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We need to open this one with some housekeeping around methodology. Specifically, fuel economy gets messy when electricity enters the conversation, so this list sticks to EPA miles-per-gallon ratings ...

Mid-size sedans, SUVs and all-wheel-drive vehicles are available with more than 40 mpg. Every car on this list is a gasoline-electric hybrid. The average new vehicle in the U.S now consistently sells ...

Rising gas prices are driving interest in hybrid cars. See which fuel-efficient models Americans drive most and what they ...

Car ownership records remain one of the top data points people search to verify personal information. In 2025, choosing a fuel-efficient car isn’t just about saving money — it’s a matter of lifestyle, ...

The Trump administration is moving to eliminate federal auto emission rules, which currently require high average fuel economy across automakers' fleets. Tesla leads all automakers in average fuel ...

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There's no doubt that EVs and hybrids can deliver better fuel economy than traditional gas-powered vehicles. But that efficiency comes at a cost. Namely, a base price that is often thousands of ...

Squeezing the most miles from every gallon is exactly what these cars are built for, and all three deliver figures that make ...

Numerous hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs offer well over 30 mpg. Many PHEV SUVs have more than 30 miles of electric range. Most efficient hybrid and PHEV SUVs are based on affordable models, keeping ...

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