Up to 500 hybrid commercial vehicles will be available to purchase under a Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP) this year. Ashwoods Automotive, which produces Transit-based hybrids including Panel vans, Chassis Cabs, Dropsides and Tippers, is warning customers to order quickly as demand is likely to outstrip supply. The Exeter-based firm offers the hybrid vehicles [.]. Hybrid cars Ashwoods automotive hybrid LCVPP price MORE
If you’re lucky enough to live in or visit the Santa Monica area of California then you could soon be driving around in style in the electric car that everyone is talking about. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is now offering its customers the Nissan LEAF for daily and weekly rental and has installed an electric car charging [.]. Electric cars Green cars Latest news Nissan Enterprise Rent-A-Car Nissan LEAF Santa Monica MORE
Right now, the Model S all-electric luxury sedan is only available at San Francisco and Los Angeles airports Always wanted to drive a Tesla Model S? Well, now you can now rent one. The wonder car from Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] will be offered for rental from Hertz in (very) select U.S. markets, as part of the company''s "Dream Cars" program. MORE
Now, it turns out, there''s an aerodynamic add-on fix available to cure the worst of the thrumming vibrations in the Chevrolet Volt, the best-selling It''s become a common part of road testing: Get the car up to speed, then roll down a window to see how bad the drumming and buffeting gets. MORE
IC Bus announced that over-the-air (OTA) programming of engine control modules (ECM) will be made available for IC Bus models powered by Navistar proprietary engines and, going forward, by Cummins engines. By the end of 2016, OTA will be available for aftermarket purchase through IC Bus dealers for all IC Bus models, 2007 and newer, that are powered by Navistar proprietary engines. For new IC Bus school buses powered by Cummins engines, OTA will be available in January 2017. MORE
Order books are now open for the updated, more potent Volkwagen Tiguan, which offers access to a piece of kit that has even more power than the curren. Volkswagen Tiguan MORE
A diesel? In a Bentley? It’s not the kind of thing you’d expect from the Crewe-based company, judging by its sporting heritage. However, fitting one i. Bentley Continental GT Bentayga MORE
Four months ago, we inquired about the fate of the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid. That version of the popular seven-seat family SUV, with a 2.5-liter four and a mild-hybrid system replacing the usual 3.5-liter V-6, had launched as a 2014 model. We weren't impressed with the car, either in prototype form or on the road, and we noticed it didn't reappear. mild hybrid Third-Row Seats Seven-seater SUV Pathfinder Hybrid MORE
With battery-electric cars now on the market for five years, and perhaps 200,000 on U.S. roads, we now know more about how the cars and their drivers behave in the real world than we did when they first arrived. One learning is that an undercurrent among some electric-car buyers that suggests they fully expect carmakers to offer future battery. Green Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Future Cars Tesla Roadster 3.0 Upgrades battery pack lg-chem plug-in cars MORE
Some manufacturers only offer their plug-in hybrid models in certain markets, even as hybrid models are now generally offered nationwide. Like electric cars, plug-in hybrid sales are sometimes limited to markets deemed suitably friendly to these types of vehicles by their makers. But Hyundai has a more ambitious strategy. DON'T MISS: 2017 Hyundai. Plug-In Hybrids plug-in cars MORE
Volvo is making its new Drive-E powertrains available on all cars in the range as part of the 2015 model line-up. The flagship engine in the Drive-E range is the D4, which has already taken accolades for finding that holy grail of performance and efficiency. MORE
While you might think that any zero-emission vehicle would be viewed as a good thing, hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles continue to generate opposition among some electric-car fans. Perhaps viewing them as competition for long-range battery electric vehicles of the sort now planned by virtually every carmaker, they produce huge volumes of comments every. hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Polls MORE
European car leasing firm, Athlon Car Lease has signed an agreement with Tesla Motors to make the firm’s electric models available to businesses across Europe. The new leasing programme will make the Silicon Valley’s all-electric sports car models, the Roadster and Roadster Sport available on contract in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium [.]. MORE
Through VEH102, public fleets can review available products, get quotes, and place orders directly for the XL Hybrids products either through their own purchasing systems, by contacting the OSD program manager, or for Massachusetts-based eligible entities through the online COMMBUYS purchasing system. MORE
Siemens is developing a service for predicting the availability of carsharing vehicles at a given location at specific times. Users can then check the current availability of vehicles in their area with an app and book a car right when they’re ready to take it. Planning is more difficult, however, because the cars cannot be booked well in advance and users cannot be sure whether a vehicle will be available at an acceptable distance from the desired location in the future. MORE
