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It arrives with a respectable EPA 50/45/48 mpgUS city/highway/combined rating.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Sept. 12, 2024


The recently refreshed 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan was revealed in detail in 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan “Almost” Fully Revealed, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Pricing and EPA, and 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Wins Wards Autos “10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems”. Following the reveal, the details and award, Honda just released the Civic Hybrid Hatchback that is exclusively built in...

The most fuel efficient vehicle available proves itself yet again.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Sept. 11, 2024


Las Vegas, NV -- The award-winning 5th gen Toyota Prius continues its winning ways as it recently set the bar for outright efficiency. At this years Toyota US Dealer Meeting, the 5th gen Prius was awarded the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for lowest fuel consumption driving across the U.S. from the coast to coast. Earlier this summer, I drove from LA City Hall to New York City Hall in a Prius LE. While doing so, the car achieved 93.158 MPG for the entire trip across the states. This smashed the previous record of 76.6 mpg set while driving the Kia Niro...

How to future proof your workforce in 3 easy steps.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Aug. 1, 2024


Toyota announced three large-scale workforce readiness initiatives at its Kentucky plant to develop future talent and further train its current and possibly future team members.

In collaboration with local High Schools, Toyota is investing up to $1 million to launch and sustain the 4T Academy (Team, Teach, Together, Toyota), a hands-on training program that will provide juniors and seniors with a direct pathway to a manufacturing career.

Students in the program will follow a state-approved curriculum in traditional high school classes while learning and training in a simulated factory environment. 4T Academy will house a collaborative classroom...

Who knew the iconic U.S. Route 66 also offers a geologic must see?

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 3, 2024


Winslow, AZ -- Meteor Crater is a stunning natural landmark located just 18-miles due west - as the crow fly’s, of Winslow just off I-40/Rt. 66. While I have passed Meteor Crater tens if not over a hundred times wondering what was out there, it was time to find out what all the hubbub was all about. It is a huge crater alright. An oblong formation first thought to be formed by volcanic activity, it measures approximately 5,000 ft across from side to side and 4,000 ft across when measured from the visitor center to its furthest edge looking forward. It also measures almost 600 ft deep and to this day, it is one of the best-preserved meteorite impact sites on the planet.

From the various presentations offered at the...

From Cars to Semi’s and portable/stationary power generation is the new focus.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 16, 2024


In 2001, Toyota began hydrogen research and development in the U.S. with a staff of just 5-employees. Since then, the U.S. team has have helped design and test 5 generations of fuel cell drivetrains culminating in a World Record range for fuel cell vehicles from the 2nd gen Mirai.

For much of those 2 plus decades, the Gardena, CA facility supported or initiated a wide range of fuel cell electric projects including supporting the development of the Mirai.

This continuous development and improvement was for the most part, directed toward light duty vehicles like the 1st and 2nd...

The acclaimed luxury marque will soon provide a very competitive CUV EV with the very latest technical and performance.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 14, 2024


Audi has released the EPA estimated range for its all-new and upcoming 2025 Q6 e-tron. Expected to arrive in U.S. dealerships in Q4 of 2024, the all-new mid-size Q6 e-tron will be built on an all-new Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron will be the brand’s fourth fully electric model line.

The Q6 e-tron marks the launch of the brand’s latest infotainment system with an all-new user interface and next-generation of the brand’s characteristic advanced lighting technology.

With a preliminary estimated range of more than 300 miles, the quattro AWD and 270 kW DC fast-charging...

Not quite but the upgrades for the small price increase is easily worth it.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 14, 2024


Built upon the 5th gen Prius’ second gen TNGA-C platform but with a slightly shorter wheelbase – 103.9 vs 108.2 inches, the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid offers a long list of the latest technology features for a price the average consumer can afford. That is if you are careful with the trim, options, and accessory list.

Let us begin with the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid retail pricing and equipment. And more than likely, you will be paying at least MSRP given Toyota’s controlled dealer inventory.

• S ($28,220) and SE trim includes standard with 17”...

The agreement dramatically increases the number of available DCFCs located within the Porsche charging app and its EV displays.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 12, 2024


Porsche has signed an agreement with ChargePoint which enables access to its charging network within the Porsche Charging Services. The collaboration will increase the number of chargers available to Porsche customers to more than 86,000 across the United States.

The My Porsche app enables drivers to easily find, use and pay at charging stations. This partnership bolsters the existing integration with Electrify America, allowing both Porsche EV and PHEV customers to charge at ChargePoint and...

