Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
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Clean Fleet Report chronicles our transition to a new world of choice in cars and trucks. Reports detail new cars including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles. Also covered is news of the auto industry and relevant events.
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
1d ago
Getting the Best Electric Ride on the Open Road
The average electric vehicle (EV) battery range has risen dramatically in the past decade. Today, models like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan have an average range of over 350 miles. This means that many modern EVs now rival combustion engines in terms of distance covered in a single tank.
Recharge stations are becoming more common, too. There are over 72,000 charging stations and 138,000 charging outlets across the US. This means that, unless you’re planning a road trip across rural Montana, you should always be able to find a charging stat ..read more
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
3d ago
Cadillac’s Subcompact SUV
The 2024 Cadillac XT4 is smack dab in the heat of the subcompact premium/luxury SUV category. It is the third best-selling SUV for Cadillac, coming in behind the larger Escalade and XT5, but ahead of the XT6 and Lyriq EV. All of them outsell the Cadillac luxury sedans. But how does it stack-up against a highly competitive field?
It’s a bare-knuckle fight, but the XT4 has got some weapons. Let’s take a look.
The smallest Cadillac SUVThree Models
The 2024 Cadillac XT4 comes in three models—Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport. All come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylind ..read more
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
3d ago
A Deep Dive into the World of Japanese Imports
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There’s something undeniably special about JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars that sets them apart from the rest.
What Exactly Are JDM Cars?
JDM cars are vehicles originally designed and crafted for the discerning Japanese market. While some lucky models manage to find their way onto international roads, many remain exclusive imports, tantalizing enthusiasts with their unattainable allure.
Key Characteristics of JDM Cars:
Performance: Picture this: high-revving engines purring like contented felines and ..read more
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
1w ago
The Best Value of a Broad Lineup
Kia’s best-selling EV delivers excellent value, cutting-edge styling and a variety of configurations.
In 2022, Kia introduced the EV6, a 2nd generation-dedicated EV crossover built on the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Electric-Global-Modular Platform (E-GMP). This platform is the basis for several new lines of Kia EVs. The EV6 has EPA ranges of up to 310 miles and quick charging rates with its cutting-edge 800-volt architecture. Five versions of the EV6 are available with two different batteries, rear or all-wheel drive, and between 167 and 576 hp. The range-topping EV6 ..read more
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
1w ago
Sorting Through the Transportation Options
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In the complex logistical ballet of modern commerce, fleet vehicles serve as the lifeblood of countless enterprises, ranging from the acrobatics of urban delivery services to the steadfast endurance of long-haul transport. When choosing the vehicles that will represent your brand on the open road, it’s not merely a question of make and model; it’s an intricate tapestry of practicality, image, and the bottom line. This guide offers a strategic map for business owners and fleet managers navigating the vast panor ..read more
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
1w ago
Three Variations to Offer Customers Choices
Dodge lifted the covers this week on the eagerly awaited Charger Daytona. The replacement for the brand’s ancient muscle car line-up made its debut in concept form barely 18 months ago, billed as “the world’s first all-electric muscle car.” But Dodge offered up a few surprises during a media briefing on its newest entry.
The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona will have multiple personalities, starting with an assortment of EV versions packaged in both two- and four-door body styles. And for those not quite ready to go all electric, the Dodge Charger coupe al ..read more
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
2w ago
Midsize SUV with Range Rover Cachet
The 2024 Range Rover Velar is one of the entry-level midsize Range Rover models (the smaller Evoque takes the pure entry-level prize). However, nothing is lost in its design that retains the premium appeal of the larger Range Rover Sport Autobiography and the Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic.
The classy exterior along with the premium-filled interior will satisfy even the most discerning buyer of this fine British mark.
Leading with classSmooth Propulsion
Clean Fleet Report drove the 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE with the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cyli ..read more
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
2w ago
Insights from the Front Lines
In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), safety and logistics emerge as pivotal components underpinning the sector’s sustainability ambitions. The incident two years ago involving a cargo ship carrying nearly 4,000 Volkswagen Group vehicles, which succumbed to a devastating fire, starkly illustrates the latent risks and complexities inherent in EV transportation. As we navigate these turbulent waters, it’s imperative to dissect the multifaceted challenges and strides being made in the realm of EV safety and shipping.
The Reality of EV Fire Ris ..read more
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
2w ago
A Way to Leave Liquid Fuel Troubles Behind
Fuel contamination is an invisible yet prominent foe of fossil fuel-powered commercial fleets, and one principal reason to advocate for electrification is eliminating this concern. EVs are not without their shortcomings, but it is irrefutable that numerous maintenance issues would dissolve by replacing internal combustion engines with contamination-proof EV fleets.
Fuel Contamination Threats
Traditional liquid fuels present a myriad of potential issues for a fleet
Several causes of fuel contamination in ICEs include human error, microorganisms, partic ..read more
Clean Fleet Report - Electric, Hybrid, Clean Diesel & High-MPG Vehicles
3w ago
Saluti Cinqucento!
With the all-new, all-electric 2024 500e Fiat hopes to create a buzz using what is easily the cutest car on the road.
The all-new 500e is longer, wider and lighter, with a longer all-electric driving range, faster charging and the latest in audio and driver safety systems compared to the predecessor model that was sold in North America from 2013 – 2019.
Back for more
When Fiat announced 2019 would be the final year the 500e would be imported to North America, no reason was given but there was little doubt a completely updated version was in the works. Europe got its hands on ..read more