2012 Detroit Auto Show: Green Car Preview--Concept Cars
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 7, 2012
While the bulk of our green car coverage from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show will concentrate on production models, concept cars can be just as exciting.
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Green Car Reports
JANUARY 7, 2012
While the bulk of our green car coverage from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show will concentrate on production models, concept cars can be just as exciting.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 27, 2012
The 2012 New York Auto Show is fast approaching and alongside the high-profile supercars and luxury vehicles, we'll again see a number of new green cars making their world or American debuts. This year, that includes the U.S.
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 fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.
Green Car Reports
MAY 22, 2012
Every year, some car models pass from our midst, often dying quietly and unnoticed. Here's our list of the green cars that are no longer with us. There were, of course, more cars than just this handful of the greenest models that died in 2012; here's a more complete list.
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. in calendar year 2012 to 14.7% Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% in 2012 to 23.3% Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
Tis the season for 'car of the year' awards, and we're right there with the rest of the media. Next Monday, we'll announce the winner of our second annual Green Car Reports "Best Car to Buy" Award winner for the 2012 model year. And we've.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 6, 2012
and overseas automakers will launch new models and show off gleaming concept cars. And green cars will be right at the forefront. With the auto industry continuing to recover slowly from its 2008 meltdown and Chinese sales rising, both U.S. The largest.
Green Car Reports
MAY 2, 2012
The Ford Escape Hybrid occupies a special place in green-car history. That makes it one of our five best used green cars. It was the first hybrid built in the U.S., the first one from a U.S. carmaker, and the first hybrid crossover utility.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 29, 2012
But before any cars are sold, which cars are the most researched by buyers? Department of Energy’s fueleconomy.gov website, we think the 2012. According to our own data, and some observations we’ve noted from the U.S.
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 1, 2012
The Paris Motor Show 2012 is currently open to the public until October 14, with a veritable feast of new cars on show, including some of the very latest green cars to get excited over. Here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk we’ve compiled our favourite five from the French Capital.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
The 2012 Paris Auto Show is nearly upon us, and as with many other recent auto shows, green cars are playing a big part. Between concepts and production vehicles, several manufacturers will be offering something fuel efficient--and many will be previewing vehicles that don't use fossil fuels at all.
Green Cars News
JANUARY 14, 2013
We thought we’d take a quick look back at what rocked your boat in 2012, as we discovered our top news stories of last year. Two appears from Renault (the company’s PRs will be pleased), plus electric car stories AND electric vans [.]. There was a surprising mix of new models and controversy and Arsenal signings.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
will build a joint-venture lithium-ion battery plant in France in 2012 to supply Renault. group, has already decided to upgrade the supply capacity of its plant in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture to give it a capacity to supply enough lithium ion batteries for 100,000 cars a year. and Portugal by 2012. Automotive Energy Supply Corp.,
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 12, 2011
It's not just the sleek styling, crisp details, nicely detailed cabin, and impressive handling that make the all-new 2012 Ford Focus such an attractive small-car option—and an 8 out of 10 here at Green Car Reports.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a stealth green car; packing a version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system, from the Prius, the Camry Hybrid looks much like a standard four-cylinder or V-6 Camry, yet its 43 mpg EPA city rating (LE) makes it one of the most fuel-efficient cars of any size.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 30, 2011
The 2012 Ford Explorer isn't the typical green car. The standard-issue drivetrain in the 2012 Ford.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 23, 2015
Today, see how the Chevrolet Volt compares to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the synthetic diesel fuel Audi was able to make using renewable energy, and why it;s important to distinguish between hybrids and electric cars when analyzing sales. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today in Car News'
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
While Toyota is still struggling to get itself entirely back to normal after the devastating March 11 earthquake and resulting tsunami, the company has a number of new green cars coming along this autumn.
Green Car Reports
JULY 20, 2011
Toyota may have started the hybrid revolution with its original Prius, the first mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid car and the vehicle which quickly became the eco badge of honor for celebrities and city dwellers alike. Toyota is now playing green car catchup, with its 2012 Toyota.
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.
Green Car Congress
MAY 3, 2010
The Nikkei reports that Sanyo Electric plans to launch mass production of lithium ion batteries for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles by fiscal 2012 as part of a ÂĄ200-billion investment (US$2.126 billion) over the next three years in rechargeable batteries and solar cells.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
With the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show just around the corner, the world's carmakers are gearing up to show off the latest and greatest green vehicles. will have some significant launches and unveilings, whether you're interested in regular efficient gasoline vehicles, or battery electric cars.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 7, 2010
Worldwide Prius sales have been buoyed since 2009 by the introduction in Japan of a government subsidy for green cars that propelled Prius to be the top-selling car in Japan for 17 months in a row. Currently, the Prius is sold in more than 70 countries and regions. on the year to 27,249 units for the month.
Green Car Congress
MAY 7, 2009
Frost & Sullivan, a global consultancy and market analysis firm, believes that there will three phases for the development of green cars in China: LPG/CNG and hybrids in the short term; electric vehicles in the middle stage; and fuel cell vehicles in the long run. Hybrids Prevail in the Short Term. The key Question: When?
