Named Most Energy-Efficient States
California, Massachusetts and Oregon have been named the top-rated states for energy efficiency, while New York, Vermont, Washington, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Minnesota... October 13, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
Ferrari California HELE Adds Stop-Start, Gas-Saving Gizmos
No, it's not pronounced "hell" ... although that word was heard from many Modena fans when news first broke that Ferrari was planning a hybrid-electric drivetrain in some... October 4, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
Former President Clinton Suggests Cash For EVs
Though he's no longer in politics, former President Bill Clinton is still a busy guy. A week ago he was negotiating the release of reporters, Euna Lee and Laura Ling from... August 13, 2009 by Robert Scardino 6
GM's 'Bare Necessities' Concept: How Little Car Do You Want?
Among the many vehicles shown, described, or teased at this morning's big General Motors press briefing was this unusual green concept from GM Labs, called 'Bare... August 11, 2009 by John Voelcker 9
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