2011 Ford Fiesta Gets Better Mileage than Most Hybrid Cars

Ford’s all-new 2011 Fiesta with up to 40 mpg highway and 29 mpg city, delivers better fuel economy than most hybrids. The Ford Fiesta 40 mpg, achieved with Ford’s new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission, is 5 mpg better than the Honda Fit and 4 mpg better than the Toyota Yaris. The Fiesta has been a hot seller in Europe and is likely to receive equal enthusiasm in the U.S.

Written on May 19, 2010 | Posted in Clean Fleet Articles,Clean Vehicles | 3 Comments

Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for 2009

The Clean Fleet Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Passenger Vehicles include the expected (Prius) and the unexpected (an SUV). The vehicles are generally gas misers (in one case a CNG miser). Some are roomy midsized sedans and one is the king of legally parking where none of the others qualify.

Written on March 24, 2009 | Posted in Clean Fleet Articles,Clean Vehicles,Ride Clean,Top 10 Lists | 21 Comments

2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates Plug-in Plans

Toyota achieves a record 50 miles per gallon with the new 2010 Prius, which just made its formal debut at the North American International Auto Show. Toyota is also accelerating its roll-out of plug-in hybrids. Toyota confirmed its plan to launch a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2012.

Written on January 13, 2009 | Posted in Clean Fleet Articles,Clean Vehicles,Hybrid Vehicles | 1 Comment

Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Four-Door Sedans for 2009

Four-door sedans have always been popular. In growing demand, especially by fleets, are four-door sedans with the lowest greenhouse gas emissions. The Toyota Prius faces new competition from the Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Written on December 30, 2008 | Posted in Clean Fleet Articles,Clean Vehicles,Hybrid Vehicles,Ride Clean,Top 10 Lists | 11 Comments
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