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In automotive electronics news that doesn't come from this week's CES, Volkswagen announced late last month that it is buying wireless automotive technology from Volvo. The technology is expected to enable VW's upcoming We car sharing program as well as to allow drivers to control some vehicle functions remotely, which could impact things such as MORE
After Tesla introduced its more-affordable SUV, the Model Y, earlier this month, we revisited the question of which electric SUV on the market our readers would be most interested in buying. Our readers are nothing if not Tesla fans. It was one of the most popular polls we've posted in months, with over 2,700 responses, and the results were. Polls MORE
We have a slim field of only three new green cars this year competing for the Green Car Reports 2017 Best Car To Buy award. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyThey are the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, the 2016 Tesla Model X, and the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. There's a much longer list of new vehicles that didn't make the cut this year; this is where we explain what they are, and why. MORE
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We consider which electric car is the Best Car To Buy for 2019. ridesharing Tesla Autopilot Polls Best Car to Buy 2019Tesla's new Navigate on Autopilot gets its first test. A new study links summer's wacky weather to climate change. And we ask you to weigh in. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Consumer Reports gives Tesla's latest self-driving feature, called Navigate on Autopilot, its first. MORE
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We've announced our final three contenders for Green Car Reports' Best Car to Buy 2019. Best Car To Buy Polls Best Car to Buy 2019They include the Hyundai Kona Electric, the Jaguar I-Pace, and the Tesla Model 3. The qualifications for our annual award require that a vehicle be all-new or substantially updated; and that it be widely available as of October 2018, or arrive by the end of the. MORE
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With progress moving forward on the motor/transmission, I took the leap and bought twelve Lifeline GPL-31MT batteries. PowerStride battery had the lowest prices online plus free shipping. They were also gracious enough to give me a 3% discount for ordering 12 batteries. The final cost was $3200.20 and they should be here Friday or Monday. Here's the link to the product. Let's see if my estimations on the battery rack dimensions turn out to actually fit the batteries MORE
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Compare all the electric cars that are available for sale right now with this handy guide from the Sierra Club! The Tesla S looks pretty good MORE
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After the usual intense discussions and debates, we announced our three finalists for the Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2018 award earlier this week. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To Buy Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVThe Tesla Model 3 was not among them, because we have to drive a car in order to evaluate it as a finalist—and Tesla declined to provide us with a car to test. The company's more affordable. MORE
Our current President, Donald Trump, has made it abundantly clear where he stands on electric cars. It’s quite a contrast to our former President, Barack Obama, whose administration widely supported policy fostering more fuel-efficient vehicles, greener energy, and the path to more vehicles that plug in. This weekend marks the last one for. Politics Barack Obama plug-in cars youtube Politicians Green Life MORE
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Which cars made the list of finalists for Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy for 2019? Harley-Davidson Best Car To Buy Volkswagen ID Best Car to Buy 2019Who will fill the role of Tesla's chairman to replace Elon Musk? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Nov. 9, 2018. Toyota teased an all-wheel-drive Prius—available for years in other. MORE
Now that we've named the Tesla Model 3 as Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2019, it's time to see what our readers picked. Best Car To Buy Polls Best Car to Buy 2019After we named our three finalists for the contest, The Model 3, the Hyundai Kona electric, and the Jaguar I-Pace, we included all three in our Twitter poll last week that asked: "Which car would you pick as Green Car Reports. MORE
In early October, when we announced our three finalists for the Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2018 award, they represented a diverse set of approaches to making cars greener. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To Buy Polls Chrysler Pacifica HybridThey included a plug-in hybrid minivan (the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid), a range of powertrains—hybrid, battery-electric, and soon plug-in hybrid—in a single. MORE
And it was certainly not our intent to wait nearly another 16 months before considering it for our Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy. Best Car To Buy Best Car to Buy 2019Just 16 months passed from when Tesla first showed its Model 3—and we got our first ride in a Model 3 prototype with its VP of engineering Doug Field—to when it made the first batch of deliveries. MORE
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If you're thinking about buying a green car—or any car, for that matter—now is a good time. sales car buying New car sales deals Incentives and RebatesThe week between the day after Christmas and the beginning of the new year is the busiest one for car sales, and a great time to find a deal. As automakers and dealers push to meet year-end sales quotas, they will often boost incentives to get. MORE
