Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

A study aims to correct the errors in many other studies assessing lifetime carbon emissions. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid has been revealed. Groups are petitioning GM, Toyota, and FCA. And GM and Honda are moving toward an alliance.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 18, 2023

Toyota is testing low-carbon fuels for its plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car. The Tesla Model Y is now challenging ICE models in price. The IRS posts its shortlist of models qualifying for the $7,500 EV tax credit.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 25, 2023

Volvo’s upcoming EX30 is going for the brand’s smallest-ever carbon footprint. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Stellantis sees lithium-sulfur battery tech in its future. And the BMW i5 looks much like a gasoline 5-Series. Is that a good thing?

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Lithium Sulfur BMW Volvo CO2 112

Green Car Reports

JULY 25, 2023

Eco-routing has prevented a significant amount of carbon emissions, Google claims as it crunches the numbers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Stellantis sees a future without standalone inverters and onboard chargers in EVs. And is battery swapping tech ready for fleets of electric delivery trucks?

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Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2019

Honda names its electric city car, bound for Europe. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz plans to go all-renewable—globally. And Volvo names its battery suppliers.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And we look at why the Volvo EX90 electric SUV will get a big battery pack despite the added carbon footprint. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nikola plans to add 60 hydrogen stations with the help of government funds. Foxconn reveals more Foxtron EVs. Nearly 14,000 Jeep.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2022

The Mercedes Vision AMG concept shows a glimpse of AMG’s all-electric performance car future, while the Renault Scénic Vision concept claims to cut the carbon footprint while mixing in a fuel cell. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And might GM electric trucks get two charge ports?

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GM Mercedes Concept Future 130

Green Car Reports

JUNE 3, 2021

Sails could be an interim solution to help cut carbon emissions from freight. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Some Tesla Model Y and Model 3 vehicles are affected by a brake recall. More fast-chargers are coming to 7-Eleven. And how does the BMW i4 compare vs. the Tesla Model 3?

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Green Car Reports

JULY 7, 2021

And how long will it take for new EVs to break even on carbon footprint? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. VW looks for an Electrify America investor. Solid-state batteries are powering buses, and we check how that’s going. Volkswagen is reportedly.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 1, 2021

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Michelin has looked to its Formula E racing experience in designing a strong street tire for sporty electric cars while also keeping the carbon footprint low. Ford wants more U.S.-based based battery supply. And Michelin gets into EV tires. Ford CEO.

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Kia Ford Supplies Hybrid 144

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 13, 2019

Porsche rolls out one very fast plug-in SUV, just after it outlined a carbon-offset program. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Could more moss clean city air? And are silicon-wafer batteries a good idea? The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the quickest, fastest SUV ever presented from the performance brand.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Lots of electric-car news today. We''ve got more details on the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic EV, FedEx tests 25 Wrightspeed range-extended electric vans, and BMW-backed research could lead to much cheaper carbon fiber to be used in a wider variety of cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Carbon Fiber 2017 Carbon Chevrolet 116

Green Car Reports

MAY 11, 2017

Today, a rare Porsche plug-in hybrid surfaces, we've got the month's green-car deals, Tesla is battling car-dealer lobbyists (again!), and advocates take electric cars to Washington, D.C. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Ten years ago last month, the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2022

Hyundai’s head-turning new EVs achieve some noteworthy safety scores. And what does the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for your EV’s carbon footprint? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 already offers a lot to love. And now it’s.

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Silverado Hyundai EPA CO2 92

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 21, 2021

And a look at long-term ownership costs vs. carbon impact shows the strength of EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz reveals a lot of details about its upcoming EQA electric crossover—except whether it might be coming to the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today we''ve got news of a pilot program for Tesla Model S electric-car battery swapping, a delay for EPA regulations that would limit carbon emissions from power plants, and yet another teaser for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 27, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Model S taxis (in Norway), the possibilities of carbon-capture technology for cars, and how to lease a 2009 MINI E in 2014. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Carice Electric Sports Car is tiny and beautiful, but it''s also kind of expensive.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Audi will unveil an electric crossover concept at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, large companies prepare to pay for carbon emissions, and a new all-in-one wheel for e-bicycles hits the market. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 3, 2021

Also, we look at another aspect of EVs’ carbon footprint. This and more, here at Green Car. Will the massive dealership networks of GM and Ford become a help or a hindrance, as these companies shift to EVs?

