CleanMPG
May
07
A new larger LED screen, up to 9 parameters displayed in a single screen, automatic X-Gauges downloaded via Wi-Fi and installed, and it still diagnosis’ and clears CEL codes. 
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 5, 2023
Linear Logic - Designing vehicle diagnostics equipment since 1996
Linear Logic was founded in Arizona in 1982 with its first products directed toward the Apple II PC, aircraft intercoms, and headsets.
In 2004, they introduced the original ScanGauge I.
Remember during this period, few vehicles were equipped with any kind of consumption display outside the Honda and Toyota Hybrids. In fact, few offered anything outside...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 5, 2023
My 2023 Toyota Prius LE with ScanGauge III attached
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Temporarily mounted until I lock down a permanent location for my own driving adventures.
Temporarily mounted until I lock down a permanent location for my own driving adventures.
Linear Logic - Designing vehicle diagnostics equipment since 1996
Linear Logic was founded in Arizona in 1982 with its first products directed toward the Apple II PC, aircraft intercoms, and headsets.
In 2004, they introduced the original ScanGauge I.
Remember during this period, few vehicles were equipped with any kind of consumption display outside the Honda and Toyota Hybrids. In fact, few offered anything outside...
Apr
26
A 40% reduction in Greenhouse gases that is a simple drop in without issue?
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 17, 2023
Chevron kicked off a road trip across the U.S. Gulf Coast to showcase an innovative, all-new, gasoline blend with > 50 percent renewable content. Chevron and Toyota employees are currently driving Toyota’s Tundra, RAV4 and Camry on a road trip demonstrating the fuel, which is > 40 percent less carbon intensive than traditional gasoline on a lifecycle basis!
The road trip will run from Mississippi through Louisiana before concluding in Texas. During the tour, Chevron reps will talk with the public about the...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 17, 2023
Toyota RAV4 Prime
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Imagine this PHEV fueled from the plug for short drives and a lower carbon intensive renewable gasoline for longer ones.
Imagine this PHEV fueled from the plug for short drives and a lower carbon intensive renewable gasoline for longer ones.
Chevron kicked off a road trip across the U.S. Gulf Coast to showcase an innovative, all-new, gasoline blend with > 50 percent renewable content. Chevron and Toyota employees are currently driving Toyota’s Tundra, RAV4 and Camry on a road trip demonstrating the fuel, which is > 40 percent less carbon intensive than traditional gasoline on a lifecycle basis!
The road trip will run from Mississippi through Louisiana before concluding in Texas. During the tour, Chevron reps will talk with the public about the...
Apr
23
Maybe it will help?
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 19, 2023
Toyota is doubling down on “Mobility for All” with their latest program called “Empact” which is based on the combination of “environmental impact” and “empowering action”. The strategy focuses on access to charging, affordable mobility, and most importantly, reducing carbon emissions.
Charging - Toyota is working with cities to identify locations for charging station deployment in order to serve PHEV and BEV owners more efficiently. Initially, the L2 and DCFC locations will include off-street or private parking and areas of higher population density including multi-family housing.
Affordability – Similar to Tesla’s own proprietary network, Toyota will explore cost-effective L2 public...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 19, 2023
2023 Lexus RZ450e
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Toyota is doubling down on “Mobility for All” with their latest program called “Empact” which is based on the combination of “environmental impact” and “empowering action”. The strategy focuses on access to charging, affordable mobility, and most importantly, reducing carbon emissions.
Charging - Toyota is working with cities to identify locations for charging station deployment in order to serve PHEV and BEV owners more efficiently. Initially, the L2 and DCFC locations will include off-street or private parking and areas of higher population density including multi-family housing.
Affordability – Similar to Tesla’s own proprietary network, Toyota will explore cost-effective L2 public...
Apr
17
The new Kona is revealed, Sonata sales improves, and first Ioniq 6s reach customers.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 1, 2023
At the NYIAS, Hyundai revealed its all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models as an upscale small SUV. The second-generation Kona offers the widest range of powertrains with both electric and internal combustion drivetrains, including an N Line variant. The all-new 2024 Kona will arrive at U.S. dealers this summer, and the Kona Electric in late fall.
