Green Car Reports

MAY 18, 2023

Honda explores hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines in small mobility. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Utah builds out its fast-charging network. And those on the Apple ecosystem can tap into Porsche Taycan energy use while navigating. Apple Maps will.

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Utah Honda Hydrogen Porsche 121

Green Car Reports

MAY 7, 2021

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. California has laid out a proposed framework for its Advanced Clean Cars II rules, and while it doesn’t quite ban the internal combustion engine, it. The Tesla Model Y is California’s top-selling EV. And CARB lays out a plan that’s not quite an ICE ban.

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Norway California Cars Green Cars 184

Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2023

Ford hybrids are being recalled for engine issues. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Misconceptions about ownership costs are curbing interest in EVs. And is the electric truck ready for a serious remake?

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Ford Hybrid Green Cars Cars 107

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. The BMW i8 was also one of the finalists in the category World Luxury Car at the World Car Awards. The BMW i8 was also one of the finalists in the category World Luxury Car at the World Car Awards.

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New York Green Cars BMW Green 150

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Today, we've got new details on Mazda's 2020 electric car, a deal for Prius owners on a Hyundai hybrid, a longer list of green-car deals for the month, and a significant new report on why smaller turbocharged engines don't deliver what they promise. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mazda Green Cars Green Price 66

Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The plug-in series hybrids would have used dramatically downsized engines—a turbo-2 for the EQS—while halving the EV battery pack. Lucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan.

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Mercedes Range Charging Downsizing 52

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Today, we've got a pair of stories on internal combustion, covering Mazda's innovative and fuel-efficient new SkyActiv-X engine and a dismissive comment on electric cars from a Japanese CEO. plug-in electric car sales. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Also, a new Twitter poll to take and an update on U.S.

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Mazda Plug-in Engine Plug 80

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 20, 2024

Which automaker announced plans to embrace the Tesla charge connector and reignite an offbeat kind of internal combustion engine, all in the same week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending.

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Affordable Honda Hyundai Green Cars 124

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Which brand is at least considering adding artificial engine vibration to its EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 23, 2024. Which automaker pushed an important EV target back by five years?

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Honda Plug-in GM Green Cars 108

Green Car Reports

MARCH 11, 2020

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is looking around for a new production location. The stars of a TV show get fined for modifying diesel trucks. And do you really want your Model 3 to sound like it has a V-12?

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Diesel Cars Electric Cars Engine 87

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 8, 2017

Today, Mazda will launch a new and far more fuel-efficient engine even as a supplier says engine development will end in a decade; our readers weigh in on the Tesla Model 3; and we look at lessons learned from educating the public on electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mazda Engine Electric Cars Cars 76

Green Car Reports

MARCH 2, 2021

Nissan hits a 50% thermal efficiency with an engine set for hybrid duty. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. There aren’t any mass-market convertible electric cars. Volvo reveals the first EV for its lineup that won’t get a gasoline equivalent. And VW teases the idea of an electric Cabriolet.

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Convert Volvo Nissan Recharge 141

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Today, the three finalists for our annual Best Car To Buy award, a powerful plug-in hybrid coupe from Volvo's Polestar, the importance of wireless charging, and the Netherlands takes the lead. All this and more on Green Car Reports. First, the Dutch planned to ban sales of new cars with combustion engines after 2025.

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Buy Netherlands Engine 2018 88

Green Car Reports

APRIL 24, 2020

Land Rover is launching a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, based around a downsized 3-cylinder engine, that promises greater fuel economy and more electric range than the British automaker's current models. However, Land Rover told Green Car Reports that there are no plans to bring these latest plug-in hybrids to the United States.

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Land Rover Downsizing Plug-in Plug 103

Green Car Reports

MARCH 25, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Lots about electric cars, from a list of all 16 on sale today to a look at how compliance cars are doing. Also, supercapacitors in sports cars, and a Mazda engine that could be as clean as an electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning Electric Cars 116

Green Car Reports

JULY 9, 2019

Hyundai embraces new engine tech in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. And our latest Twitter poll asks whether buyers would really pay twice as much—or more—for a self-driving car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model S and Model X won't get a rumored refresh. The new.

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Hyundai Engine Tesla 2020 79

Green Car Reports

APRIL 8, 2020

A teardown reveals the Model Y’s heat pump and some other engineering differences. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Charging infrastructure for commercial trucks could use some help in Europe. And we have some advice on making your battery last.

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Charging Batteries Battery Hyundai 152

Green Car Reports

APRIL 30, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Toyota demonstrates a new combustion engine that generates electricity directly, California and Maryland boost their electric-car incentive programs, and new Scion small cars are in the works. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Toyota Engine Maryland Electric Cars 106

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2021

And Lucid might build cars in Saudi Arabia. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The search engine giant Baidu is reportedly partnering up with Volvo parent Geely, to use the automaker’s dedicated.

