Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Today''s news is all about buyer enthusiasm for green cars. The Tesla Model S tops the annual Consumer Reports customer satisfaction index, owner loyalty is expected to keep 2016 Toyota Prius sales strong in the face of low gas prices, and Californians now buy one plug-in electric car for every two hybrids.

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Prius Toyota Electric Cars Sale 144

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Why did one man have to visit so many dealerships to buy a plug-in electric car? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, September 2, 2016. Friday, a new Chevy Volt owner.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 9, 2016

Which eagerly-anticipated electric car did we finally get to drive this week? And, how many cars did Tesla Motors actually manage to deliver last year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, January 8, 2016.

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2016 Buy Tesla Motors Green Cars 60

Green Energy Consumers

DECEMBER 28, 2021

When we launched our Drive Green program back in November 2016, if you wanted an electric car, your only option, essentially, was to buy a new car. Yes, there were some older Nissan LEAFs available, but not many, and they didn’t have a whole lot of range.

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2016 Nissan Buy Green 83

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Pretty much any Tesla electric car is bound to start a conversation. The low, tiny 2008 Roadster, the sleek and Jaguar-esque 2012 Model S sedan, or the company's latest car, the 2016 Model X crossover utility vehicle. DON'T MISS: 2016 Tesla.

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Green Energy Consumers

DECEMBER 28, 2021

When we launched our Drive Green program back in November 2016, if you wanted an electric car, your only option, essentially, was to buy a new car. Yes, there were some older Nissan LEAFs available, but not many, and they didn’t have a whole lot of range.

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2016 Nissan Buy Green 79

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2017

Tencent and China Harmony Auto Holding began a partnership to develop connected, electric cars. Tencent reported net profit of $5.97 billion last year, up 43% on a 48% increase in revenue. In 2015, Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd.,

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The announcement of the Chevrolet Bolt concept car came like a thunderclap at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. After unveiling the 2016 Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid, General Motors CEO Mary Barra rolled out a bright orange five-door hatchback electric car.

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Green Cars Buy 2017 General Motors 60

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Which electric-car naysayer may have relented, at least just a tiny bit? What will Volkswagen do with the TDI diesel cars it's about to start buying back? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, November 4, 2016.

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Diesel Electric Cars Fisker Nissan 60

Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2016

When you want to buy a Tesla electric car, and you've got four kids, there's only one choice on the market. That's the 2016 Tesla Model X six- or seven-seat SUV, and courtesy of an owner in just that situation, we've finally been able to spend a few hours driving the luxury crossover.

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2016 Tesla Tesla Motors Buy 60

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 12, 2016

As 2016 winds down, we have one last round of deals on green cars for the year. We also have the very first deals on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car and 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid—two high-anticipated models just now going on sale.

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2016 Hybrid Prius 2017 60

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 10, 2016

Group purchases of cars and other goods, as a way of driving down the price, are common in other countries—think China—but rare in North America. But over the last two years, they've emerged as a way for electric-car advocates to accomplish several goals at once.

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North America Price Electric Cars 2016 60

Green Car Reports

APRIL 30, 2016

What kind of fuel would you expect to buy at a True Zero filling station? And, which four carmakers will introduce new or updated all-electric cars for 2017? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, April 29, 2016.

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Electric Cars Tesla Tesla Motors Green Cars 60

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Today, we have the also-rans that didn't make the cut for our 2016 Best Car To Buy Award, a report on a possible Nissan extended-range electric car, and Saab owner National Electric Vehicle Sweden's (NEVS) ambitious plan to launch five electric models by 2018. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Extended Range Nissan Electric Cars Sweden 60

Green Car Reports

MARCH 10, 2016

With spring just around the corner, it's once again time to look at the best deals on green cars. And there are quite a few notable deals on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, diesels, and fuel-efficient gasoline cars for March 2016. DON'T MISS: Plug-In electric car sales for Feb.

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2016 Hybrid Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 60

Green Car Reports

JULY 2, 2016

And, what will happen to the 400,000 VW diesel cars it has committed to buy back from their owners? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, July 1, 2016. (The answer may surprise you.) Friday, two.

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Diesel Electric Cars Green Cars 2016 74

Teslarati

JUNE 28, 2022

Shanita Murray of Los Angeles, who has been driving with Uber since 2016, also loves driving a Tesla. She noted that apart from the fact that her trips are helping the environment , her riders generally love the car that she drives as well. It handles the mileage really well… I want to buy a Model S eventually.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Suppose you could buy a new 2016 Nissan Leaf rated not at 107 miles but 155 miles. That would be a far more desirable car, wouldn't it? The punchline is that the two cars are identical. What differs is the rating procedure used to calculate the range of an electric car. Well, you can--but only in Europe.