The all-new model has larger dimensions and interior volume. The Kona internal combustion version length is now 171.3 in., 5.7 in. longer, with a wheelbase of 104.7 in., a 2.3 in. increase, and its overall width is 71.9 in., a full inch wider than its predecessor.
With a drag...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 1, 2023
2024 Hyundai Kona EV
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At the NYIAS, Hyundai revealed its all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models as an upscale small SUV. The second-generation Kona offers the widest range of powertrains with both electric and internal combustion drivetrains, including an N Line variant. The all-new 2024 Kona will arrive at U.S. dealers this summer, and the Kona Electric in late fall.
The all-new model has larger dimensions and interior volume. The Kona internal combustion version length is now 171.3 in., 5.7 in. longer, with a wheelbase of 104.7 in., a 2.3 in. increase, and its overall width is 71.9 in., a full inch wider than its predecessor.
With a drag...
Apr
17
Kia achieves its best-ever Q1 sales result.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 1, 2023
But first and fresh from NY, how about a 2024 Kia EV9 preview, the brand's first three-row EV.
Developed on the now proven Hyundai/Kia E-GMP architecture, the EV9 seats up to seven with a long wheelbase and flat floor that provide comfortable flexibility. It will include over-the-air updates, Digital Key, and an Onboard Power Generator (V2L). The EV9’s standard 800V architecture enables 10 to 80 percent SOC DCFCing in under 25 minutes. The EV9 is expected to arrive in the United States in Q4 of 2023.
2024 Kia EV9 Exterior Design
The all-electric EV9 is 197.4 in. in length, this is slightly longer than the Telluride platform from which it was derived. It is directly...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 1, 2023
2024 Kia EV9
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But first and fresh from NY, how about a 2024 Kia EV9 preview, the brand's first three-row EV.
Developed on the now proven Hyundai/Kia E-GMP architecture, the EV9 seats up to seven with a long wheelbase and flat floor that provide comfortable flexibility. It will include over-the-air updates, Digital Key, and an Onboard Power Generator (V2L). The EV9’s standard 800V architecture enables 10 to 80 percent SOC DCFCing in under 25 minutes. The EV9 is expected to arrive in the United States in Q4 of 2023.
2024 Kia EV9 Exterior Design
The all-electric EV9 is 197.4 in. in length, this is slightly longer than the Telluride platform from which it was derived. It is directly...
Apr
17
For an all-electric brand that begun less than 20-years to achieve a top 10 U.S. Auto Sales result must scare the hell out of competitors.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 2, 2023
Tesla is an EV and clean energy company that was founded in July of 2003. The company is named after Nikola Tesla who is known for the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system.
In its early years, Tesla focused on developing electric sports cars, with the launch of the Tesla Roadster in 2008. The company later expanded its product line to include luxury electric sedans, with the introduction of the Model S sedan in 2012, and later, the Model X SUV in 2015.
The company’s long-term prospects were vastly improved with the introduction of the Model 3 in the summer of...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 2, 2023
2023 Tesla Model Y
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Tesla is an EV and clean energy company that was founded in July of 2003. The company is named after Nikola Tesla who is known for the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system.
In its early years, Tesla focused on developing electric sports cars, with the launch of the Tesla Roadster in 2008. The company later expanded its product line to include luxury electric sedans, with the introduction of the Model S sedan in 2012, and later, the Model X SUV in 2015.
The company’s long-term prospects were vastly improved with the introduction of the Model 3 in the summer of...
Apr
15
An oil filter with a no slip surface and a high quality synthetic media? I think I might have to try one out.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 12, 2023
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FRAM Oil Filters are used in automotive applications to protect engines from contaminants and extend their lifespan. The FRAM brand was first introduced in 1934 by the FRAM Corporation, which was founded by FRederic Franklin and T. Edward AldAM. And this is how FRAM came about its corporate name.