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Saudi Arabia Hyundai Volvo Cars 112

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 5, 2019

Self-driving cars are green cars, not just because they are usually electric. One of the biggest reasons engineers began working on self-driving cars more than a dozen years ago was for their efficiency, reducing stop-and-go driving and eventually even stoplights. Now, a study by the.

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Volvo Cars Green Cars Green 147

Green Car Reports

JUNE 28, 2019

Tesla faces another drop in tax-credit eligibility for its cars on Monday. And BMW says gas engines won't go away any time soon. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The company is also reportedly working to develop its own batteries. Automakers are concerned they won't be able to sell enough EVs in Europe.

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Tax Credit Tax BMW Europe 67

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Today, European electric-car sales, another proposed ban on sales of cars with engines, a new battery-pack cooling approach, and a relocated future Ford electric model. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A bill to ban.

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Electric Cars Engine Cars Batteries 69

Green Car Reports

MAY 3, 2012

Yes, we're recommending a full-size sport utility with a huge V-8 engine as a "best used green car to buy." Because there are green choices in every automotive category, and this is by far the greenest full-size sport utility vehicle. OK, OK, calm down.

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Tahoe Green Cars Buy Green 107

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 16, 2015

spec 2016 Audi A3 e-Tron Sportback, enough so that it's the first of five nominees for our Green Car Reports 2016 Best Car To Buy award. liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine combined with a 76-kilowatt (102-hp) liquid-cooled electric motor. We were impressed by our first drive of the U.S.-spec

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2016 Green Cars Buy Audi 60

Green Car Reports

JULY 5, 2018

Tesla vehicle engineer Doug Field will not return to the automaker. Oil companies begin fighting for a share of electric-car charging dollars. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Field, formerly Tesla's chief engineer for vehicle. Electra Meccanica plans a new e-Roadster.

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Oil Engine Electric Cars Charging 60

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

We''ve got a wide variety of stories today, including a panel of experts discussing the future of battery technology, a new TDI turbodiesel engine from Volkswagen, and changes to the 2014 Tesla Model S electric-car lineup. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2014 Engine Batteries Battery 138

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Fuel mass flow comparison shows Pinnacle engine ahead at just about all points in the map. FEV performed engine mappings in a dynamometer test cell to evaluate the fuel economy of Pinnacle’s TP90 scooter engine compared to a benchmark engine (N15) from Pinnacle’s Asian OEM partner. Test engine specs. Stroke [mm].

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy Production 262

Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We round up the green cars and concepts of the 2014 New York Auto Show, reveal details on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, and talk about Toyota''s latest efficient gasoline engine. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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New York 2015 Toyota Auto 110

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Designers consider whether less "EVness" will make the 2017 Nissan Leaf more appealing, Tesla Motors sets up shop in Japan, and Chinese-Swedish carmaker Volvo unveils a prototype engine that makes 450 horsepower from just 2.0 All this and more on Green Car Reports. A new aftermarket body kit.'

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Japan 2017 Volvo Nissan 133

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Today, the sad story and lessons learned from the Better Place failure, subscription services and electric cars, some surprising survey results, and another all-electric semi truck concept. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler makes trucks. A lot of trucks.

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Cars Engine Mercedes Green Cars 87

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Production of the BMW i3 electric car may be increased, electric car rentals lag, and Toyota thinks larger, non-turbocharged engines can deliver better mpg. All this and more on Green Car Reports. It thinks "upsized".'

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BMW Toyota Electric Cars Engine 94

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 6, 2021

Mazda at last confirms a rotary-engine range extender for the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A report suggests GM is making plans to build EVs in Mexico. Nio is going long on driving range but not shying away from battery swapping. And Foxconn provides a lifeline to Byton.

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Mazda Acura Mexico Honda 102

Green Car Reports

JULY 15, 2023

Which company revealed plans for a lightweight electric sports car? And which one decided to mimic some of the cues of combustion engines for its top-performance EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 14, 2023.

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F-150 Hyundai Green Cars Charging 93

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2020

Sony created its own electric car. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Bollinger Motors has filed for a set of patents applying to the engineering and layout of its. Mercedes-Benz embraced science fiction while discussing a more eco-conscious battery future.

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Mercedes Electric Cars Cars Green Cars 82

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2016

Today, electric-car charging companies ask for independent oversight of $2 billion in Volkswagen diesel fines, the variable-compression Infiniti VC-T engine is scheduled for production in 2018, and new analysis argues that automakers may be making cars bigger because of gas-mileage rules. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Infinity Electric Cars Engine Cars 60

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Toyota and Lexus are recalling some of their hybrids—and other vehicles—for engine issues. And Bill Gates calls electric cars one of the “most hopeful” areas for climate progress. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. VW might (eventually) have an electric pickup.

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Lexus Toyota Hybrid Buy 109

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 2, 2017

Today, we put two criticisms of electric cars into context, look at plug-in vehicle sales for the U.S. last month, fill you in on self-driving cars in The Netherlands, and consider when peak demand for oil could arrive. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Oil Electric Cars Sale Mazda 79