Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Bolt EV and EUV production is restarting soon. Fisker is taking money for its $30,000 U.S.-made made EV before it’s shown the model. And is ethanol better for global warming? A recent study funded in part by the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

A boost in driving after the pandemic could be cause for concern for CO2. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Porsche is showing an electric van concept it made two years ago. And the 2021 Toyota Mirai will bring a boost to the hydrogen infrastructure.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 6, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. SUVs are fueling global oil demand, and electric SUVs aren’t solving it. Mercedes readies its eSprinter for more range and a wide range of uses. And Tesla cuts prices again. Tesla has once again cut prices on the.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. That stands in stark contrast to the overwhelming majority of academic papers and calculations from everyone ranging from environmental organizations to automakers, suggesting that EVs in their present state of tech pay off quickly in CO2 and overall environmental impact.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2022

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. 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? The Hyundai Ioniq 5 already offers a lot to love. And now it’s.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 21, 2021

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan teases a Winter Camper concept that shows how the vanlife might go all-electric. And a look at long-term ownership costs vs. carbon impact shows the strength of EVs.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 28, 2019

SUVs are a big part of the CO2 problem. The EPA says that despite a higher limit it will reduce CO2. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Proposed support from the federal government could help automakers catch up with China on EVs, over 10 years. Nissan teases a dual-motor Leaf. Honda has announced.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

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

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Green Car Reports

MAY 1, 2019

At Green Car Reports, we've developed something of a tradition for Earth Day. Back in 2014, we formulated the question: "When will we start to see tailpipes on cars as morally wrong?"

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 2, 2019

And a California startup company wants to turn CO2 into gasoline. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla is introducing a larger stationary battery pack for businesses. The Kia Optima Hybrid merges back in for 2020 with minor changes. Audi's new version of the electric E-tron.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ PHEVLERs help support the electric grid. References. [

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Green Cars News

JULY 6, 2012

Want to rent a green car and live in the Northampton area? The arrival of Green Motion will assure that idea is more than a load of old cobblers. The car and van rental company, which is the world’s first and only vehicle rental company dedicated to low CO2 vehicle rental, has now expanded its [.].

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Porsche will add a more utilitarian hatchback design to its upcoming Taycan electric-car lineup. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A new shorter-range Tesla Model 3 drops into the mix—but not the $35,000 model that many deposit-holders have been waiting for. And VW gives its vehicle lighting more of a message.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 22, 2019

All this and more on Green Car Reports. VW advances voice commands. Protean introduces in-wheel motors on casters for electric buses. And the U.S. government predicts a drop in carbon-dioxide emissions. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will get a solar roof, digital key app, and a sportier.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2013

The Green Piece Column. The top-selling car of the last year; the Ford Fiesta arguably has the greatest chance of helping the UK reduce its transport emissions from private cars. Lucky then, that the latest model has reduced its emissions as low as 87g/km CO2 with the launch of a new [.]. Tuesday 23 April, 2013.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The motor industry is ‘extremely’ unlikely to hit its EU set target of a fleet average of 130g/km of CO2 by 2013, according to Clean Green Cars. The claim comes as the website releases details of the industry’s performance in the third quarter of 2010, where the average CO2 emitted by new cars stood at [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 8, 2012

Europe could lose its position as a leader in fuel-saving technology if it does not step up targets to reduce vehicle related CO2. As the EU prepares to bring in a target for average new car emissions of just 95g/km CO2 by 2020, environmental campaign group, Transport & Environment (T&E) warns that even this new [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Germany''s government has been successful in its efforts to delay the introduction of new CO2 emission limits in the European Union. After establishing a target of 95g/km of CO2 for the average car in 2020, environment ministers have now agreed to revise the deal. Latest News Green cars Global warming Green credentials'

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Car manufacturers are taking the fight against CO2 emissions seriously: and the proof has just been released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). In a new report entitled CO2 emissions performance of car manufacturers 2012, the EEA reveals that all major car manufacturers hit their fleet emiss[.].

