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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Green Car Congress

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.

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2012 Detroit Auto Show: Green Car Preview--Concept Cars

Green Car Reports

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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2012 New York Auto Show: Green Car Preview

Green Car Reports

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.

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Green-Car Death List: 2012 Models To Which We Bid Adieu

Green Car Reports

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.

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2012 Detroit Auto Show: Green Car Preview--Production Models

Green Car Reports

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.

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Best Used Green Cars To Buy: 2005-2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

Green Car Reports

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.

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Green Car Reports To Name '2012 Best Car To Buy' Next Week

Green Car Reports

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.