Fuel Efficiency
2019 full-size pickup truck mpg champs: Ford vs. Chevy vs. Ram
With electric pickup trucks from Ford, GM, and others—including newcomers like Rivian—looking likely to arrive in the next few years, the truck field could be on the verge of a clean, quiet, tailpipe-emissions-free shakeup. That said, you wouldn’t know this segment as being poised... read more
2020 Kia Soul EV rated for 243 miles, improved efficiency
In just one model year, Kia has more than doubled the rated driving range for the Soul EV. The 2020 Kia Soul EV, which is expected to reach dealerships this spring, will go... read more February 15, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Mileage or money? Fiat Chrysler pays for missing fuel economy targets
It turns out there's more than one way for automakers to meet fuel-economy targets. One is to develop and sell more fuel-efficient cars and trucks. The other—as... read more February 14, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Toyota Corolla Hybrid rated 52 mpg: Why Toyota says it won't cannibalize Prius sales
Last week the U.S. EPA released final fuel economy numbers for the 2020 Toyota Corolla lineup. They include a confirmation of what Toyota had claimed when it introduced the... read more February 12, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Green Car Reports is 10!
Ten years ago this week, in February 2009, Green Car Reports published its first story—one packed with insight regarding the Chevrolet Volt, which was then still nearly... read more February 5, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Mazda rotary range-extended EV and diesel engine both coming, but no US hybrids for now
A look under the hood of Mazda’s future includes a patchwork of “what if” possibilities and a series of juggled timelines. Mazda is in a tough spot right... read more January 29, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Nissan e-Power hybrids for the US will aim for performance, not just mpg
Considering how much of a commitment Nissan has made to electric vehicles over nearly a decade—mass-producing them on three continents—the lack of any parallel... read more January 16, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Former Porsche CEO backing company with TDI-like emissions claim
Former Porsche AG CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, who waged a failed takeover of the Volkswagen Group ten years ago, is reportedly one of the backers of a new venture that, at face... read more December 18, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
2019 Mazda 3 sedan and hatch aim for an X factor–and that’s not electric
Mazda has revealed its 2019 Mazda 3 compact car, in new-generation form, at the 2018 LA Auto Show. It’s not surprising, given the brand’s go-it-alone strategy... read more November 28, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: At 39 mpg, the highest-mileage SUV without a charge port
Yesterday, when we brought you our 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid first drive review, we missed one very important point. At 39 mpg, the RAV4 Hybrid is now the highest-mileage... read more November 21, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
Hyundai and Kia reveal solar roof tech for electric cars—or gasoline ones
As solar cells get more efficient, powerful panels can fit on smaller areas. For those looking to use renewable energy for transportation, that means solar panels can now... read more November 1, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
Sources: GM manufacturing revamp could signal faster lane-change to EVs
Less than a week after speaking out in favor of a national electric vehicle mandate, and in the shadow of Tesla reporting a profitable quarter, General Motors might be on the... read more October 30, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
Honda joins GM, others in heated opposition to Trump's EPA fuel-economy freeze
Honda joined General Motors on Friday and called on the EPA to abandon its proposed fuel-economy rollback, asking federal officials to negotiate with states like California... read more October 29, 2018 by Aaron Cole
Volkswagen XL1 eco halo already a sound investment?
It’s been less than five years since Volkswagen produced its limited run of just 250 XL1 plug-in diesel hybrid coupes, of which only 200 were sold to retail buyers. The... read more October 28, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
GM wants Trump administration to consider national electric-vehicle mandate
The term “hail Mary” might be appropriate for what General Motors, led by chief executive officer Mary Barra, is attempting at this stage of the federal... read more October 26, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
Tesla Model 3 range-efficiency edge is a serious market strength
Although Tesla may still sometimes be finding its way in terms of how to build cars themselves, it retains a distinct advantage over pretty much every other automaker in one... read more October 25, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
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