Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

The UK government announced plans to invest £500 million (US$841 million) between 2015 and 2020 to boost the ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) industry and help drivers both afford and feel confident using electric cars. To encourage more people to use ULEV, car grants of £5,000 (US$8,413) off the upfront cost will be extended.

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2015 2020 Emissions Industrial 255

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Today we ask whether carmakers were right to launch the current wave of electric cars as small cars, confirm that negative stereotypes of the Toyota Prius hybrid and its drivers are still prevalent, and introduce another one of our 2015 Best Car To Buy nominees, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco.

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Prius 2015 Hyundai Toyota 106

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Today''s news is all about the money. We report on plug-in electric car sales for August, pricing for the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and a price cut on Brammo electric motorcycles. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Prices on some models are being cut by $5,000 to.'

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Camry Hybrid Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles 2015 105

Green Car Reports

JULY 22, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: A quick preview drive of the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf, Audi confirms a diesel engine for the A8 e-tron plug-in hybrid, and a new take on Honda and Toyota''s hydrogen fuel-cell plans. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Does Honda and Toyota''s.'

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2015 Audi Hydrogen Diesel 141

Green Car Reports

APRIL 10, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We''ve got photos of the Tesla Model S electric car''s new battery safety shield, we muse on General Motors'' electric-car plans, and we drive the 2015 Honda Fit hatchback. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2015 Honda Electric Cars General Motors 112

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 18, 2014

We''ve got a lot of electric-car news today--including stories on how electric cars have gotten cleaner in the past year and an on-demand regenerative braking feature for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt--plus a review of the 2015 Audi A3 TDI. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Cleaner Volt 2016 2015 123

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Today we take a quick drive of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco mid-size sedan, report on Toyota''s sale of Tesla Motors stock, and see when cross-country electric-car road trips will become feasible for the majority of drivers. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2015 Hyundai Toyota Electric Cars 115

Green Car Reports

JULY 25, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Automakers call for a delay in the implementation of quiet-car rules, how electric-car torque figures can be deceptive, and details on the 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid plug-in crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Cayenne Porsche 2015 Electric Cars 107

Green Car Reports

APRIL 24, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: New Fisker Karma plug-in hybrids may arrive by 2015, why workplace electric-car charging matters, and Oklahoma adds a fee for homes that connect green energy sources to the grid. All this and more on Green Car Reports. GM may be.'

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Fisker 2015 GM Oklahoma 110

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 20, 2014

We''ve got plenty of green-car news to start off your week. The 2015 Ford Focus Electric could get a price cut of $6,000, one analyst believes there''s a "reasonable risk" of another Tesla Model X delay, and the EPA plans to tighten gas-mileage test rules. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Gas-Electric 2015 EPA Ford 114

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2015 Kia Soul EV electric car and 2015 BMW X3 crossover are unveiled at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, and an attempt to drive a Tesla Model S from Texas to Panama. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2015 Chevrolet.'

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Panama 2015 Kia BMW 85

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Today, we''ve got the first details on the second-generation Voltec electric-drive system that will power the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, analysis of how Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz plan to compete with Tesla Motors, and the 2015 Audi A3 TDI is the first of our five nominees for Green Car Reports 2015 Best Car To Buy award.

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2015 Audi Volt 2016 111

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We test out Volvo''s more fuel-efficient Drive-E engines, China extends its electric-car subsidies, and how the 2015 Kia Soul EV came to the United States. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Will we reach "peak cars" within our.'

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2015 Kia Volvo China 91

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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Porsche 2015 Escape Charging 126

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 5, 2014

We''ve got a little bit of everything today, including a report on how much money the 2016 Toyota Mirai fuel-cell sedan may lose, a recall of the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost, and the German government''s consideration of electric-car incentives along the lines of what''s offered in other countries. Find out how.'

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2016 2015 Toyota Ford 115

Green Car Reports

JULY 3, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors gains ground in Pennsylvania, full pricing and options information for the 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid, and Audi plans a plug-in hybrid version of each major model. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Beijing plans 1,000 DC.'

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Plug-in 2015 Audi BMW 123

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 6, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Why Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda will probably sell fewer fuel-cell vehicles than you think, Tesla wins a Chinese trademark battle, and the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickups will start around $21,000. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Colorado 2015 GMC Fuel 112

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

We start the week with our 2015 Best Car To Buy, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf range. We''ve also got stories on street lights with integrated electric-car charging sockets developed by BMW, and criticism of Michigan''s anti-Tesla law from the CEO of dealer group AutoNation. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2015 Light Charging Michigan 110

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 20, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Rumors of a 2015 Ford Focus Energi plug-in hybrid emerge, Nissan celebrates 100,000 Leaf electric-car sales, and lease details for the 2014 BMW i3 are released. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Nissan celebrates 100,000 Leaf.'

