Green Car Reports

MAY 5, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We drive the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive, the first 2014 BMW i3 electric car has been delivered, and why European gas-mileage ratings are so high (and inaccurate). All this and more on Green Car Reports. The first 2014 BMW i3 was delivered to a buyer in Boston on Friday, kicking off U.S.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 15, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: An executive''s statement sparks conflict between Hyundai and Tesla, the EPA wants carmakers to verify gas mileage with road testing, and BMW and Samsung plan to share battery tech with other companies. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2018

road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating? Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. And students vote for and fund the first battery-powered all electric bus fleet at the University of California Irvine. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 18, 2016

Today, we have electric-car predictions from the 2016 New York Auto Show, a company confident it can build Elon Musk's "Hyperloop," and slightly improved gas mileage for the 2017 Subaru Forester. Catch up on last week's major news with our Week in Reverse feature and video. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Ford cuts gas mileage and efficiency ratings on six models, Tesla Motors will share its electric-car patents, and we drive the Nissan e-NV200 electric small commercial van. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Elon Musk takes Tesla''s patents open source, giving rivals access to them in "good faith."

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Today, we look at cars that offer the highest gas mileage for the lowest price, Honda says two-thirds of its cars will be electrified or zero-emission by 2030, and ordinary Germans say what they think of the Volkswagen diesel scandal. Want the highest gas mileage for the least money? We rate the top 10 cars.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 11, 2012

Never mind range anxiety - that's old news these days. Much more concerning is gas mileage anxiety, we think. What is gas mileage anxiety? Back in the day, you'd buy a car, fill it with gas now and then, and be. Let us explain.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 31, 2013

You probably want great gas mileage, without switching to diesel fuel, or taking the next step into plug-in vehicles. The good news is, plug-ins aside, virtually all the most fuel-efficient cars on sale right now are hybrids. Are you in the market for a hybrid car?

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

And we expect the focus on real-world gas mileage to increase, following news that Hyundai and Kia will revise gas-mileage figures downward on 13 different models from the 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years--and reimburse buyers for the extra money they spent on gas. The two companies blame.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

details like first estimates for gas mileage and electric range. Battery development could accelerate with AI. Nio is betting on a subscription model for a big battery with more range. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid get U.S.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Today we''ve got stories on a battle between Tesla Motors and trade journal Ward''s Auto over the electric-car maker''s sales numbers, a test of Nissan''s Leaf-To-Home power station in Japan, and a gas mileage comparison of the Ford Fusion and Hyundai Sonata. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A research.'

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks have a new look. The F-150 Hybrid leads in gas-truck gas mileage. Hundreds of “boost” chargers could provide fast-charging in hard-to-site places. And Lordstown Motors thrashes its skateboard platform and in-wheel motors. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2015

Today, we have EPA gas-mileage ratings for the 2016 Mazda CX-3 crossover, a dynamometer-breaking Tesla Model S P85D electric car, and new deals on the Toyota Prius hybrid in California. Catch up on last week's news with our Week in Reverse feature and video. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 19, 2015

Today, new legislation allows Tesla to sell electric cars directly to customers in New Jersey, high SUV sales may affect 2025 gas-mileage rules, and a new report claims green "alternative-power" vehicles dropped out of the top 10 new-vehicle categories in 2014. Today in Car News'

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

An EPA investigation found each manufacturer had overstated its gas mileage window stickers on 13 models--some by as much as 6 mpg. Hyundai has now agreed to settle lawsuits that followed the revelations, reports Automotive News. Last November, Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia found themselves in hot, and rather deep water.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

We learned that the 2015 Honda Fit will have an EPA combined gas-mileage rating of 36 mpg.' Today on Green Car Reports: The Toyota Prius C hybrid could get a convertible model in Japan, the Ford Edge could get a hybrid model with its next redesign, and we preview the green cars of the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The Toyota RAV4 Prime gets put to the gas-mileage test with its charge mode. Ford ups its investment in electric and electrified models—including for Lincoln. And we take a look at the official and unofficial EV ads of the Super Bowl. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 30, 2015

Today, we look at vehicles with three rows of seats and good gas mileage, definitions for the different subcategories of electric car, and the implications of more widespread use of premium fuel. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla responds to last week''s Model S fire--and gets a ringing endorsement from the car''s owner--the 2013 Ford-Max Hybrid and Energi are recalled to add audible door chimes, and we offer five things you should know about gas mileage that will save you money. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 31, 2017

