In the News News items that may be of interest. These show up on the front page.<br><font size="1">Only Moderators may start threads, but anyone can respond to them.</font> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:09:13 +0000 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:09:13 +0000 CleanMPG http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?forums/20/ Meet the 2025 Porsche Taycan Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:32:36 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57187/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57187/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel [​IMG] One of the best looking vehicles ever produced is now more efficient, has longer legs, and charges even faster!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Feb. 6, 2024

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2025 Porsche Taycan Models

The 2025 Porsche Taycan is receiving an extensive update. The new...

Meet the 2025 Porsche Taycan]]> 17 What If Your Commute Didn’t Depend on Gas Prices? Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:19:25 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57496/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57496/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel A short reintroduction of the long awaited Aptera BEV. Or do we call it S(un)EV like its stock symbol? ;)

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 3, 2026

2027 Aptera

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I have purposely not been posting Aptera news due to our last frenzied foray into reporting over a decade ago that turned into literally nothing in terms of a...

What If Your Commute Didn’t Depend on Gas Prices?]]> 14 7 OEMs To Build Their Own High Speed DCFCing Network Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:18:18 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57138/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57138/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Question is, where is Toyota, Ford, Nissan, and the VW Group?

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 26, 2023

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Seven major OEM automakers – GM, Stellantis, Hyundai/Kia, BMW, General Motors, Honda and Mercedes-Benz are poised to build an unprecedented new charging network joint venture that will significantly expand access to DCFCing in...

7 OEMs To Build Their Own High Speed DCFCing Network]]> 17 Smoking Hot Deal – New 2021 Toyota Prius Prime LE for $15,787 + TTL and Reg Fri, 29 May 2026 19:51:10 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56751/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56751/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Unfortunately California residents have now lost the $1k State Tax rebate via sunset as of April 6th, 2021. There is an answer for that. ;)

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 8, 2021

2021 Toyota Prius Prime LE in Supersonic Red

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Remember the...

Smoking Hot Deal – New 2021 Toyota Prius Prime LE for $15,787 + TTL and Reg]]> 90 China's January EV Sales Fall 20% as US Experiences Worst Month Since 2022 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:07:54 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57491/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57491/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel [​IMG] January Global EV sales experience steep declines in both Chinese and US markets.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Feb. 12, 2026

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Global EV sales in January 2026 reached 1.2 million units, marking a 3% decrease year-over-year and a 44% drop from...

China's January EV Sales Fall 20% as US Experiences Worst Month Since 2022]]> 1 Lucid Motors and Their High End, High Efficiency, High Performance, Lucid Air Lineup Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:06:59 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56734/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56734/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Whooaa!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Jan. 23, 2021

2021 Lucid Air

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While I prep the intro for the all-new Lucid Motors Company and its soon to be world class spec offering(s) called The Lucid Air model lineup, below are some of the media pics for you to enjoy.

But first, an overview of the next hot BEV to reach the global...

Lucid Motors and Their High End, High Efficiency, High Performance, Lucid Air Lineup]]> 114 Hyundai Q3 2025 and YTD US Sales Up 13.2% and 10.2% Respectively Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:33:33 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57474/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57474/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel With the 7,500 Fed Tax Credit sunset almost here, a Hyundai EV at a fantastic deal will disappear soon.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – September 3, 2025

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Refresh

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More range, more power, cleaner looks, and even faster charging.​

The Ioniq 6 Sedan has not made the same impact with regards to sales as the Ioniq...

Hyundai Q3 2025 and YTD US Sales Up 13.2% and 10.2% Respectively]]> 5 303-Mile Rated, All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF Earns a Wards 10 Best Drivetrains Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:04:28 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57479/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57479/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel LEAF grows in size while offering the very latest features for less.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Sept. 23, 2025

2026 Nissan LEAF

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A great looking addition to the EV segment that just so happens to be affordable. ;)​

Starting at $29,990 + $1,494 D&H, the all-new 3rd gen LEAF is the lowest price EV currently on sale in the U.S....

303-Mile Rated, All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF Earns a Wards 10 Best Drivetrains]]> 7 Tesla Q2 2025 ER: Top and Bottom-Line Misses as Q2 US Sales Are Down 12.6% Sat, 27 Sep 2025 20:49:04 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57468/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57468/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel The political carnage may be over, but the headwinds are just beginning.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 24, 2025

2025 Tesla Model Y

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Moving beyond the Cyber “Flop”, Q2 earnings missed estimates for second straight print in a row. Namely, top line revenue of $22.50 billion fell short of the $22.74 billion expected by 1% and...

Tesla Q2 2025 ER: Top and Bottom-Line Misses as Q2 US Sales Are Down 12.6%]]> 10 Jeeps 2021 Wrangler 4xe is Electrifying! Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:37:48 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56693/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56693/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Built at the FCA Toledo North plant in Ohio, the PHEV-25 is scheduled to arrive in dealership showrooms in early 2021.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Dec. 11, 2020

2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe

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It was just 11-months ago when we were offered the opportunity to drive the most fuel efficient Jeep Wrangler ever produced as...

