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2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Specs, Passion Of The Tesla, V2G Perks: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today we''ve got specs on the 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV, a paean from a very dedicated Tesla Model S owner, and a new study supporting the concept of using electric cars to stabilize utility grids. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Average fuel economy.'

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Tesla CPO Program, 2015 Honda Fit Gas Mileage, 2016 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

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.

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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for April 2016

Green Car Reports

It's once again time to look at the best deals on green cars for the month. Either way, there are plenty of notable deals on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, diesel cars, and fuel-efficient gasoline cars for April.

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Fuel economy standards established

Green Cars News

The US Department of Transportation, along with the US Environmental Protection Agency, have announced increasingly stringent fuel economy standards as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy programme and the Clean Air Act for 2012-2016.

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2016 Volvo XC90: Gas Mileage Review Of Luxury Seven-Seat SUV

Green Car Reports

For green-car fans, the all-new Volvo XC90 seven-seat luxury crossover is most notable for its upcoming plug-in hybrid model. But that version will be just a small part of its sales, of which a majority in North America will have the company's supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E engine.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. 10 ] Electric Cars: A Tipping Point for Oil?

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Details of Ford’s green car strategy

Green Cars News

The Federal Government now requires a fleet average of 35.5mpg by the 2016 model year - this is an increase from today’s average of 25.3mpg. So how does Ford plan to make itself green? It is expected that an electric or hybrid model will also be offered on its next generation mid-sized vehicle platform.