Larry E. Hall is Managing Editor & Editor-at-Large at Clean Fleet Report. His interest and passion for automobiles began at age 7, cleaning engine parts for his father, a fleet manager for a regional bakery. He has written about cars and the automobile industry for more than 25 years and has focused his attention on “green” cars and advanced technology vehicles. Larry’s articles have been published by Microsoft’s MSNBC.com and MSN Autos as their alternative vehicles correspondent and Senior Editor at HybridCars.com. He is the founding president of the Northwest Automotive Press Association and a member of the Motor Press Guild.

Larry Hall

News: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Minivan

July 15, 2020January 28, 2016 by Larry Hall

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will have a 30-mile all-electric driving range and is expected to deliver up to 80 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) on EPA tests. The powertrain centers on a 3.6-liter Atkinson cycle Pentastar V-6 gas engine. It’s mated to a two-motor hybrid system that substitutes for a transmission and operated like an electrified version of a continuously-variable transmission (CVT). A 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack is located under the second row of seats, which preserves Chrysler’s Stow ‘n Go seating and storage for the third row.

News: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

July 18, 2020January 20, 2016 by Larry Hall

In case you haven’t noticed, that gasoline price has increased a couple of cents in the past week and is expected to edge up some more in the coming weeks. In other words, that makes the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s value proposition a little more enticing.

Road Test: 2016 Honda Fit

May 2, 2021January 4, 2016 by Larry Hall

None of the competitors to of the 2016 Honda Fit provide the type of space versatility the Fit does. Plus, the Fit delivers unexpected performance, a long list of standard and available features and exceptional fuel economy.

Road Test: 2016 Honda HR-V AWD

July 23, 2020December 28, 2015 by Larry Hall

If practical, well-engineered interior versatility and fuel economy are your priorities, the 2016 Honda HR-V could be the subcompact crossover for you.

2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Breaks Cover with New Face

July 22, 2020December 26, 2015 by Larry Hall

A significantly updated 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and its gasoline counterpart made a surprise appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show sporting a new face.

2016 Chevrolet Volt Nabs Green Car of the Year

April 30, 2021December 18, 2015 by Larry Hall

Chevrolet’s all-new, second generation Volt was named 2016 Green Car of the Year at s Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

Road Test: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

April 30, 2021December 13, 2015 by Larry Hall

Criticized for its previous hybrid’s middling fuel economy, Hyundai engineers meticulously rethought and re-engineered the hybrid system that casts aside that criticism. The 2016 Hyundai .Sonata Hybrid SE now has an all-40 MPG government rating

Road Test: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

August 1, 2023November 6, 2015 by Larry Hall

While you won’t see turbo in the name, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid scoots down the road with a combination of internal combustion, forced air induction and an electric motor with its juice provided by a battery.

Road Test: 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid

August 14, 2020September 6, 2015 by Larry Hall

Now in its sophomore year, the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid continues to be available in three trim levels.

Road Test: 2015 Mazda6

August 1, 2023August 27, 2015 by Larry Hall

What makes the 2015 Mazda6 a compelling alternative to the others in the crowd is its combination of fuel economy, Zoom-Zoom driving personality, evocative styling, and a competitive price with good value for the dollar spent.