Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In 2011, Green Car Reports launched an award for the new car, or family of cars, that represented the best green vehicle introduced for the model year. The Nissan Leaf won that year because it was the sole affordable battery-electric vehicle on the market.

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Green Cars Plug-in Minivan Green 125

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 19, 2023

And we take the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid for a winter drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the king of the plug-in hybrid. Elaphe and McLaren Applied Technologies aspire to make in-wheel motors quicker and more efficient.

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Jeep Motor Motors Motoring 153

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Which charging network became the first one to buy charging hardware from Tesla? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 27, 2023. Which two automakers aborted plans to create millions of EVs together?

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Infinity Mazda Japan Green Cars 136

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If ever a green family vehicle had a rocky launch, it would be the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Only two months after deliveries of the eagerly awaited plug-in hybrid seven-seat minivan began in April, sales were halted for several when a potentially faulty diode was identified. In June, 1,368 Pacifica Hybrid minivans in the U.S.

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Chrysler Minivan Green Green Cars 108

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, a plug-in version of the much-lauded new minivan, won our Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2018 award because it brings a partially zero-emission vehicle into an entirely new market segment.

2018 85

2018 Green Cars Buy Minivan 85

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 10, 2020

More consumers are interested in electric cars, while interest in autonomous tech might be fading. And what’s the Best Hybrid To Buy? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Nissan Leaf adds more value at the base level of its lineup.

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2020 Buy Nissan Hybrid 80

Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2012

Now in its third generation, the Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the stalwarts of the compact hybrid class, having been around in one form or another since its introduction to the U.S. Here we're looking at the popular 2006-2011 model, as one of our Five Best Used Green Cars To Buy.

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Civic Hybrid 2006 Green Cars 2011 116

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 4, 2020

Which plug-in hybrid offers the longest electric-only range? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 3, 2020. Read up on our Best Car To Buy finalists, the Audi E-Tron, Kia Niro EV.

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Plug-in Buy Plug Hybrid 78

Green Car Reports

APRIL 30, 2012

Last week we started a series of the Five Best Used Green Cars To Buy. We've already looked at two of the best-known green cars, the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius and the 2006-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid. Now it's the turn of a car known for its fuel, rather than its drivetrain--the Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

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Green Cars Buy Civic Hybrid Green 122

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 17, 2022

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 16, 2022. Whether you’ve written hybrids off or not, you'll likely be interested in our review of the 2023. Which popular electric vehicle got yet another price hike? Which company was awarded a $2.5

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Prius Buy Green Cars Toyota 139

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Yesterday we listed the nominees for Green Car Reports'' Best Car To Buy 2014 award: two battery-electric vehicles, one hybrid, one diesel, and one very fuel-efficient gasoline car. But what do our nominees say about the state of green-car design this year?

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Green Cars 2014 Buy Green 96

Green Car Reports

MAY 3, 2012

Yes, we're recommending a full-size sport utility with a huge V-8 engine as a "best used green car to buy." Because there are green choices in every automotive category, and this is by far the greenest full-size sport utility vehicle. OK, OK, calm down.

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Tahoe Green Cars Buy Green 108

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 3, 2020

California’s Karma is revealing a more modestly priced plug-in hybrid. And our Best Car To Buy shortlist is at the tech forefront. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Eight automakers still oppose California’s right to set its own vehicle emissions rules and mandate EVs.

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Karma Buy California Cars 93

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 21, 2023

Which charging network did Shell announce plans to buy? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 20, 2023. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the king of the plug-in hybrid.

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Mazda Jeep GM Green Cars 158

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Toyota and Lexus are recalling some of their hybrids—and other vehicles—for engine issues. And Bill Gates calls electric cars one of the “most hopeful” areas for climate progress. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Some Toyota and Lexus hybrid models from the 2019 and.

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Lexus Toyota Hybrid Buy 110

Green Car Reports

MAY 2, 2012

The Ford Escape Hybrid occupies a special place in green-car history. It was the first hybrid built in the U.S., carmaker, and the first hybrid crossover utility. That makes it one of our five best used green cars. the first one from a U.S.

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Escape Green Cars 2005 Green 107

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2011

The latest annual survey of the UK Automobile Association (AA) has found that of the respondents who may be replacing their car within 12 months only 1% will be looking to buy an electric or hybrid vehicle.

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Automobile Buy Price Green Cars 218

Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending. The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a price hike—and more of a price bump versus non-hybrid Elantra models, although the Elantra Hybrid does now get the larger 10.3-inch inch infotainment screen.

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Affordable Honda Hyundai Toyota 96

Green Car Reports

MARCH 10, 2014

The green car scene has never had more variety than it does today. You could, if you wanted to, walk into a dealership today and buy regular gasoline and diesel cars, natural gas vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and soon, hydrogen cars. And there are plenty more on the horizon.

