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APRIL 9, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The Bentley Hybrid Concept plug-in emerges, we cover the updates to the 2015 Ford Focus, and we look at why Tesla Motors probably won''t like proposed rules changes to the California zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) credits. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

Herbert Diess, chairman, board of management, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming CES 2016. Diess will use the CES stage to launch an all-electric concept car while focusing his remarks on electric mobility driving the automotive market.

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MARCH 9, 2014

Opel is planning to introduce OnStar across its passenger car range in selected European markets beginning in 2015. With OnStar 4G LTE, the car becomes a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, giving easier access to apps and services that require a high-speed cellular or data connection, for up to seven mobile devices. More than 6.5

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MAY 22, 2023

BMW introduced the Concept Touring Coupe at the 2023 Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza in Italy. When the go-ahead was finally issued, leadership stated that the car would have to be done cheaply. Still, these wider, stiffer, hardcore alterations of the Z roadster were invariably reviewed as phenomenal driver’s cars.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Global sales of SUVs surged 22% in 2015, supporting an overall increase in global sales of light vehicles of 1.7% in 2014-2015, according to data released by global market research company Euromonitor International. SUVs overtook lower medium cars to become the largest automotive segment in 2015, accounting for 22.9%

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The FCV-R concept. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will stage the world premiere of the FCV-R, a practical sedan-type next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell concept vehicle, at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Toyota calls this concept model “ a highly practical fuel-cell vehicle ” that is planned for launch in about 2015.

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APRIL 16, 2020

Chinese ICE passenger car market. In China, it successfully launched the Renault City K-ZE in 2019, the first joint venture EV car competing in A segment with local automakers. Groupe Renault expects to reinforce its partnership with Nissan and Dongfeng within eGT to make K-ZE a worldwide car. JMEV was created in 2015.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Toyota says it''s still on course for launching its first production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle by 2015, and has updated its FCV-R fuel cell concept for the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show to publicize the fact.

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2015 Concept Toyota Fuel 93

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APRIL 3, 2024

Numbers alone aren’t what make a car thrilling or great. When Porsche revealed its original Mission E concept, in 2015, it was in many respects a first-draft effort of what it needed to do to one-up Tesla, and it dropped some positively jaw-dropping numbers. But they’re often what gets the conversation started.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2015 Ford Focus will be offered with a 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine option in the United States, The Hyundai Intrado hydrogen fuel-cell concept is scheduled to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, and Nissan gathers intelligence for the next Leaf from Tesla owners.

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2015 Hyundai Nissan Concept 107

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MARCH 11, 2014

Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. For a full-scale market launch in 2015, the cost of the fuel cell system will be 95% lower than that of the 2008 Toyota FCHV-adv, Tanaka said. (A Click to enlarge.

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2015 Toyota Fuel Market 274

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Call it electric Soul: Kia took the wraps off its first electric car to be sold in the U.S. this morning, officially launching the 2015 Kia Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show. It was shown alongside the Kia Niro Concept, a hybrid subcompact urban utility vehicle, first shown.'

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DECEMBER 28, 2019

For anyone who appreciates electric cars and their potential to transcend existing boundaries, the Porsche Taycan—originally called the Mission E concept—was a rock star from the start. In concept form in 2015, its propositions included 600 horsepower, 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.5

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JANUARY 16, 2015

As scheduled, this marks the start of the 2015 motorsport season for the Porsche Team. The new Porsche 919 Hybrid is a comprehensive evolution of the successful car that made its debut in 2014. 2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid. 2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Porsche 2015 Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 150

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

XING’s IMMERSIO CTP Solution is a flexible pack concept that can be customized to meet the specific needs of various applications. Founded in 2015 by Tesla and Panasonic veterans, XING Mobility is a provider of automotive-grade electric vehicle batteries for specialty applications.

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Production Lithium Ion Energy Storage Germany 221

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2015 Lincoln MKC compact crossover launches a new EcoBoost engine, the 2015 Subaru Legacy Concept is revealed prior to its Los Angeles Auto Show debut, and three workers were burned in an accident yesterday at the Tesla Motors plant. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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MAY 2, 2014

Car-sharing company Zipcar introduced “Zipcar ONE>WAY,” a new service that will enable members to take point-to-point trips within cities, and to and from select airport locations. The new service, currently being tested and slated to launch in select markets later this year, will exclusively feature the Honda Fit.

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MARCH 23, 2015

DeltaWing Technology Group is beginning development of a DeltaWing GT race car concept. Expected to appear in 2015, this new DeltaWing Racing Cars project is a major step toward a street-legal two-seat DeltaWing sports car, the company said. DeltaWing GT concept race car chassis. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Teaser sketch of Yaris Hybrid-R concept. Yaris Hybrid-R concept. The Yaris Hybrid-R is a concept car created as a showcase of possible ideas for the development of hybrid technology for maximum performance and increased driving pleasure, Toyota says. In August 2012, TMG unveiled the entry-level TMG Yaris R1A car.