Out of 10 vehicles available, 4 Peugeot Partner and 4 Citroën Berlingo are made available to users. From 2019, 4 new electric vehicles will be available. The city of Paris recently launched the electric commercial vehicle car sharing service for professionals, “ VULe Partagés ”. MORE
The new Prius will be available with either a new lithium-ion or a new nickel-metal hydride hybrid battery. Available Advanced Technologies. MORE
Audi has revealed the pricing and specification for its forthcoming A3 Sportback e-tron – the brand’s first plug-in hybrid car. MORE
Products available in 750V versions include: HSM1-10.18.13-HV. The new 720V version is also available as an air-cooled and water-cooled version. The world’s first 22kW on-board fast charger is now available in a 750V version. BRUSA 750V electric drive components. MORE
Available in two variants, it is priced as low as RMB 35,800 (US$5,290) after national and local subsidies. Ten variants, including a hybrid electric, are available priced between RMB 175,800 and RMB 269,800 (US$26,000 and US$39,900). MORE
The Seat Ateca has been making waves since its official launch, offering quality and refinement that not only goes toe to toe with the Volkswagen Tigu. Fleet news SEAT Fleet ATECA MORE
The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid has been on sale in Japan and Europe for quite some time now, but its U.S. launch has been delayed repeatedly. The model has actually undergone a thorough mid-cycle refresh during the time it has taken Mitsubishi to schedule the plug-in hybrid for U.S. distribution. Now a report confirms that the Outlander. Green Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Plug-In Hybrids plug-in cars MORE
The companies’ partnership will launch nationwide delivery with the new 2014 model year Chevy Express and GMC Savana vans starting August 1, 2013, and is also available for installation on bailment pool vehicles or as a retrofit for 2010 to 2013 GM cargo vans. XL Hybrids, Inc., MORE
Almost six months after its reveal at last year’s Paris Motor Show, the all-new Land Rover Discovery 5 is now available and can be seen and tested at MORE
Energy infrastructure is key to any serious effort to make zero-emission vehicles practical for mass-market car buyers. The world has spent more than a century building an efficient, global distribution and delivery system for gasoline and diesel fuel, and any new energy source requires the same. Whether natural gas, hydrogen, or electricity. plug-in cars ChaDeMo quick-charge standard Fast Charging DC Rapid Charging Tesla Supercharger Combined Charging Standard (CCS) Polls MORE
Audi’s new Q2, the company’s first crossover, is now available to order with three specification levels available from launch – SE, Sport and S line. MORE
Infiniti has released pricing for its new BMW-rivalling coupe – the Q60 – which will be available from October. With a list price of £33,990, the seco. Infiniti Q60 MORE
The updated Volkswagen Golf and Golf GTI are now available to lease, with the refreshed variants featuring more advanced infotainment options, as well MORE
The battery-electric Fiat 500e is now available as a 2015 model year at Fiat studios in California and Oregon for $199 a month for 36 months with $999 due at signing. MORE
If you want a red Tesla Model S and didn''t get in there with the Signature models, you''re in luck. The photo above was revealed in a Tweet by Elon Musk on Tuesday, showing new red Model S cars heading down the line, prior to completion. New Tesla red going down assembly line for the first time. We spent a lot of time on this color!" tweeted Musk MORE
Ford Motor Company will begin making its London-based GoDrive car-sharing service available to the public. Earlier post.) The service offers flexible, practical and affordable access to a fleet of cars for one-way journeys with easy parking throughout the city. MORE
The research engine platform is available for contract use or for purchase. The single-cylinder engine platforms are available for contract research projects at SwRI or for use in a client’s laboratory in standard or customized configurations. MORE
Nissan introduced the 2016 all-electric LEAF with an available 30 kWh battery that provides an EPA-estimated range of 107 miles (172 km)—a 27% increase over the previous 24 kWH battery. MORE
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan will be unveiled just over three weeks from today--although we've already seen it, more or less. A version of the next-generation Cruze was unveiled in China more than a year ago, but the version that will be sold in the U.S. won't appear until June 24. Confirmation of the 2016 Cruze's debut date came from. General Motors CarPlay Android Auto MORE
Today, General Motors says the 2016 Chevrolet Volt will only available in a handful of states, we drive the 2016 Volvo XC90 luxury SUV, and New York City finally standardizes the Nissan NV200 "Taxi of Tomorrow." All this and more on Green Car Reports. An author turns her electric-car experience into a children's book about a mouse and a Tesla. Today in Car News MORE
When can you buy a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car from your local Chevy dealer? And what carmaker pleaded guilty to four felony charges and will pay more than $4 billion in fines for its criminal actions? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Inauguration Day, Friday. The Week In Reverse MORE
Backed by a Cummins Factory Warranty and supported by Cummins Service Network, the ISL G NZ offers low emission performance and efficiency with engine ratings from 250-320 horsepower, and 660-1,000 lb-ft torque available. The ISL G NZ engine is available as a first fit engine with transit, shuttle and school bus, refuse and truck original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), or as an engine replacement (repower) for existing ISL G vehicles. Cummins Westport Inc. MORE