Jeeps 2021 Wrangler 4xe is Electrifying!]]> 13 All-new 2025 Porsche Macan EV Preview Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:42:22 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57326/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57326/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Not just an affordable Porsche but an affordable crossover that drives like a Porsche as designed.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 27, 2024

2025 Porsche Macan

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The new, all-electric, 2025 Porsche Macan EV Trim Pricing
  • Macan EV - $75,300
  • Macan 4 EV - $78,800
  • Macan 4S EV - $84,900
  • Macan Turbo EV -...

All-new 2025 Porsche Macan EV Preview]]> 2 Nissan Ariya CUV BEV Concept Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:56:42 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56565/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56565/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel A possible 2021 production date should place the slow selling LEAF in the rearview as Nissan moves forward.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – January 7, 2020

2021 Nissan Ariya all-electric CUV Concept


LAS VEGAS, NV – The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2020 is becoming the go to show for many OEMs to highlight their way off future plans. Of all the presentations I...

Nissan Ariya CUV BEV Concept]]> 24 Model 3/Y Alternative - Meet the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron with 392-miles of All-electric Range! Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:21:42 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57414/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57414/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Audi's all-new midsized luxury EV provides incredible range and world class charging performance!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Mar. 12, 2025

2025 Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

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Audi released one hell of a doozy in the form of the all-new A6 and S6 Sportback e-tron sedans. The all-new model is by far the most aerodynamic and...

Model 3/Y Alternative - Meet the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron with 392-miles of All-electric Range!]]> 2 Mercedes Q1 2025 US Sales Down 9.2% with 75,100 Vehicles Sold Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:32:03 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57443/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57443/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel The all-new CLA should improve Mercedes-Benz overall sales results once available in quantity next year.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 17, 2025

2026 Mercedes CLA

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Beautiful AND efficient, what more could one hope for! ;)​

At a gala in NY just after the NY Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its all-new CLA.

With the U.S....

Mercedes Q1 2025 US Sales Down 9.2% with 75,100 Vehicles Sold]]> 5 2025 RAM 1500 Ramcharger PHEV-145? Damn! Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:21:02 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57160/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57160/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Could this be the ultimate electrified truck putting the Lightning, Silverado EV, Rivian, and Cybertruck in their place?

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Nov. 7, 2023

2025 RAM 1500 Ramcharger PHEV-145

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Ram released some very very very interesting news in the form of their upcoming RAM 1500 pickup truck lineup. Along with the...

2025 RAM 1500 Ramcharger PHEV-145? Damn!]]> 10 Stellantis Future REEV and EV Large Vehicle Platform Introduced Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:09:46 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57359/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57359/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Designed for dual motors with independent suspension.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Nov. 19, 2024

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Stellantis unveiled its STLA Frame platform, a BEV-native, multi-energy platform engineered for full-size body-on-frame pickup trucks and SUVs.

The STLA platform is designed for large packs and powerful motors with range-extender...

Stellantis Future REEV and EV Large Vehicle Platform Introduced]]> 3 2024 AWD Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review - A Modern Day Prius V? Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:55:27 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57292/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57292/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Not quite but the upgrades for the small price increase is easily worth it.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 14, 2024

2024 AWD Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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The Nightshade trim arrived at $34,787 incl. $1,350 D&H.​

Built upon the 5th gen Prius’ second gen TNGA-C platform but with a slightly shorter wheelbase – 103.9 vs 108.2...

2024 AWD Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review - A Modern Day Prius V?]]> 1 More on The All-new, 5th Gen 2023 Toyota Prius Prime Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:43:50 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57056/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57056/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel The reveal shows improvements in everything including curb appeal, all-electric range, acceleration, cargo volume, safety, and technology.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Nov. 16, 2022

2023 Toyota Prius Prime

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A Prime on the plug waiting for your next commute or family adventure.​

Following on the heels of the all-new 2023 Toyota...

More on The All-new, 5th Gen 2023 Toyota Prius Prime]]> 87 Route 66’s “Burros of Oatman” Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:48:11 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57472/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57472/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Another piece of living history on the Mother Road.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Sept. 6, 2025

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Just your ordinary wild burro taking a stroll down Rt. 66 in search of treats from those taking a back road into history. ;)​

Oatman, AZ – During the 2023 Toyota Prius summer pre-drive for the Spring 2024 Coast-to-Coast lowest fuel...

Route 66’s “Burros of Oatman”]]> 3 Audi Q1 2025 US Sales Down 3.4% with 42,710 Vehicles Sold Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:38:40 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57435/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57435/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel The brand of 4 rings has not forgotten about its combustion engine lineup.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 3, 2025

2026 Audi A6

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A Cd of just 0.23 will improve highway efficiency and lower interior noise to class leading levels.​

Audi’s A6 will soon set the standard in design and aerodynamics in the full-size sedan segment....

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