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2015 2014 Nissan BMW 113

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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2015 Toyota Ford Gas-Electric 105

Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Why Tesla Motors must sell 6 million electric cars to make history, the 2015 MINI Cooper 5 door sees the light of day, and can battery supplies keep up with electric-car demand? All this and more on Green Car Reports? Canadian plug-in electric car.'

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2015 Supplies Batteries Battery 104

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Georgia advocates fight to keep the state''s electric-car tax benefit, a diesel advocate says the fuel will remain dominant in trucking for decades, and the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost adds grille shutters to cut wind drag. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Georgia 2015 Diesel Ford 89

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2015 Ford Expedition gets a downsized EcoBoost V-6, dealers training to sell the 2014 BMW i3 electric car is called into question, and fees will start April 1 on Washington state''s electric highway. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Dealers 2015 BMW Ford 83

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Rear-wheel drive Model S electric cars get a power boost--on paper at least--and we analyze how dealer efforts to ban Tesla''s direct-sales model could backfire. Meanwhile, the 2015 Kia Soul EV gets EPA ratings of 93 miles of range and 105 MPGe. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Kia 2015 Range Power 128

Green Car Reports

JUNE 2, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Detecting Tesla Model S electric-car changes, a video road test of the 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan, and new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) coal-plant rules that could spark a political battle. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Could future.'

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Coal 2015 EPA Green Cars 108

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Tesla confirms a Certified Previously-Owned (CPO) program for used electric cars, we put the 2015 Honda Fit''s fuel-economy ratings to the test, and the 2016 Cadillac CT6 large luxury sedan will offer a plug-in hybrid option. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We''ve got a wide variety of stories today.

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Cadillac 2016 2015 Honda 117

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 10, 2014

We''ve got some vacation-relevant stories today, including some advice for those planning electric-car road trips, and news that the Tesla Model X will be available with a tow hitch that will accommodate your bike rack too. We''ve also got a drive review of the 2015 Honda CR-V crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2015 Honda Electric Cars Gas-Electric 88

Green Car Reports

MARCH 6, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The Tesla-based Rinspeed XchangE and 2015 Nissan Juke debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, and we drive the 2014 Cadillac ELR electric-luxury coupe. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We''ve got live photos of the Tesla Model S-based Rinspeed XchangE autonomous car.

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Cadillac 2014 2015 Nissan 86

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Executives say the 2015 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid may go on sale next summer, the 2014 MINI Cooper starts at $20,745, and President Obama promoted natural-gas fueling stations in Tuesday''s State of the Union Address. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Think of.'

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2014 2015 Volvo Plug-in 106

Green Car Reports

MARCH 19, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Electric-car quick charging''s effect on battery life, Ford and Toyota hybrids score high in Consumer Reports'' used-car ratings, and Volkswagen''s new diesel engine for 2015 models. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The first details.'

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2015 Diesel Charging Green Cars 90

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Today, we preview the green production and concept cars of the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, Nissan continues testing wireless inductive charging for electric cars, and the EPA says it all add on-road emissions testing for new diesel cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Los Angeles 2015 EPA Auto 60

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 27, 2015

Today we''ve got news of small updates for the 2015 BMW i3 electric car, confirmation that the U.S. launch of the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid is still far off, and why low gas prices likely won''t hurt electric-car sales. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mitsubishi 2015 Gas-Electric BMW 60

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Envia''s high-energy battery cell is mired in dispute, the new 2015 Ford Mustang sports a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and we have our monthly Canadian plug-in electric car sales analysis. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2015 Ford Electric Cars Sale 71

Green Car Reports

MAY 5, 2015

Today, we have videos of a BMW i3 electric car being torn apart and analyzed, predictions on plug-in electric car sales for 2015, and the end of production for the current-generation Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. All this and more on Green Car Reports. These tear-down videos reveal it all.

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Prius 2015 Plug-in BMW 60

Green Car Reports

MARCH 4, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2015 Jeep Renegade debuts at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, why financial analysts misunderstand Tesla Motors'' competitors, and the approach of "Peak Car." All this and more on Green Car Reports. We''ve updated plug-in electric car sales report for February.

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Jeep 2015 Cars Green Cars 75

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car gets a price cut, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck gets a diesel-engine option, and buyers get a new compact van, the 2015 Ram ProMaster City. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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i-MiEV Colorado Mitsubishi 2015 80

Green Car Reports

JUNE 2, 2015

Today, we look at plug-in electric car sales for May, drive the 2015 BMW 740Ld xDrive diesel sedan, and consider the future of ultracapacitors in cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A limited version of the.

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2015 Plug-in BMW Diesel 60