Gas Mileage
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The Mercedes-Benz GLB isn't an EV, but with the B-Class Electric in mind we couldn't help but wonder: "What if?"
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Automakers commit to tougher California emissions deal—and more EVs
At least five automakers have negotiated deals with the California Air Resources Board to adhere to stricter emissions standards.
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Trump’s relaxed auto mpg, emissions rules now under review by inspector general
A rare investigation from the EPA's federal watchdog will be conducted over the administration's hasty rulemaking that contradicted its own earlier findings.
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Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris dumped: Have Americans rejected the fuel-efficient small car?
The lowest-priced, most fuel-efficient models from Toyota and Honda—two brands that built their reputation on small cars—have been dropped.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: How its 42-mile range and 38 mpg compare to rivals
The RAV4 Prime offers more electric range than the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid.
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Prices rise significantly, and so does mpg
The new Sonata Hybrid costs more than the outgoing version, and more than its rivals.
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The EPA might give automakers another big break on fuel economy and emissions—in addition to the one they just received in CAFE requirements.
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Commentary: Emissions–not gas mileage–should be foundation for Cash for Clunkers reboot
Real driving emissions ratings should be the start of any incentive program aimed at spurring sales, amid a pandemic with connections to air quality.
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Never mind the cheap gas; survey points to strong interest in mpg
Car buyers see mileage as an important piece of vehicle selection—with or without the low gas prices.
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GM opposition to cleaner California standards is costing it, poll suggests
GM owners could be less likely to buy another product from the automaker because of its position to squash California's emissions rights.
Stephen Edelstein -
Trump EPA lowers gas mileage targets, increases vehicle emissions
The EPA has released a final rule that will ease the fleet fuel economy requirements and allow higher amounts of CO2 from vehicles.
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Truck mpg has lagged for decades: Will diesel and electric pickups do better?
Pickups trucks continue to lag other segments of the market in terms of efficiency improvements. When will they catch up?
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With Honda's two-motor hybrid system, the 2021 Insight hits a high in city driving and is shaping up to be the highest mileage sedan without a charge port.
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FCA has the highest percentage of hybrids but the lowest fleet mpg: Why?
Although Fiat Chrysler sold a higher rate of hybrid vehicles than any other automaker, it came up last in fleet fuel economy. How'd that happen?
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Hyundai connects its transmissions to all the data, boosts vehicle efficiency
Some traditional internal-combustion components, like transmissions, could use a rethink yet—with more smarts, not more gears.
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2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 36 mpg tops any other three-row SUV without a charge port
If you can't (or don't want to) plug in, the 2020 Highlander Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient way to carry up to eight people.
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Report: EPA eases up on plan to rework mpg rules
Instead of doing away with some of the current incentives for hybrids and PHEVs, it might just limit the annual hike to 1.5% through 2026.
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Fuel economy review: The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is a brawny fuel-sipper
Until electric trucks arrive, the Ram EcoDiesel is the way to haul heavy loads without guzzling fuel at alarming rates.
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The push for higher-mileage new cars isn't as controversial as the federal government might be making it sound.
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VW paying drivers $97M for overstating fuel economy, must forfeit emissions credits
About 98,000 VW, Audi, Bentley, and Porsche vehicles allegedly game federal emissions tests used for fuel economy calculations.
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Automakers lay out mpg concerns for Trump: Talk to California, please–Update
Automakers (17 of them) wrote a letter to President Trump asking for California to be included in his single national standard for revamping fuel economy rules.
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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...
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2020 Tesla Model Y, Mazda rotary, wider VW electric plans: The Week in Reverse
Which two companies announced expanded lines of plug-in hybrids this week? What big decision did Tesla take back? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 15, 2019. The big news this week was Tesla's unveiling of its...
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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 sport-utility vehicle (as the EPA lists them) without a charge port. All the more impressive is that it’s not a low...
Bengt Halvorson