The poorly constructed and divisive Cybertruck was the all-electric brands single highlight.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 2, 2024


Now in its 9th month of availability, the Cybertruck is finally gaining sales traction as Tesla rushes to fill a backlog of pre-orders. Despite company structured vids including the Cybertruck being pummeled with a steel ball and the windows shattering at its intro, one outpulling a Ford F-150, and another towing a Porsche 911 on a trailer and beating a non-towed 911 at a drag strip, all were laughed away by serious auto enthusiasts as fantasy. The Tow bar to tow bar Ford vs prototype Tesla was a matter of weight on the driven wheels and nothing more. With the production versions, the CyberTruck will not pull against any truck...

A well-known EV stalwart spanning almost 13-years is possibly heading to irrelevancy.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 11, 2024


2025 Nissan LEAF Overview

Nissan’s LEAF continues to offer future owners two battery options and select the driving range that best suits their needs. The LEAF S includes a 40-kWh Li-Ion battery with an EPA-estimated range of 149 miles, while SV PLUS incorporates a 60-kWh battery with a 212 miles of range EPA rating.

A large sub-compact hatch offers 92.4 cu. ft. of passenger volume and 23.6 cu. ft. of cargo volume sitting on a 106.3” wheelbase, the Leaf carry’s on as the brands most recognizable EV. The Ariya is the flagship but for now, the LEAF defines Nissan’s EV efforts and...

Could GM be the first to offer an affordable, turnkey, clean home and transportation energy solution?

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 18, 2024


GM is ramping up its EV push – as they should, and they are now working toward improving the EV ownership experience of an all-electric future.

GM Energy’s initial offerings for residential customers will enable the use of vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging to provide power from a compatible GM EV to a properly equipped home.

The GM Energy product suite will be offered through a set of bundled options, providing residential customers with the ability to select solutions that align with their specific energy needs and budget. GM Energy representatives will be on hand to connect customers with preferred installer, Qmerit, who can help...

Surprisingly, Ram ranks highest in overall Initial Quality Study; Porsche tops ranks among premium brands.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – June 27, 2024


Problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) or Initial Quality Study (IQS) is J.D. Power’s key to automotive notoriety and in this year’s project survey, results continue to show BEVs near the bottom of the list overall. A lower score reflects higher vehicle quality and according to J.D. Power, this year’s industry average is 195 PP100 with premium brands averaging 232 PP100.

The company made it clear that BEV supporters believe they should be far less problematic and require fewer repairs than gas-powered vehicles since they have fewer parts and systems. Repair data however shows BEVs and PHEVs require up to 3 times more critical repairs than...

A wild aerodynamic pkg. and massively upgraded drivetrain and chassis is ready to tackle the “Race to the Clouds”.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 31, 2024


Ford Performance revealed its F-150 Lightning SuperTruck EV ahead of testing next week as it returns to the world-famous Pikes Peak. Romain Dumas, current Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record holder, will pilot the F-150 SuperTruck at the main event on June 23, 2024.

Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Details

The Ford Performance Motorsports EV takes its inspiration from the F-150 Lightning and is developed in partnership with STARD. The vehicle’s aerodynamic features were designed to reach 6,000 lbs of downforce at 150 mph, integral for its efforts at Pikes Peak. The Ford F-150...

GM Comms is trying to clean up the mess GM Execs created in search of more $s.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 24, 2024


GM was caught by the New York Times providing driving details including acceleration, braking, and trip length about its customers driving habits to LexisNexis who in turn sold said data to insurance companies.

Apparently, some owner’s insurance rates were increasing at rates far beyond vehicle owners in their respective areas were experiencing and the reason was those owners’ data was being used to justify higher rates.

Kia, Subaru, and Mitsubishi who are also sharing driver data with insurance firms have not yet changed their stance.

GM released an update on this screw up with a softball stating that its vehicles have become increasingly connected, intelligent,...

Only Sport and Sport Touring trims in hybrid format – read more expensive, will be available however.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 21, 2024


The 11th gen 2025 Honda Civic refresh brings about a new model we have been speculating about for over 6-months now. Namely that it would include the Accord’s award-winning hybrid drivetrain as evidenced by the European Civic Hybrid available since 2022. Today, Honda revealed that it will indeed provide the 50 mpg combines, 200 HP and 232 lb-ft of torque, atkinsonized, 2.0L I4 hybrid that just so happened to be 41% thermally efficient, for buyers of the upcoming newly refreshed Civic.

The new Civic hybrid will also offer four user selectable levels of...