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Green Cars Green Cars Gasoline-Electric 140

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Not all green cars are hybrids, diesels, or plug-ins. And with new fuel economy regulations now set through 2025, all cars are going to get more efficient--gasoline cars first and foremost. That breaks down.

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Green Cars 2013 Nissan Green 150

Green Car Reports

MARCH 20, 2014

If you''ve been reading Green Car Reports over the past week, you might have seen we recently bought a 2001 Honda Insight--an example of one of the first hybrids sold by a major automaker. But what if you want to buy your own early Insight? And more importantly, should you buy one over a 2001-2003 Toyota Prius--the.'

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Honda Insight Insight 2006 Buy 110

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Last week, we announced all six nominees for the Green Car Reports 2013 Best Car To Buy award. As we revealed, our nominees for the Best Green Car To Buy 2013 award are: 2013 Chevy Spark 2013 Ford C-Max (Hybrid ; Energi plug-in.

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Green Cars 2013 Buy Los Angeles 82

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is a finalist for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is also a nominee for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. VW's developing an automated charging setup.

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Recharge Volvo Toyota Charging 131

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Electric cars, hybrids, plug-ins, diesels, CNG- and gasoline-powered vehicles--they can all be green cars, and all are a part of the growing movement to cleaner emissions and better fuel efficiency. Just one of them will be Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2013.

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Green Cars Buy 2013 Green 74

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The latest plug-in hybrid model from Mini has been rated by the EPA for range and mileage. And we highlight our three nominees for Best Car To Buy 2020. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Mercedes-Benz EQC isn’t arriving in the U.S. this year or next year.

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Detroit 2020 Buy Plug-in 82

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Subaru has given its plug-in hybrid a refresh for 2021. And we run through why some models didn’t make our Best Car To Buy shortlist. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After announcing our finalists for Best Car To Buy 2021 earlier this week, today we looked into why.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Buy 84

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The company didn't introduce its first hybrid car in the U.S. until 2011 and, frankly, that year's hybrid Sonata sedan wasn't very good. Just six model years later, the company's hybrids.

Hyundai 88

Hyundai Green Cars 2018 Buy 88

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a far, far better plug-in hybrid than its predecessor. It defaults to electric-only operation, it has 25 miles of EPA-rated electric range, and in electric operation, it is by far the most energy-efficient vehicle you can buy this year in the U.S.

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Prius Buy 2017 Toyota 60

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Which cars are the final nominees for our 2017 Best Car To Buy award—and which ones didn't make the cut? What was the new Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid like on our first chance to drive it? Friday, our.

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Prius Buy Cars Green Cars 148

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Green cars can''t help reduce emissions or save gasoline if no one buys them. sales of plug-in hybrids and electric cars have been strong in some areas, but weak in others--and it may be because dealers are emphasizing green too much. In the U.S.,

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Green Cars Dealers Green Sale 137

Green Car Reports

APRIL 19, 2022

We drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid. And Tesla closes the door on buying leased vehicles. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first test of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, we found this plug-in hybrid SUV to. Mercedes-Benz details its upcoming EQS SUV. won’t be basic.

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Jeep Kia SUV PHEV 109

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2015

In global industry terms, it's relatively young, having designed and sold its first car only in 1975. But the South Korean company has ambitious plans, including many on the green-car front; it wants to have the industry's second-widest array of green cars.

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Green Cars Hyundai 2016 Green 60

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Fans of green cars have spent much of the past year eagerly waiting for a pair of electric cars to be revealed to the public and then to go on sale.

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Green Cars Green Buy 2018 84

Green Car Reports

MARCH 22, 2023

Hyundai shows a charging robot that could be used for self-driving cars or accessibility features. And Mexico is building a lot of EVs but not buying them. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive and review of the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid, we found this puzzling.

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Dodge Mexico Hyundai PHEV 88

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The Toyota Prius hybrid occupies a special niche in automotive history. It's the world's best-known and best-selling hybrid car, and it's the halo vehicle for one of the world's three largest automakers. This year, there's an all-new 2016 Prius, and it's quite a different car from its predecessors across three generations.

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2016 Prius Green Cars Toyota 60

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Ten years ago, the Volt Dance was still fresh in our minds; Ford CEO Alan Mullaly invested more in its electric programs and said that by 2020 EVs would become more important than hybrids (and more dominant in the company’s lineup); the Leaf was on its way to be something very, very big; and we really had our bets on at least one of.

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Green Cars Green Volt 2020 148

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The first of our five nominees for Green Car Reports'' 2015 Best Car To Buy award is the new 2015 Audi A3 TDI, the diesel version of Audi''s new compact luxury sedan. DON''T.'

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2015 Audi Buy Diesel 144