As we do every year at this time, our editors have gotten together, analyzed and discussed and argued, and come up with what we think is the Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2018. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To Buy Polls Chrysler Pacifica HybridWe covered our process in a series of articles, including one that lays out the qualifications and rules. To be eligible, a car must be fully or substantially new for. MORE
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On Monday, Green Car Reports will name its 2017 Best Car To Buy. Chevy Volt Awards GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyIt will be the seventh time we've given the award, and it's worth looking back to see how far green cars have progressed in those seven years. We were lucky to start the award in 2011, the year two remarkable cars arrived on global markets: the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf. DON'T. MORE
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As promised, we'll be announcing our nominees for the Green Car Reports 2016 Best Car To Buy award this week. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyBut first, it's time note all those candidates that didn't make the final cut. This year, we're explaining why each one isn't on the final nominees list. Remember, to qualify for consideration, a car must be all-new or substantially. MORE
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MARCH 31, 2019
Our current President, Donald Trump, has made it abundantly clear where he stands on electric cars. It’s quite a contrast to our former President, Barack Obama, whose administration widely supported policy fostering more fuel-efficient vehicles, greener energy, and the path to more vehicles that plug in. This weekend marks the last one for. Politics Barack Obama plug-in cars youtube Politicians Green Life
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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
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As we wait for the market to blossom with new entries in coming years, we have three strong contenders for this year's top position—our Best Car To Buy 2019. Plug-In Hybrids Best Car To Buy Best Car to Buy 2019Despite a long list of green-car debuts anticipated over the next couple of years, this year hasn't exactly brought a bevy of new electric models.
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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
We've announced our final three contenders for Green Car Reports' Best Car to Buy 2019. Best Car To Buy Polls Best Car to Buy 2019They include the Hyundai Kona Electric, the Jaguar I-Pace, and the Tesla Model 3. The qualifications for our annual award require that a vehicle be all-new or substantially updated; and that it be widely available as of October 2018, or arrive by the end of the.
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NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Which cars made the list of finalists for Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy for 2019? Harley-Davidson Best Car To Buy Volkswagen ID Best Car to Buy 2019Who will fill the role of Tesla's chairman to replace Elon Musk? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Nov. 9, 2018. Toyota teased an all-wheel-drive Prius—available for years in other.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Now that we've named the Tesla Model 3 as Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2019, it's time to see what our readers picked. Best Car To Buy Polls Best Car to Buy 2019After we named our three finalists for the contest, The Model 3, the Hyundai Kona electric, and the Jaguar I-Pace, we included all three in our Twitter poll last week that asked: "Which car would you pick as Green Car Reports.
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JANUARY 8, 2019
In automotive electronics news that doesn't come from this week's CES, Volkswagen announced late last month that it is buying wireless automotive technology from Volvo. The technology is expected to enable VW's upcoming We car sharing program as well as to allow drivers to control some vehicle functions remotely, which could impact things such as
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NOVEMBER 13, 2017
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OCTOBER 18, 2016
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MARCH 27, 2019
After Tesla introduced its more-affordable SUV, the Model Y, earlier this month, we revisited the question of which electric SUV on the market our readers would be most interested in buying. Our readers are nothing if not Tesla fans. It was one of the most popular polls we've posted in months, with over 2,700 responses, and the results were. Polls
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OCTOBER 21, 2016
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NOVEMBER 11, 2017
As we do every year at this time, our editors have gotten together, analyzed and discussed and argued, and come up with what we think is the Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2018. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To Buy Polls Chrysler Pacifica HybridWe covered our process in a series of articles, including one that lays out the qualifications and rules. To be eligible, a car must be fully or substantially new for.
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OCTOBER 7, 2016
We have a slim field of only three new green cars this year competing for the Green Car Reports 2017 Best Car To Buy award. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyThey are the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, the 2016 Tesla Model X, and the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. There's a much longer list of new vehicles that didn't make the cut this year; this is where we explain what they are, and why.
