Green Car Reports

MARCH 22, 2021

And BMW won’t yet put an expiration date on internal combustion. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An electric Jeep Wrangler is revealed, and its plug-in Wrangler gets EPA ratings. Rivian’s network of adventure-focused charging locations starts to take form.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 6, 2020

Hyundai makes its concept a breath of fresh air. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A concept car from Hyundai hints that in the future, cars from the company might clean the air inside the vehicle—and even. McLaren aims for some electric-only range. Gas prices continue their plunge.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Today we''ve got news of talks between BMW and Tesla Motors, details on the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen hydrogen fuel-cell concept, and the latest rumblings from car-dealer groups over criticism of haggling. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2022

Evidence mounts for BMW shifting its battery strategy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla tops a study of the charging experience. Acura shows how its design draws out in EVs. And we distill the list of eligible vehicles for the EV tax credit down to a very few. The IRS has.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 17, 2018

BMW has teased the self-driving and battery-electric iNext concept. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The IIHS has rated Tesla's Autopilot system, while Tesla has taken the first steps to set up shop independently in China. Volvo says so-long to diesel engines.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

BMW has a fuel-cell plan. All this and more here at Green Car Reports. The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS concept, doesn’t aim to entirely replace the S-Class, but it does completely. Mercedes-Benz envisions an all-electric S-Class. Hyundai hatches an electric future with a hip design.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2017

Today, Tesla is hugely expanding its Fremont assembly plant, but its real future may be concealed inside the Model 3 electric car, while Hyundai shows a hydrogen SUV concept and a BMW i3 owner tries out a Chevy Bolt EV. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 8, 2019

BMW and Audi are rounding out their lineups with new plug-in and electric SUVs. Customizable Fiat Centoventi concept could show a replacement for the 500e. And the Nissan Leaf retains its global EV sales lead with 400,000 cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

From a heavily updated Toyota Yaris to lease deals on the BMW i3 electric car, today seems to be small-car day--although a convertible conversion of the big luxury Tesla Model S offsets all of that. Plus, we dig into what makes a new French compressed-air hybrid concept car work. Want to build yourself a BMW.'

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 17, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Two mid-size cars get updates at the New York Auto Show, Snopes debunks a conspiracy about the Volkswagen XL1, and Mercedes'' U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. BMW has updated its X5 eDrive concept--it''s getting closer and closer to production.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

We've got concepts and production cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, a new EV racing series from Jaguar, and even an electric conversion of the sexiest car ever built. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Mercedes-Benz EQA concept for an all-electric compact hatchback.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2017

Today, the electric Mini concept breaks cover, Chinese electric-car sales surge, used batteries offer fast charging, and why boring suits Tesla. All this and more on Green Car Reports. BMW revealed renderings of the Mini Electric Concept that will debut at the Frankfurt auto show in two weeks.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2014

Now, we''ve driven a prototype version of one of them: the BMW X5 e-Drive, which will be shown as an updated concept car at this week''s New York Auto Show. DON''T MISS: New York Auto Show: Green Cars And.' They''re not here yet, but in less than two years, U.S.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: The Nissan BladeGlider electric sports car concept is revealed, U.S. demand for the BMW i3 electric city car is expected to be strong, and what we know--and what we need to find out--about three recent Tesla Model S fires. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 24, 2016

Today, BMW debuts an energy-storage system that uses i3 electric car batteries, a Mercedes-Benz electric SUV concept is expected for the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is pulled form the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. for the 2017 model year.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

There are many unusual things about the BMW i3 Concept electric minicar revealed last month, including its glass doors and roof, not to mention BMW's first production battery-electric powertrain.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Today, we've got the world's largest Tesla Supercharger sites, a startling prediction from Porsche, electric Vespa scooters, and a bigger BMW battery. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We preview the green production cars and concepts of the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid will arrive in dealers this year, and chemists create a gasoline substitute made from plant waste. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 7, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2014 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Quant e-Sportlimousine concept debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, and Fisker Automotive launches a new website. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We''ve got live photos and video of the tiniest Jeep ever--the 2015 Jeep Renegade.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Lexus reveals its vision of an electric car in the year 2030, and announces it will unveil its first fully electric car next month. This and more today at Green Car Reports. The i3 is due for another range boost. And we get a glimpse of Nissan’s first fully electric crossover. We’ve waited years for this.

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Green Cars News

JULY 14, 2020

Having had its initial debut in concept form at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show, BMW has revealed the production version of the BMW iX3: its first Sports Utility Electric Vehicle.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 4, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Nissan''s plug-in hybrid plans, a bill to permit Tesla Motors'' direct sales model in New Jersey, and the Ford Fusion Lightweight concept points toward more-efficient cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2016

Today, BMW unveils a zero-emission concept car for its 100th anniversary, Volkswagen lawyers say the company delayed announcing its diesel cheating in order to cut a deal with regulators, and a Maserati Levante plug-in hybrid SUV could borrow powertrain components from the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Today, we have a first look at the all-electric Aston Martin RapidE, a team claims to have driven coast-to-coast relying on Tesla's Autopilot system, and the BMW i3 will get a range boost next year. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

JULY 12, 2012

Greener product designs have helped BMW to claim no less than three highly-prized awards. The German carmaker claimed the accolades for the i8 Concept, MINI Rocketman and the i3 Concept-the first time BMW Group products have been recognised by the Green GOOD DESIGN awards.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. Lexus LF-Ch – Considered a rival to the BMW 120d and the Audi A3 2.0

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2017

BMW is using this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to unveil the BMW Concept 8 Series, a study car that will serve as a taster of the forthcomi

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

There have been many dazzling electric car concepts over the years, few of which have come to light: which is why it’s so exciting to see the BMW i3 and BMW i8 Roadster up close in personal as they head towards production. The i3 and i8 are set to become the first purpose-built electric and [.].

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Green Cars News

MARCH 25, 2010

As it marks its 25th birthday, BMW Forschung und Technik (Research and Technology) GmbH has premiered two projects that could both slash fuel consumption and emissions in the future. The first, is a prototype fuel cell hybrid vehicle (pictured below) that has been designed to offer emission-free mobility in city traffic.

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Green Cars News

JULY 4, 2010

Take a look at the design sketch for the BMW Megacity electric vehicle (below), which is due on the market in 2013. The concept consists of two horizontally separated independent modules with the drive [.].

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2012

BMW has announced that the eDrive emblem will designate all electric and plug-in hybrid cars as the i8 Concept Spyder goes on show for the first time at the Beijing Motor Show.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

More Paris news today as it is revealed that BMW is to take the covers off a new plug-in hybrid concept at the city’s forthcoming motor show. Using the same technology as featured in the i8 sports car, which is planned for launch in 2014, the new Concept Active Tourer is a small MPV-type vehicle [.].

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

While planning to debut its new BMW 5 Series saloon car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next week, the German car manufacturer has also revealed plans for a Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid. The BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid will be the first combination of a straight-six with electric drive.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Today, the Chevrolet Bolt EV concept and a 2016 Nissan Leaf appear at a National Drive Electric Week event, the LAPD gets a BMW i3 and Tesla Model S, and Japan plans to promote hydrogen fuel cells at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2016.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 4, 2011

The new BMW Concept M5, which will make its public debut at Auto Shanghai 2011, manages to reduce fuel consumption by at least 25 per cent. The vehicle features a new V8 with M twin turbo technology and boasts a significantly increased output level. Its engine is coupled with a seven-speed M double clutch transmission [.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

The car will be based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study that was displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 with BMW presenting a fully road worthy showcase vehicle at the Leipzig trade fair centre. It combines a [.].

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