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Hybrid Toyota Concept Motor 225

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Toyota will stage the world debut of the FT-Bh concept, an ultra-lightweight, full hybrid city car study, designed to achieve low emissions within an economically viable production framework, at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Concept Toyota Hybrid Auto Industry 199

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. The new design is expected to be track launched in 2015, with the first road tests planned for spring 2015.

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

At the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January, Schaeffler will show the second phase of its concept car that meets 2025 CAFE requirements, including its mild hybridization with a 48-volt system. Upcoming performances will be in Miami on March 4 and Long Beach in April 2015.

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Concept SUV Long Beach Hybrid 218

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MAY 18, 2016

Volvo Cars unveiled two new 40 series concept cars, marking the official launch of its global small car strategy. The first new 40 series car is expected to go into production in 2017. The new concept cars will be the first built around Volvo’s new Compact. Profiles of the two 40 series concepts.

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OCTOBER 29, 2015

Today, we have coverage of the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, including numerous fuel-cell, battery-electric, and hybrid concept and production cars.

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APRIL 14, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We round up the green cars and concepts of the 2014 New York Auto Show, reveal details on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, and talk about Toyota''s latest efficient gasoline engine. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

The car will be a small city electric car, based on an updated version of the company's 2015 LF-SA concept, according to a report in British car magazine Autocar. Quoting Lexus chief Koji Sato, the report says the car will be a "tall, boxy.

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APRIL 12, 2014

Next week''s New York Auto Show will see the debut of a car bound to appeal to fans of diesel wagons everywhere. What VW is calling the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen will be an additional model in the all-new 2015 Volkswagen Golf and GTI range, though the company.' Aha, you say, it''s the new Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen!

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New York 2015 Auto Concept 144

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JULY 19, 2017

Audi is providing public demonstration drives on board an Audi A7 piloted driving concept nicknamed “Jack”. Audi has already used the A7 piloted driving concept test vehicle on three continents since 2015. Selected brand customers and fans will get their first experience of piloted driving on the A9 north of Munich.

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Germany Concept Audi MPH 199

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Hyundai previewed near its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, a prototype of its Connectivity Concept which leverages smartphones and NFC (Near Field Communication). The company suggested the technology could be in its cars as soon as 2015.

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Connect Connected Hyundai Concept 218

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Hyundai is showcasing a collection of new technologies at the 2015 CES, highlighting a new augmented reality Head Up Display (HUD); new connectivity and 3D-gesture controls; and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). At CES, Hyundai is showcasing a production-ready augmented reality HUD concept. Advanced low fuel level warnings.

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Hyundai 2015 Connect Connected 150

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The Carbon Core body structure of the new BMW 7 Series has been awarded the EuroCarBody Award 2015 at the 17 th Global Car Body Benchmarking Conference. The EuroCarBody Award has been announced at the annual conference of experts every year since 2002 and is regarded as a leading award for innovations in car body construction.

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BMW 2015 Carbon 2002 150

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Toyota introduced a new C-HR Concept (its proportions place it between the B-SUV and C-SUV segments) at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show. The 2015 version follows on the first C-HR Concept, a 3-door concept introduced in 2014 at the Paris motor show. Hybrid System. Global Project Rooted in the European Market.

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Concept Toyota 2015 Hybrid 150

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JANUARY 28, 2015

Renault Energy F1-2015 Power Unit. Renault Sport F1 has unveiled its 2015 power unit for Formula 1 racing, which incorporates a number of changes compared to its 2014 predecessor ( earlier post ). The 2015 power unit project was started six months before the 2014 units took to the track, ie. Renault Energy F1-2015 Power Unit.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Nevada''s governor approves an incentives package for Tesla Motors'' battery Gigafactory, BMW weighs a decision to put the MINI Superleggera Vision two-seater concept into production, and Kia prices the 2015 Soul EV from $34,500. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signs bills that will provide $1.3 billion in.'

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2015 Kia Nevada Price 139

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Connected car technology. Another important role for connected car technology is in the area of vehicle diagnostics. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 12, 2016

Lexus brought the all-wheel drive hydrogen fuel cell LF-FC flagship concept, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2015 ( earlier post ), to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit for its North American premiere. The LC 500, derived from the LF-LC concept, is powered by a proven, high-revving 5.0-liter

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Lexus Detroit Concept Hydrogen 150

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JULY 13, 2015

Audi ran the latest generation of its Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept at the Sonoma Raceway in California, surpassing prior performance. The new generation of the car is named “Robby,” has a power output of 412 kW (560 hp) and is around 400 kg (881.8 The car turned in lap times that were better than those of sports car drivers.

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