Consumer Reports has published its final test results on the Chevrolet Volt, online and in the October issue, completing a seven-month, three-season evaluation. Tests were conducted on other fuel-efficient cars, including the Fiat 500, Honda Civic Hybrid, Lexus CT 200h, and Volkswagen Jetta TDI.
Hybrids, diesels, and small cars. Oh, my.
As the government recently advanced an ambitious new fuel-economy standard of 54.5 mpg, automakers are working on the technology and designs that will make that possible. The cars CR tested in this test group reflect some of the ways that manufacturer’s are stretching out gas mileage.
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