Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Unsurprisingly, the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show has been dominated by Japanese automakers showing off their latest green car technology and futuristic concepts on home turf.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 8, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Sketches of the Audi Q4 hybrid crossover concept appear ahead of the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, Newport Engineering creates a Tesla Model S convertible, and the first electric Saab 9-3 sedans roll off the assembly line. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 3, 2017

The 2017 Geneva Motor Show marks the next stop on the annual auto-show circuit. With press days beginning March 7, we aren't expecting an overwhelming number of green cars at the Swiss show this year. A smattering of production and concept cars with some green elements will debut there, though.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

automakers, General Motors pitches its diesels to green-car buyers, and Volvo Trucks adds a hybrid powertrain to its efficiency-focused concept semi-truck. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today, Tesla's market value approaches that of the Detroit Three U.S. Tesla has become a Big Three U.S.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative propulsion systems include hybrid and electric engines.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). The Audi e‑tron quattro concept sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h (62.1

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 21, 2015

China''s status as the largest new-car market in the world means the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show is now as important for car shoppers outside the country as it is for those within. While there are still plenty of bizarre homegrown creations, the Shanghai show floor is also full of concept and production cars from global automakers.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Today we''ve got news of talks between BMW and Tesla Motors, details on the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen hydrogen fuel-cell concept, and the latest rumblings from car-dealer groups over criticism of haggling. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 5, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The Hyundai Intrado fuel cell and Subaru Viziv-2 hybrid concepts debut alongside several other green cars at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, and Tesla Motors discusses its European expansion plans. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 11, 2013

With the next major motoring showcase just around the corner, Citroen has unveiled an exciting new concept car: in the form of a plug-in hybrid. The Citroen DS Wild Rubis (pictured) will officially debut as part of the Shanghai Motor Show in a few days and is said to be the forerunner for the Citroen [.].

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Motor Trend gushes over the Tesla Model S P85D, Land Rover contemplates an all-electric Range Rover model, and Mercedes-Benz unveils the hydrogen-electric hybrid G-Code crossover concept. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We''ve got one last update of our October plug-in electric car sales report.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 16, 2015

We''ve got lots of electric-car news today, including a Chevrolet Bolt concept video from the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, a possible connection between the 2016 Chevy Volt and General Motors'' future hybrid system, and Nissan''s claim that it is close to extending electric-car ranges. The Tesla Model S electric car.'

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The annual parade of new concept and production models begins next week at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and there are a few green models that will be worth a look. It's September, which means a new auto-show season is getting underway once again.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

We''re just one day away from the Frankfurt Motor Show opening its doors to the Press and three days away from it opening to the public. and yet another exciting new concept has been announced for the event. Citroen will use the event to showcase the Cactus C-segment concept car with a [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 28, 2013

These are exciting times for the green car world, as the Frankfurt Motor Show draws closer and a host of exciting concepts are lined up to make their debut at the event: and now you can add another to the list courtesy of Peugeot and Total. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars Peugeot'

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We preview the green production cars and concepts of the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid will arrive in dealers this year, and chemists create a gasoline substitute made from plant waste. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Kia Motors outlined its mid- to long-term plans for the development of a greatly increased range of environmentally friendly vehicles, with the goal of becoming a leader in the low-emissions car market by 2020. The new investment by Hyundai Motor Group, Kia’s parent company, totals 11.3 Optima PHEV and Niro hybrid.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Media days at the huge and influential Geneva show are March 6 and March 7, and this year it looks like the show will offer a lot of news for plug-in electric car fans. Several significant new production cars powered entirely by batteries are expected to make their debuts.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Today, we have Volkswagen's 2016 Paris Motor Show electric-car concept, Electric GT's Tesla Model S race car, and a recap of National Drive Electric Week. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Electric GT series reveals its Tesla Model S race car. A Nissan Note hybrid is revealed.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Today, we look at battery degradation of the course of the life of a Tesla Model S electric car, how Honda's fuel-cell vehicle could preview future battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models, and the first hint at Nissan's electric 2015 Tokyo Motor Show concept. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 24, 2016

Today, BMW debuts an energy-storage system that uses i3 electric car batteries, a Mercedes-Benz electric SUV concept is expected for the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is pulled form the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. for the 2017 model year.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 6, 2013

Subaru, part of Fuji Heavy Industries, has been a relatively quiet player in the green car sector – at least until now. At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Japanese carmaker put itself right in the mix as it unveiled the VIZIV hybrid crossover concept with some innovative technology.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Today, the Lexus LF-FC hydrogen fuel-cell concept debuts at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, a range-extended electric taxi debuts in London, and a startup plans to equip heavy-duty trucks with bolt-on hybrid systems. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Today, we have first impressions of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, Tesla third-quarter delivery figures, and the debut of the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV plug-in hybrid concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. What they do want is a plug-in hybrid,” Pandikuthira said.

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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 News

MARCH 3, 2010

Forget a one-two punch – it’s a hat-trick of hybrids for Porsche at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Having already introduced the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid with flywheel KERS (see article) and the Cayenne S Hybrid (see article), now the company has revealed a plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder concept car.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 21, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors plans to build cars in China, New York City proposes an electric-car replacement for horse-drawn carriages, and the Audi TT Offroad plug-in hybrid concept debuts at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show is right around the corner, and just like last year there's a heavy focus on green cars. The 2011 show debuted such exciting vehicles as the electric Volkswagen Bulli concept, a modern day VW Bus; the Rolls-Royce 102 EX; and the Range Rover range_e plug-in hybrid, and many more.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Toyota has released the first pictures of its new C-HR – a Nissan Juke type rival crossover, with a hybrid drivetrain. Just a concept at the moment, the carmaker will use next week’s Paris Motor Show to gauge public reaction to its new angular and eccentric-looking crossover. Hybrid cars Toyota Editor Pick'

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: We check out two green concept cars, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R and Smart FourJoy, that are set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show--plus, the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. military experiments with electric vehicles.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 5, 2014

Mitsubishi has presented no less than three hybrid SUV type vehicles known as the Concept XR-PHEV, Concept GC-PHEV and Concept AR at the Geneva Motor Show. While all linked by a common theme and showing off the brand’s new styling for its crossover and SUV models, the three all fulfil a different [.].

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Emphasising the consistency of the brands new ‘inspired by you’ look, the Citroen C5 Aircross range will add one more model when it debuts the C5 plug-in hybrid concept at the Paris Motor Show.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 4, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Nissan''s plug-in hybrid plans, a bill to permit Tesla Motors'' direct sales model in New Jersey, and the Ford Fusion Lightweight concept points toward more-efficient cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The SEMA show in Las Vegas is the latest major motoring event to play host to some exciting green concepts – with Kia leading the line. The Korean car manufacturer is using the event to showcase the Kia Forte Hybrid Concept which combines a 1.6litre four-cylinder engine fuelled by liquid petroleum gas and a lithium [.].

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

European automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have united to submit a series of R&D priorities to the European Commission to shape the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI), announced by the EU. The Green Car Initiative, a part of the European economic recovery plan, aims to allocate €5 billion (US$6.7

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 28, 2013

As we gear up for the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, Toyota has revealed more about its latest hybrid concept; the Yaris Hybrid-R. A sporty version of the Yaris Hybrid which is already in production, the new model uses hybrid technology designed for Toyota’s TS030 Hybrid Le Mans car.

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