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 25, 2011
The finalists for the Green Car of the Year award have been announced, as Green Car Journal, which hands out the honours, prepares to reveal the winner at the opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The US publication reveals that the five finalist for the 2012 honours are the 2012 Ford Focus [.].
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 31, 2010
With the start of the new year, we're back to our end-of-month rundowns on the top five most popular green car posts of the last 30 days. For January, the top two came from our comprehensive coverage of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 14, 2010
This year, there's no question about the best green car there: It was the 2011 Ford Focus compact sedan and hatchback, hands down. We're back home from the mind-numbing madness of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, unpacking, sorting press kits (well, these days they're just USB drives), and trying to work out what we thought of it all.
Green Car Reports
MAY 11, 2012
Although a very small niche group might see minicars like the Scion iQ and Smart Fortwo as a fashion statement, or as a way to reap special parking or commuting benefits, for most Americans—and even a lot of green-car shoppers—it's quite frankly a little hard to see the point in getting a 2012 Scion iQ.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 10, 2010
Which should have a lot of interesting green cars, if early reports are any guide. Never mind the debut of what's now called the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic (nee Aveo). One of the most eagerly anticipated cars is Volkswagen's all-new entry into the.
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. But as we experienced first-hand, the Model X has the most attention-getting device of any Tesla ever sold.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 10, 2019
This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car has been recalled—every one sold in the U.S., from the 2012. A brake issue has led to the recall of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. And Tesla is working on some far-out windshield-wiper tech.
Green Cars News
JANUARY 19, 2012
Firm green car favourite, the Toyota Prius is to benefit from a refresh for 2012 with a new look and improvements to equipment levels. Still rated as emitting just 89g/km CO2, the front of the Prius has been given a new look, in line with the car maker’s new design direction while the interior gains [.].
Green Car Reports
JUNE 25, 2012
While Green Car Reports wasn't there, we've watched the deluge of coverage and read the handful of drive reviews published so far. On Friday, Tesla Motors delivered its first production Model S electric sedans to retail customers, an event the company webcast live.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
China is determined to be at the forefront of the green car revolution and the former Olympic city of Beijing appears to be leading the way. The city wants 30,000 “new energy” vehicles on its roads by the end of 2012 – with 23,000 expected to be pure electric vehicles and 7,000 plug-in hybrid electric [.].
Green Cars News
MARCH 13, 2012
Tuesday 13 March 2012. The Green Piece Column. Once again the finalists for the World Green Car of the Year have been revealed at the Geneva Motor Show ahead of the announcement of the final winner at the New York International Auto Show (NAIAS) on Thursday, April 21, 2012. Part of the World Car of [.].
Green Car Reports
APRIL 10, 2019
Karma gets hit with an airbag recall for original 2012 Fisker Karmas. All this and more on Green Car. Ford revealed new software and testing to determine optimal locations for public chargers. And our in our latest Twitter poll results, our readers change their minds about electric racing.
Green Car Reports
JULY 21, 2012
By the sales numbers—even if you consider the 20,000 Model S sedans (which Green Car Reports drove this week, with a first drive review and video post) the company hopes to sell annually—Tesla Motors [NYSE: TSLA] is a small niche automaker.
Green Cars News
JANUARY 28, 2010
The Nissan Leaf has been named as the Green Car Journal’s 2010 Green Car Vision award winner at the Washington Auto Show this week. Nissan’s innovative electric hatchback offering is scheduled to go on sale in Europe by 2012. Tags: Nissan Green Car Journal GreenCar leaf Washington Auto Show.
Green Car Reports
MAY 25, 2012
Unsurprisingly, many early-adopting Volt buyers were green car fans looking to make the switch to a plug-in. It’s a question that we’ve tried to answer in the past, examining initial sales data from General Motors to try and create the automotive equivalent of an indentikit Volt buyer.
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 20, 2010
From 2012 onwards, the North American version of the Ford Focus will feature a 2.0litre DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing and E85 flex-fuel capabilities. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news 2012 Ford Focus flex-fuel flex-fuel Ford Focus Ford Focus new Ford Focus. The inclusion of [.].
Green Car Reports
JUNE 23, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: What owners want from the next-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt, a ride in an ell-electric BYD K9 electric bus, and auto dealers try charm in their battle against Tesla Motors'' direct-sales model. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 4, 2012
Tuesday 4 December, 2012. The Green Piece Column. The Los Angeles Auto Show opened last week and now runs to middle of next week ( December 9, 2012). The final delight of the US motoring calendar, the show is an important opportunity for the carmakers to showcase near imminent launches for the New Year and, [.].
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 28, 2009
Not to be outdone in the green car race, Audi has revealed plans to invest €7.3billion in fixed assets for 2009 through 2012 with approximately €5.9billion to be devoted to new product development. The bulk of this cash will go towards optimising conventional drivelines and developing electric and hybrid models.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 24, 2014
There are many green cars on the road, but how eco-friendly are the dealerships that sell them? car dealer to have become "Electric-Grid Neutral," meaning it uses no net electricity from its local utility. To unplug itself from the grid, Rossi Honda installed solar panels in 2012.'
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