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Green Cars News

APRIL 16, 2010

There are now three manufacturers below the EU target of 130g/km of CO2, clean green cars has revealed. The target-set by the EU- that carmakers should produce cars with average fleet emissions of less than 130g/km by 2012- has already been beaten by Toyota (124.55 g/km), Fiat (124.61 g/km) and Mini (129.98

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Green Cars News

MARCH 16, 2010

Just as the good news came in that average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars in the UK had fallen by 5.4 Tags: Electric cars The Green Piece smmt CO2 emission levels incentives. If every cloud has a silver lining, then apparently every silver lining has a cloud.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 18, 2009

Hang your head in shame Dodge SRT-10 - for you are the most polluting car on Britain’s roads. It found that the American sports car churns out 488g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) - meaning 322 oak trees would be needed to absorb its emissions over the course of a year. Least green car overall : Dodge SRT-10 (488g/km).

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 7, 2007

The French government's Ministry of Ecology has instituted a CO2 based "feebate" scheme. Low emission vehicles will receive a rebate, high emission cars will be assessed a fee. Mid level emitters, representing about 45% of the cars currently sold, will be unaffected. An electric car would receive €5000 (over $7300.)

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Vauxhall expects to sell more green cars than any other brand in the UK next year, the carmaker has announced. With the revision of its Corsa range, the Vauxhall hopes the supermini will sell more sub-125g CO2 cars than any other model range in the UK. The Corsa’s 85PS 1.2-litre

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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 Car Reports

JUNE 9, 2018

What is the next big innovation in electric car charging? What element is a major battery manufacturer trying to remove from its electric car batteries? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 8, 2018.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 8, 2009

The manufacturer hasn’t been under the green car spotlight too often and so it turned to some high profile names to assist its cause at the event and drive its vehicles. The ClearTec version of the car cuts carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 24g/km to just 117g/km.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 27, 2009

Alternative fuel technologies have been embraced in Seattle, after the city was awarded a $1.4million grant from the US Department of Energy to enhance its fleet of green vehicles. Tags: Green cars Latest news alternative fuel vehicles DOE funding DOE grant electric vehicle recharging stations Seattle US Department of Energy.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 8, 2009

The race to be named green car of the year 2009 is over and the winner is… the Volvo S40. The vehicle beat out 23 other contenders to the top accolade at the What Car? Green Awards, which are held in association with Michelin and Warranty Direct. V6 was the best green luxury car.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

As fuel prices continue to spiral, the chance to see and test drive the latest fuel-efficient cars on the market is a must for any organisation running a fleet. As this year’s GreenFleet Arrive ‘N’ Drive event nears, the timing couldn’t be better for those looking to cut CO2 emissions and fuel bills. Taking place [.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Last week’s Global Green Challenge in Australia threw a number of vehicles in the spotlight, after many of the competing vehicles showed amazing eco-credentials. None more so than the Suzuki Alto, not because it is an exciting eco-concept but because it is an ordinary enough, full production car. per cent and 12.2

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 25, 2011

Something remarkable has been achieved with the latest edition of the Mercedes-Benz CLS – because it manages to emit 30 per cent less carbon dioxide (CO2) over its lifetime when compared to its predecessor. Over the entire life cycle, primary energy savings reach 27 per cent with nitrogen oxide emissions slashed by 21 per cent. [.].

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

A new generation of low voltage micro-hybrid technologies in vehicles could allow existing engine technology and transmission combinations to be downsized and support significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Controlled Power Technologies and AVL have been working [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 3, 2009

They work by collecting carbon dioxide (CO2) on a sorbent, then cleaning and pressurising the gas and releasing it. Depending on the size, each tree could absorb as much as one ton of CO2 a day - enough to cover the output of around 20 cars.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2010

An EU legal system for carmakers which requires them to cut average fleet emissions below 130g/km by 2012, is ‘fatally flawed’, a leading green car analyst claims. According to Jay Nagley of Clean Green Cars, while many people are award of the legal target of 130g/km, what many don’t realise is that that target varies [.].

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Green Cars News

APRIL 10, 2010

The brand new Lotus Elise has a unique claim to fame – for its performance level it has the lowest CO2 emissions of any petrol sports car in the world. That’s the statement after the new entry level 2011 Lotus Elise was certified with an emissions figure of 149g/km of CO2 – that’s a reduction of [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 4, 2009

A fleet of eight diesel smart cars is destined to prove ‘the business’ for Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, which has just taken delivery of one of the UK’s first corporate orders for the new fortwo cdi model. As the world’s most efficient fossil-fuelled production car, the model returns a staggering 85.6

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