At that time of incorporation, the automotive industry was rapidly changing, and engines were becoming more complex. This led to the need for a better oil filter that could effectively remove dirt, dust, and metal particle contaminants from engine oil. Franklin and Aldam developed a replaceable oil filter that used a replaceable...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 12, 2023
FRAM Oil Filters are used in automotive applications to protect engines from contaminants and extend their lifespan. The FRAM brand was first introduced in 1934 by the FRAM Corporation, which was founded by FRederic Franklin and T. Edward AldAM. And this is how FRAM came about its corporate name.
At that time of incorporation, the automotive industry was rapidly changing, and engines were becoming more complex. This led to the need for a better oil filter that could effectively remove dirt, dust, and metal particle contaminants from engine oil. Franklin and Aldam developed a replaceable oil filter that used a replaceable...
Apr
04
Crosstrek was the highlight. Solterra is the brands low emissions play.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 3, 2023
Subaru of America reported it sold 53,213 vehicles in March of 2023, a 22.8 percent increase compared with March 2022 sales of 43,322. Q1 YTD sales of 143,376 were up 8.3 percent over the 132,346 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2022. March was the eighth consecutive month of month-over-month sales increases for the automaker.
In March, the cool looking Crosstrek was the top sales model and achieved its best March ever with 14,040 vehicle sales, up 4.3 percent over the 13,460 sold in March of 2022. In addition, 513 of the all-new, all-electric Solterra SUV were delivered in March.
Subaru’s first-ever, all-new, all-electric, 228-mile range SUV, the 2023...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 3, 2023
2023 Subaru Solterra
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Subaru of America reported it sold 53,213 vehicles in March of 2023, a 22.8 percent increase compared with March 2022 sales of 43,322. Q1 YTD sales of 143,376 were up 8.3 percent over the 132,346 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2022. March was the eighth consecutive month of month-over-month sales increases for the automaker.
In March, the cool looking Crosstrek was the top sales model and achieved its best March ever with 14,040 vehicle sales, up 4.3 percent over the 13,460 sold in March of 2022. In addition, 513 of the all-new, all-electric Solterra SUV were delivered in March.
Subaru’s first-ever, all-new, all-electric, 228-mile range SUV, the 2023...
Apr
03
The brands all-electric ID.4 really shines in the Q1 Sales report.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 3, 2023
For 2023, Volkswagen localized the assembly of the ID.4 at the company’s state-of-the-art plant in Chattanooga, TN.
The entry ID.4, now called the ID.4 Standard, is equipped with a new 62-kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. ID.4 Standard starts at $38,995 MSRP.
The 201 HP, single motor, ID.4 Pro carry’s on with its 82-kWh battery providing an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles in RWD trim. The AWD ID.4 Pro adds an asynchronous motor to the front axle, resulting in a bump to 295 horsepower, and have an EPA-estimated range of 255 miles.
For 2023, the ID.4 receives new gloss black highlights on the front bumpers; three new wheel designs, and...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 3, 2023
2023 VW ID.4
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For 2023, Volkswagen localized the assembly of the ID.4 at the company’s state-of-the-art plant in Chattanooga, TN.
The entry ID.4, now called the ID.4 Standard, is equipped with a new 62-kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. ID.4 Standard starts at $38,995 MSRP.
The 201 HP, single motor, ID.4 Pro carry’s on with its 82-kWh battery providing an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles in RWD trim. The AWD ID.4 Pro adds an asynchronous motor to the front axle, resulting in a bump to 295 horsepower, and have an EPA-estimated range of 255 miles.
For 2023, the ID.4 receives new gloss black highlights on the front bumpers; three new wheel designs, and...
Mar
27
Hyundai continues to upgrade its large sedan with this nice looking refresh.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 26, 2023
The 2022/2023 Hyundai Sonata front and drivers side rear profiles are shown below for comparison.
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Last night, Hyundai revealed its newly refreshed 8th gen Sonata with new badging, new front end, and new interior appointments as the 8th gen sedan carries on.
