Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 15, 2014

We''ve got lots of diesel news today, including a radically efficient two-stroke engine from Achates Power and possible Hyundai and Kia diesels for the U.S. We also share Volkswagen''s views on the future of plug-in hybrids and how they relate to battery-electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 17, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime has a higher sticker price. The courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease?

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Jeep Wrangler goes diesel now and plug-in soon. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Jeep Wrangler diesel now has EPA fuel economy. Tesla owners finally have fast-charging options outside of Tesla’s own Supercharger network. And the BMW iX3 is still eventually headed to the U.S.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. Ford Motor Company’s C-platform electric drive strategy has driven an increase in Ford’s overall electric drive market share (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric) from 7.3%

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Sometimes, the staff of Green Car Reports has to travel hundreds, even thousands, of miles to bring you first drive reports, auto show highlights and exclusive green-car coverage. That's where we took these exclusive photographs of a completely undisguised Range Rover Sport diesel plug-in.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Today's news is dominated by the global debut of the 2018 Nissan Leaf electric cars, and we've got full details, prototype drive impressions, and a nine-point cheat sheet. Also, news on California's dirtiest diesels and thoughts on the future of plug-in hybrids. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 5, 2016

Today, one electric-car advocate's idea for spending the $2 billion Volkswagen diesel fine, Tesla second-quarter delivery figures, and plug-in electric car sales figures for June 2016. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 13, 2018

Today, we visited the place where old, non-compliant VW diesels go to rest, we have some surprisingly good news on auto emissions, and the cost of plug-in delivery trucks is clearly coming down. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 10, 2014

The green car scene has never had more variety than it does today. You could, if you wanted to, walk into a dealership today and buy regular gasoline and diesel cars, natural gas vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and soon, hydrogen cars. So this is our run-down of the five green.'

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Today, we've got not only a first-drive report on the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, but some thoughts on an ad for the car, along with a new small EV with a twist, and some surprising news about diesels from VW. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2020

Which high-performance electric car will soon access optional features over the air? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 21, 2020. Where is the world’s largest V2G site?

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 9, 2012

It's autumn, which means that new 2013 cars are now showing up in dealerships all across the country. With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here's our selective list of the important new green models you'll be able to buy over the next year.

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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. Today, the OECD has 34 member countries.).

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Five years ago today, Green Car Reports began a daily publishing schedule. At first one a day, and then more, we wrote articles on fuel efficiency, hybrids, diesel vehicles, and the plug-in electric cars that were then still two years away from the market.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 6, 2014

The important global auto shows tend to go in waves, and this year''s Detroit Auto Show isn''t looking particularly notable for its green cars. Barring surprises, there will be no global debuts of new plug-in electric cars, hybrids, or even new diesel vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The 2014 Paris Motor Show this week kicked off the annual global parade of new production cars and concepts, and several notable green cars made their debuts. They include both concept and production models with hybrid, plug-in electric, and diesel powertrains. Demonstrating the breadth of green-car.'

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Diesels seem likely to gain U.S. market share in light trucks and SUVs, hybrids are at least holding their own, and of course sales of plug-in electric cars are rising steadily. Wait.are we missing a green-car technology?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) outlined the progress of development of its green technologies as well as its vehicle deployment plans through 2015. thermal efficiency for application in hybrids; a high-performance clean diesel engine and a high efficiency transmission. Diesel engines. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Today, we compare the 2017 Chevrolet Volt and 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrids, Mercedes-Benz contemplates the future of diesel cars in the U.S., and nuTonomy plans to test its autonomous Renault Zoe electric car on the streets of Boston. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Not all green cars are hybrids, diesels, or plug-ins. And with new fuel economy regulations now set through 2025, all cars are going to get more efficient--gasoline cars first and foremost. That breaks down.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

Engine compartment of the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid shows the transverse-mounted 3.0L Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Today, we have the top six trends in plug-in electric cars through 2020, Volkswagen's confirmation that it will release a report on its diesel cheating in April, and our monthly plug-in electric car sales report, which will be updated frequently over the next day or so. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 17, 2017

Today, we've got another preview from the important Shanghai auto show, some Eurodiesel news, a first drive of a plug-in hybrid Cadillac, and the audacious idea of an electric airplane All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 25, 2017

Today, we have two separate articles on solid-state batteries for electric cars, updates to lower diesel emissions, and a rare house editorial piece. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Breaking news this morning indicates that Toyota will launch an electric car with a solid-state battery, though not until 2022.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 3, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: A diesel version of the tiny Tata Nano, a pair of court cases for Fisker Automotive, and our tally of plug-in electric car sales for 2013. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Volkswagen e-Up is the latest electric car to offer a gasoline backup loaner.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The first of our five nominees for Green Car Reports'' 2015 Best Car To Buy award is the new 2015 Audi A3 TDI, the diesel version of Audi''s new compact luxury sedan. DON''T.'

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Hyundai decides to bin its plans for a diesel-powered version of the new Santa Fe. And we check out the best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for the end of 2018. All this and more on Green Car. Porsche ups the ante on fast charging speeds.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2016

Today, BMW unveils a zero-emission concept car for its 100th anniversary, Volkswagen lawyers say the company delayed announcing its diesel cheating in order to cut a deal with regulators, and a Maserati Levante plug-in hybrid SUV could borrow powertrain components from the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Today, we've got good news from Oklahoma and bad news by a former Oklahoman, VW attacking Tesla, the incipient plug-in model of the Kia Niro, and an update on used electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We updated an earlier article on fast-moving used electric cars to add a nuance we'd missed.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 10, 2015

Today, we have Tesla love from Russia, pricing information for the 2016 Land Rover diesel models, and a report that China is building electric cars and plug-in hybrids at rates exceeding those of the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

If you're reading Green Car Reports, you're likely carrying some of the latest tech to go along with your electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or diesel car, right? While you may already have the Green Car Report's iOS app, life is all about freedom of choice.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 25, 2016

Today, a report claims Volkswagen's diesel cheating was an "open secret" among engineers, Tesla offers a "limited time" lease deal on the Model S electric car, and Ford says its Energi plug-in hybrids cover half their mileage on electric power. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Today, BMW reveals two new plug-in hybrids, diesel fuel made from air proves energy inefficient, and this year's National Drive Electric Week will feature events in 165 cities. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2015 Honda.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

A longtime reader and plug-in car owner lays out an effective roadmap for going solar. Mercedes-Benz joins the ranks of automakers whose diesel engines are involved in a class-action lawsuit. And Green Car Reports has seen.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 7, 2017

Today, we have good news on electric-car buyers, a grim EPA budget, an apparently failed new battery, and production of the first plug-in hybrid minivan to hit the market. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A proposed EPA budget.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 13, 2018

Upgrading the dirtiest diesels in Germany could prove costly. Canadian university researchers show that all green-car drivers want is the same thing as everybody else. Buyers want to know when they can order their Tesla Model 3s with all-wheel drive; Elon Musk hints at the answer.

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