The Mercedes-Benz energy storage systems for private use are now available for reservation; interested parties can place a reservation at www.schlauerspeichern.de MORE
If you''re going to put an electric-car charging station in your house, why not decorate it to suit your tastes? General Electric WattStation owners will soon be able to do that, thanks to a collaboration between GE and Gelaskins. Gelaskins--best known for its iPhone, iPad, and laptop cases--will make customizable skins for the WattStation home MORE
The small number of drivers with hydrogen fuel-cell cars in California are now able to purchase their fuel. The Cal State L.A. Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility is now the first fueling station to sell hydrogen, rather than giving it away for free. SEE ALSO: Why Is Hydrogen Free To Fuel-Cell Car Drivers? Pumps Are The Problem It recently MORE
The Escape Hybrid provides comfortable seating for up to five, a versatile cargo area, and a variety of standard and optional features, including an available intelligent four-wheel-drive system for enhanced traction. The Ford Escape is Ford’s best selling SUV ever. MORE
The new 8NR-FTS 1.2-liter direct-injection turbo engine is now available as an option for the partially redesigned Auris, which went on sale in Japan today. Toyota’s new turbo engines deliver fuel economy on a par with some of the most efficient non-hybrids available today. MORE
Now there's a zero-emission version, and it's available today. It doesn't get much attention as a green vehicle, but the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck line is the best-selling vehicle line at General Motors. That means that you can acquire one even before this spring's launch of the all-new models with more efficient V-6 and V-8 gasoline MORE
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Backed by a Cummins Factory Warranty and supported by Cummins Service Network, the ISL G NZ offers low emission performance and efficiency with engine ratings from 250-320 horsepower, and 660-1,000 lb-ft torque available. The ISL G NZ engine is available as a first fit engine with transit, shuttle and school bus, refuse and truck original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), or as an engine replacement (repower) for existing ISL G vehicles. Cummins Westport Inc.
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Siemens is developing a service for predicting the availability of carsharing vehicles at a given location at specific times. Users can then check the current availability of vehicles in their area with an app and book a car right when they’re ready to take it. Planning is more difficult, however, because the cars cannot be booked well in advance and users cannot be sure whether a vehicle will be available at an acceptable distance from the desired location in the future.
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European car leasing firm, Athlon Car Lease has signed an agreement with Tesla Motors to make the firm’s electric models available to businesses across Europe. The new leasing programme will make the Silicon Valley’s all-electric sports car models, the Roadster and Roadster Sport available on contract in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium [.].
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If you want a red Tesla Model S and didn''t get in there with the Signature models, you''re in luck. The photo above was revealed in a Tweet by Elon Musk on Tuesday, showing new red Model S cars heading down the line, prior to completion. New Tesla red going down assembly line for the first time. We spent a lot of time on this color!" tweeted Musk
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The companies’ partnership will launch nationwide delivery with the new 2014 model year Chevy Express and GMC Savana vans starting August 1, 2013, and is also available for installation on bailment pool vehicles or as a retrofit for 2010 to 2013 GM cargo vans. XL Hybrids, Inc.,
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Green Car Congress
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Nissan introduced the 2016 all-electric LEAF with an available 30 kWh battery that provides an EPA-estimated range of 107 miles (172 km)—a 27% increase over the previous 24 kWH battery.
Green Car Congress
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Products available in 750V versions include: HSM1-10.18.13-HV. The new 720V version is also available as an air-cooled and water-cooled version. The world’s first 22kW on-board fast charger is now available in a 750V version. BRUSA 750V electric drive components.
Green Car Congress
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Out of 10 vehicles available, 4 Peugeot Partner and 4 Citroën Berlingo are made available to users. From 2019, 4 new electric vehicles will be available. The city of Paris recently launched the electric commercial vehicle car sharing service for professionals, “ VULe Partagés ”.
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If you''re going to put an electric-car charging station in your house, why not decorate it to suit your tastes? General Electric WattStation owners will soon be able to do that, thanks to a collaboration between GE and Gelaskins. Gelaskins--best known for its iPhone, iPad, and laptop cases--will make customizable skins for the WattStation home
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