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Mazda is readying its first electric car for multiple markets. And Honda is greening its manufacturing in the U.S. This and more today at Green Car Reports. Daimler is shopping around for its battery cells but being very particular about what goes into them.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: A guide to Tesla Model S software updates since 2012, a review of the 2014 BMW 328d xDrive Sport Wagon, and why the EPA''s carbon limits could cost $7 per car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A chronicle of Tesla Model S electric car software updates.'

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2014 BMW Carbon Fuel Economy 102

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

How does Tesla’s bitcoin investment affect its carbon footprint? And Shell says we’re past peak oil This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar starts to say farewell to the Polestar 1 flagship.

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Oil CO2 Tesla Green Cars 92

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Dealer orders indicate demand for smaller pickup trucks may be greater than carmakers anticipated, National Drive Electric Week will sing the praises of electric cars beginning next Monday, and carbon fiber wheels show promise as a way to improve efficiency. All this and more on Green Car Reports.'

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Dealers Green Cars 99

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV fight for plug-in hybrid and electric car sales dominance in Canada. California plans to go carbon-free for electricity by 2045. And we ask what the most exciting electric car coming in 2019 may be. All of this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Apps could help electric-car drivers see how much they''re saving, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedans are being recalled, and Nissan''s R&D chief says carbon fiber is for making airplanes, but not cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Today, we've got some far-out stories, from the hydrogen-powered Tesla to the flying drone that recharges your electric car while it's in motion. There's also a death notice for a plug-in hybrid, stiff new rules from the EU, and possible good news from the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Today, find out why it may be more urgent for Tesla to turn a profit in the coming years, what language about battery degradation in the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner's manual means, and what a new study says about global carbon emissions. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 3, 2024

One 4 Leather says that cow leather has a lower carbon footprint than the alternatives, but that might not be enough to change minds. As Green Car Reports pointed out, that statement assumes that cattle farming stays at its current level, and One 4 Leather said that methane, a significant byproduct of cattle farming, is a “short-lived gas.”

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 20, 2015

The Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid debuts at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, while the next BMW 7 Series will adopt carbon-fiber technology from the i3 electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today in Car News' We''re also giving you a peek at the 2016 Chevrolet Volt order guide.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 15, 2015

Today, see why it's possible the Tesla "Gigafactory" will be even bigger than originally planned, the potential benefits of carbon-aluminum wheels, and what the future holds for Volvo's plug-in hybrids. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: A new report says the Nissan Leaf has the lowest environmental footprint of any four-seat car, why some dealers don''t want to sell electric cars, and what the 2014 Toyota Corolla Eco LE is like to drive. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Here''s why. We drive.'

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says dash cams will become standard in its electric cars. And the electric-car charging industry agrees on carbon credit standards. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model 3 aces the NHTSA crash tests. Toyota's Project Portal fuel-cell.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 22, 2019

government predicts a drop in carbon-dioxide emissions. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Hyundai releases details on the 2020 Sonata Hybrid. VW advances voice commands. Protean introduces in-wheel motors on casters for electric buses. And the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 10, 2017

More proof that plugging in cuts carbon emissions, news on the batteries of the new 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and discouraging news on the calculated fuel economy of new vehicles sold last year: all this and more in today's car news on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 13, 2015

Today, the Federal Trade Commission criticizes Michigan's ban of Tesla direct sales, a new study questions whether biofuels are really carbon neutral, and the quirk of Colorado's electric-car tax credit program not shared with any other state. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tax Credit Carbon Electric Cars Colorado 60

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today, find out how much money Tesla has spent on "Gigafactory" construction in Nevada so far, see details of a new carbon-capturing power plant in Mississippi, and find out why the Koch Brothers support Tesla direct sales. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Today, we've got information on all the changes to the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car, a poll on our Best Car To Buy nominees, a disturbing diesel analysis on carbon, and the idea of airless tires. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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