Today, it's mostly about the Tesla Model 3, but we also have a future electric SUV closely related to the Bolt EV, some startling and dire news for fuel-economy rules, and a change of heart from Fiat Chrysler. The big news over the weekend and again today was the Tesla Model 3, officially launched into.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Every month, the University of Michigan sends out its weighted average of the gas mileage of all new cars sold the previous month. And for January, the news is good. The new vehicles sold in the U.S. during January scored a sales-weighted average fuel efficiency of 24.5 That's up 0.4

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 26, 2020

The Ford F-150 Hybrid is out, and it doesn’t appear to go for the gold in gas mileage. Mercedes-Benz has a new partner to help make its cars perpetually upgradable machines. And California is mandating that commercial trucks go electric. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As we await gas mileage numbers for the 2021. Prices drop on the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV before its arrival. And the Ford F-150 does good in torque, but we’re not sure yet about mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Well, here's a bit of good news. The sales-weighted average gas mileage for all vehicles sold in the U.S. was the highest it's ever been, reaching 22.9 miles per gallon. That's almost 1 mpg higher than the 22.0 mpg figure for January 2011, according to an analysis by TrueCar.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2020

And the range, gas mileage, and performance for the latest BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid sport sedan could add up to narrow appeal for spec-smart shoppers. Porsche says Tesla isn’t a rival. Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its family of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

No, Ford's image problem is one of gas mileage. According to Automotive News, Ford says only 32 percent of U.S. Not to the average punter of course - cars like the Fiesta and Focus are at the top of the class and the Mustang undoubtedly casts a halo over the brand. drivers believe their cars are fuel efficient - meaning.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

BMW introduced a new incentive for its EV buyers: $1,000 off if you switch from a Tesla or other EVs. The new conquest program doesn’t apply to gas car as the German automaker goes for low picking fruits. Incentives to convert owners of vehicles from a specific car brand to switch over are nothing new.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 28, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: How the Chevrolet Volt really works, Tesla seeks workers for a second California facility, and why we can''t buy cars that get 60, 70, or 80 mpg. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf went on sale within days back in 2010, and updated models are expected in 2016.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

We''ve got news on a wide array of cars today. EPA fuel-economy ratings for the 2015 Ford Mustang are in, while a pre-production Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan is spotted testing in Southern California. Also, find out one way dealers can win the approval of electric-car owners. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 4, 2014

It''s mostly crossovers and electric cars today: We drove the new Subaru Outback, look at when electric cars will be fully competitive with old-fashioned gasoline ones, and of course there''s a Tesla story to complete the day. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Today, California considers restricting use of the term "auto-pilot," the 2017 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck gets a slight bump in fuel economy with its new 10-speed automatic transmission, and Henrik Fisker says his proposed electric car will use graphene batteries. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A Tesla owner weighs in on.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

We finish off the week with a look at where Tesla Motors can legally sell cars directly to customers, examine how dropping gas prices could impact impending Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules, and the Lit Motors C-1 electric motorcycle goes for a test run in a new video. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 3, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The U.S. Department of Energy reboots its advanced automotive-technology loan program, the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder takes to the track, and Volkswagen''s plans for wireless electric-car charging. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2016

Today, Tesla continues lobbying to sell its electric cars in Michigan, General Motors stops sales of SUVs due to a fuel-economy reporting error, and the Toyota Mirai aims to recapture a green image from Tesla. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We've got Tesla deadlines, Volkswagen's V-6 TDI fix, and Chevy Bolt EV predictions in our Week in.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2011

Much debate will occur--and that's putting it politely--over the next round of gas-mileage standards, which the EPA hopes to finalize next year for 2017-2025 vehicles. Earlier this week, news reports from Washington indicated that the Obama Administration and EPA are pushing for 56.2 That number.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 26, 2020

Honda has the sedan with the highest city gas mileage. The Nissan Leaf is about to become more useful—as a home energy device. And Toyota is partnering to make more hydrogen fuel-cell semis. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 25, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan is shown in its final form, the new cars that offer the cheapest mpg, and why electric race cars may benefit more than the environment. Will electric powertrains make racing easier and cheaper for new competitors? All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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