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2016 Nissan Miles Range 60

EV Connect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Let’s look at a few of the benefits of electric car charging stations and explore how your business can showcase its commitment to EVs to reach more customers. 3 Marketing Benefits of Electric Cars There are many advantages to being among the first businesses to offer EV charging stations for public use. In the U.S.

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Electric Cars Market Charging Cars 62

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 14, 2016

It's a new year, and that means another round of notable deals on hybrid, diesel, and electric cars. At this point, automakers have largely switched over to 2016 models, but any remaining 2015 models often make for the best deals--if you can find them, that is.

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2016 Diesel Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 60

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 22, 2016

Which electric cars are finalists for our 2017 Best Car To Buy award? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, October 21, 2016. What unusual source for making ethanol did researchers at a Federal lab discover?

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Plug-in BMW Green Cars 2017 60

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2020

Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. —Yoann Le Petit, new mobility expert with T&E.

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Diesel Taxi Re-Charge London 243

Green Car Reports

JULY 30, 2016

Who will actually be able to buy the first Chevy Bolt EV 200-mile electric cars late this year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, July 29, 2016. Friday, we passed along the news.

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Diesel Green Cars 2016 Buy 60

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2018

Cuomo announced that more than 5,750 consumers have received rebates to buy electric cars in New York since the State’s Drive Clean Rebate was launched one year ago. The initiative provides residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric car from participating dealers.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 9, 2016

Why not do it in a brand-new car? Once again, it's time to review the month's best deals on green cars—and there are quite a few of them for June. We've got hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, fuel-efficient subcompacts, even a diesel pickup truck. Planning a summer road trip?

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Hybrid 2016 Fuel Cars 60

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Today, two new investigations related to the Volkswagen diesel scandal open in Europe, the 2017 Volvo S90 is slated to get a plug-in hybrid powertrain option, and we reveal the first nominee for our 2016 Best Car To Buy award. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Volvo Plug-in Plug Hybrid 60

Green Car Reports

APRIL 11, 2016

It's once again time to look at the best deals on green cars for the month. Either way, there are plenty of notable deals on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, diesel cars, and fuel-efficient gasoline cars for April.

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Hybrid 2016 Fuel Cars 60

Green Car Reports

JULY 30, 2015

Today, we look at who buys used Tesla electric cars, how Toyota plans to address issues with California's hydrogen fueling infrastructure ahead of the launch of the 2016 Mirai, and plans for a fuel-cell ferry in San Francisco. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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San Francisco Hydrogen Fuel Tesla 60

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2019

California conducted a similar review in 2016 for vehicle standards through the 2025 model year and found the standards achievable, cost-effective and appropriate. The partnership will see Canada and California work together to accelerate the adoption of zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles such as electric cars.

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Canada Cleaner California Transportation 255

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

Electric cars will take some time to become popular as they are still relatively expensive to buy. But by reducing the magnetic materials in the motor, we are helping to make electric cars far cheaper to produce.”. ( A hat-tip to David! A hat-tip to David! ).

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

It’s now what’s know as an orphan car—no longer in production as GM moves to full electrics. I love several things about the Volt that tipped my decision to buy out the lease and keep on driving—mostly on electricity: The Lectron charger has style and speed. The car has been nearly flawless.

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Volt Personal All-Electric Chevrolet 52

Green Car Reports

APRIL 20, 2016

When buying a car, sometimes you just have to be in the right place at the right time. When it comes to plug-in electric cars, the right place is often California, where sales of those models are the strongest. That's certainly the case this month when it comes to the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid.

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Fusion Plug-in Plug California 60

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 13, 2015

It's that time of the month again: the time when we look at the best deals on hybrids, electric cars, and diesels. October may be your last chance, or close to it, to get remaining 2015 models, which are likely to carry greater discounts than the fresh 2016 stock.

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2015 Diesel Hybrid Cars 60

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 11, 2017

It's a new year, and that means a new crop of buyer deals on green cars. The 2017 model year is now well underway, but older 2016 versions of certain vehicles still sit on dealer lots. DON'T MISS: Plug-in electric car sales in Dec: Bolt EV.

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2017 Dealers Cars Hybrid 60

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

That includes quite a few discounts on hybrids and plug-in electric cars, an we've gathered the. And carmakers have a whole new round of incentives for February, including some designed to get consumers into showrooms over the three-day holiday weekend.

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Hybrid 2016 Cars Plug-in 60

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

As carmakers begin advertising their 2016 models in earnest, certain 2015 models that remain in inventory can get significant discounts. That makes this a particularly good time to check on the best deals for green cars. DON'T MISS: Plug-In Electric Car Sales In August: Calm.

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2015 Diesel Cars Hybrid 60

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2016

At a press roundtable held at the Auto China 2016, Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn observed that both Nissan and Renault had what he called “high-spec” electric vehicle offers in China: the Venucia for Nissan, and the coming Freelance Electric by Renault. —Carlos Ghosn. We are not selling it and it’s a problem.

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