The Sonata's N Line exterior highlights its sports coupe style with a long hood, low front-end and...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 26, 2023
2024 Hyundai Sonata
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The 2022/2023 Hyundai Sonata front and drivers side rear profiles are shown below for comparison.
Last night, Hyundai revealed its newly refreshed 8th gen Sonata with new badging, new front end, and new interior appointments as the 8th gen sedan carries on.
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata Duo
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The Sonata's N Line exterior highlights its sports coupe style with a long hood, low front-end and...
Mar
19
A must visit destination for Baseball fans everywhere.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 19, 2023
Louisville, KY – During one of my many delivery jaunts around the Southeast – this time from my home in Nashville to Chattanooga, TN, through a small portion of North GA on the 24, transitioning to the 65 back in Nashville, through to Louisville, KY and a drop-off in New Albany, IN, taking a short break at one of Louisville’s most unique attractions was a no brainer. Today, the city is known as the home of Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the University of Louisville and its Cardinals and the...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 19, 2023
The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
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I took this shot less than 24-hours ago. The painted hollow steel bat is 120 ft tall and weighs approximately 68,000 pounds.
I took this shot less than 24-hours ago. The painted hollow steel bat is 120 ft tall and weighs approximately 68,000 pounds.
Louisville, KY – During one of my many delivery jaunts around the Southeast – this time from my home in Nashville to Chattanooga, TN, through a small portion of North GA on the 24, transitioning to the 65 back in Nashville, through to Louisville, KY and a drop-off in New Albany, IN, taking a short break at one of Louisville’s most unique attractions was a no brainer. Today, the city is known as the home of Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the University of Louisville and its Cardinals and the...
Mar
13
One OEMs process to improve the future of the automobile.
Porsche Engineering – CleanMPG – February 2, 2023
Porsche Engineering uses state-of-the-art testing procedures for the development of electric drives, which include both real-life and lab testing conducted in a virtual environment. Their use can significantly shorten the development time and reduce the number of test vehicles needed.
To continue to increase efficiency in the development of new components and systems for electric drives, Porsche Engineering uses test methods specifically adapted to the requirements of high-voltage technology. As an example, high-voltage batteries are tested on vehicle and component test benches at the Bietigheim-Bissingen and Nardò locations, while...
Porsche Engineering – CleanMPG – February 2, 2023
Porsche High-voltage Battery Testing
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Porsche Engineering uses state-of-the-art testing procedures for the development of electric drives, which include both real-life and lab testing conducted in a virtual environment. Their use can significantly shorten the development time and reduce the number of test vehicles needed.
To continue to increase efficiency in the development of new components and systems for electric drives, Porsche Engineering uses test methods specifically adapted to the requirements of high-voltage technology. As an example, high-voltage batteries are tested on vehicle and component test benches at the Bietigheim-Bissingen and Nardò locations, while...
Mar
03
Despite one of the worst designed infotainment systems in a modern vehicle – 2020 Toyota and Lexus’, the brands continue to shine.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 1, 2023
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The results of the J.D. Power 2023 Vehicle Dependability Study are in: Lexus ranks #1 in vehicle dependability among all brands with an overall score of 133 (PP100) vs the industry average 186 in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.
In addition, Toyota Motor Corporation received the most model-level awards, six, of all automakers for the following vehicles (segment):
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 1, 2023
The results of the J.D. Power 2023 Vehicle Dependability Study are in: Lexus ranks #1 in vehicle dependability among all brands with an overall score of 133 (PP100) vs the industry average 186 in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.
In addition, Toyota Motor Corporation received the most model-level awards, six, of all automakers for the following vehicles (segment):
- Lexus NX (Compact Premium SUV)
- Lexus RX (Midsize Premium SUV)
- Toyota C-HR (Small SUV)
- Toyota Highlander (Upper Midsize SUV)
- Toyota Sienna (Minivan)
- Toyota Tacoma (Midsize Pickup)
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