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OCTOBER 30, 2017
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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
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OCTOBER 4, 2016
Awards GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyThe past year has been one of anticipation among green-car advocates, who've spent many months waiting for certain vehicles to emerge into production. At the start of the year, it was the Tesla Model X luxury electric utility vehicle, built in very low numbers for several months at the end of 2015. These days, it's the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
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NOVEMBER 11, 2016
On Monday, Green Car Reports will name its 2017 Best Car To Buy. Chevy Volt Awards GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyIt will be the seventh time we've given the award, and it's worth looking back to see how far green cars have progressed in those seven years. We were lucky to start the award in 2011, the year two remarkable cars arrived on global markets: the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf. DON'T.
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OCTOBER 23, 2017
As we head into final deliberations for the Best Car To Buy 2018 award, it's worth looking back over our first seven years of winners. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyThe list of seven different models or lineups gives a sense of just how far green cars have come—and how fast they've evolved since 2011. Our first award that year came on the heels of the December 2010.
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With progress moving forward on the motor/transmission, I took the leap and bought twelve Lifeline GPL-31MT batteries. PowerStride battery had the lowest prices online plus free shipping. They were also gracious enough to give me a 3% discount for ordering 12 batteries. The final cost was $3200.20 and they should be here Friday or Monday. Here's the link to the product. Let's see if my estimations on the battery rack dimensions turn out to actually fit the batteries
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AUGUST 7, 2017
Buying Plug-In Hybrids plug-in cars Buying Advice Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) charging infrastructure new carsIt's now time to shop for a new car for my wife, as her wonderful 2006 Toyota Prius has 144,000 miles and we're ready for something new. So I thought I might throw the question out to Green Car Reports readers. What car should replace our 2006 Prius hybrid? DON'T MISS: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime: gas mileage, electric range review Our needs and.
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JUNE 25, 2008
What's the use of converting an EV if you don't get to buy some cool tools? With vacation coming up next week to remove the gasoline engine from the Civic, I needed to get an engine hoist.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
We consider which electric car is the Best Car To Buy for 2019. ridesharing Tesla Autopilot Polls Best Car to Buy 2019Tesla's new Navigate on Autopilot gets its first test. A new study links summer's wacky weather to climate change. And we ask you to weigh in. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Consumer Reports gives Tesla's latest self-driving feature, called Navigate on Autopilot, its first.
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OCTOBER 17, 2017
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JANUARY 4, 2016
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NOVEMBER 1, 2017
In early October, when we announced our three finalists for the Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2018 award, they represented a diverse set of approaches to making cars greener. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To Buy Polls Chrysler Pacifica HybridThey included a plug-in hybrid minivan (the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid), a range of powertrains—hybrid, battery-electric, and soon plug-in hybrid—in a single.
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OCTOBER 20, 2017
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FEBRUARY 12, 2018
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OCTOBER 19, 2015
It turns out that the majority of drivers currently lease their plug-in cars, rather than buy. Green Leasing car buying plug-in carsElectric-car drivers love their vehicles, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're interested in long-term commitments. Excluding Tesla (which does not release detailed sales information), leasing represents about 75 percent of the electric-car market.
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DECEMBER 16, 2015
spec 2016 Audi A3 e-Tron Sportback, enough so that it's the first of five nominees for our Green Car Reports 2016 Best Car To Buy award. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyWe were impressed by our first drive of the U.S.-spec The compact hatchback is powered by a 150-horsepower 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine combined with a 76-kilowatt (102-hp) liquid-cooled electric motor.
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DECEMBER 15, 2015
As promised, we'll be announcing our nominees for the Green Car Reports 2016 Best Car To Buy award this week. GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyBut first, it's time note all those candidates that didn't make the final cut. This year, we're explaining why each one isn't on the final nominees list. Remember, to qualify for consideration, a car must be all-new or substantially.
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DECEMBER 17, 2015
But it didn't win that year's Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy award, because we deemed the world's first mass-priced high-volume battery-electric car more significant. Awards GCR Best Car to Buy Best Car To BuyThe first Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car won all sorts of awards in 2011, the year it was introduced.
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DECEMBER 28, 2016
If you're thinking about buying a green car—or any car, for that matter—now is a good time. sales car buying New car sales deals Incentives and RebatesThe week between the day after Christmas and the beginning of the new year is the busiest one for car sales, and a great time to find a deal. As automakers and dealers push to meet year-end sales quotas, they will often boost incentives to get.
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