Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2015

We look at sales figures for a surprisingly popular fuel-efficient small car, analyze cost declines in electric-car batteries, and suggest why the European and Asian idea of "city cars" doesn''t make sense in North America. All this and more today on Green Car Reports. Today in Car News'

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MPG Electric Cars North America Cars 60

Green Car Reports

APRIL 24, 2018

Infiniti announces a new lineup of electric cars in China, new portable electric car chargers are fast and cheap, New York federal appeals court reinstates increase in fines for automakers who miss fuel economy targets, and our weekly Twitter poll: Tell us what gas mileage level you think average cars should get.

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Infinity Electric Cars Cheap New York 69

Electric Cars Report

MAY 31, 2023

Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. “We We are happy to announce the official EPA electric range of 33 […] The post Alfa Romeo Tonale Gets Official EPA Electric Range and MPGe as Vehicles Arrive in US appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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EPA Range Fuel Economy MPG 102

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: The Hyundai Intrado fuel-cell concept is coming to the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, how all-wheel drive cars can be kept fuel-efficient, and which states are doing it right when it comes to electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Hyundai Concept Electric Cars Fuel 90

Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors says it will keep the price of its smaller electric sedan down, we tally plug-in electric car sales for June, and could new rules make European fuel-economy tests more realistic? All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Price Electric Cars Sale MPG 108

Green Car Reports

MAY 9, 2017

Today, a transmission dies, a smaller crossover appears, Oregon wants to give car salespeople money, and the fossil-fuel industry may soon apparently run the EPA. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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EPA Electric Cars Oregon 2017 71

Green Car Reports

MARCH 12, 2018

Today, we're still cleaning up our list of stories from last week's Geneva auto show, including an electric-car admission and a disappointing debut, along with fuel-economy ratings for the 2019 VW Jetta sedan and this year's new Honda Accord Hybrid. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2019 Electric Cars Gas-Electric Hybrid 64

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Today, we've got more info on two Teslas, a look at China's electric-car battery plans plus a study on why battery startups fail, and survey results on what may happen to future fuel-economy rules. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Changes have come fast.

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Future Electric Cars Fuel Economy MPG 72

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Electric car-friendly Oregon may join the growing list of states imposing a dedicated tax on electric vehicles. Like other states looking to tax electric and fuel efficient cars, Oregon is pre-empting a rise in the number of electric vehicles on the roads and a subsequent fall in revenue from gas tax.

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Oregon Tax Electric Cars MPG 126

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2013

Transportation fuel mix in millions of oil-equivalent barrels through 2020. Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Transportation 2020 Diesel 383

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 28, 2021

Saving Money on Your Way to Maximum MPG. From low-mileage car insurance discounts to reduced wear and tear on your vehicle, low-mileage driving can improve your financial standing. From low-mileage car insurance discounts to reduced wear and tear on your vehicle, low-mileage driving can improve your financial standing.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maintenance 103

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 21, 2014

Leaked window stickers reveal fuel-economy ratings for the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost, states compete to meet Tesla''s "Gigafactory" criteria, and we delve into the complex all-wheel-drive Acura RLX Hybrid. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today''s news is all about technology.

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Ford Acura MPG Fuel Economy 120

Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2018

Honda introduced its new electric car for China, and it's based on the small HR-V SUV that it sells here. And we take a deep dive into the next technology that will make gas engines more fuel effiicent. All this and.

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Lexus Gas-Electric Honda Gas 68

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 20, 2011

If you're in the market for a new car and your top priority is fuel efficiency, what do you buy? With so much to choose from now including gasoline, diesel, natural gas and electric cars on the market as well as a range-extended electric vehicle and hybrids galore, the options are bewildering.

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MPG Gasoline-Electric Sale Cars 135

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2014

TFSI gasoline engine and an electric motor, giving the compact automobile a system output of 150 kW (204 hp). The A3 Sportback e-tron’s fuel consumption in accordance with the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles is 1.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (157 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per kilometer (56.3

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Audi Plug-in MPG Europe 231

Green Car Reports

MAY 28, 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation have unveiled their updated fuel economy labels. There's some new information aimed squarely to inform consumers looking to buy a hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid, or electric car.

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Fuel Economy Economy Plug-in Plug 92

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Today, the Koch Brothers may launch a lobbying effort against electric cars, while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may require Volkswagen to build more electric cars as a penalty for its diesel cheating. We also have fuel-economy figures for the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe. Catch up on last week's.

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2016 Honda Diesel Electric Cars 60

Green Car Reports

APRIL 29, 2015

mpg Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) target for 2025, and why electric-car loving Washington state gets so few models. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Washington state loves electric cars, but it doesn't get as many models as California. Find out why.

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Washington Electric Cars Fuel Economy Cars 60

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, is unveiling the prototype Altea XL Electric Ecomotive as well as the prototype Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive, a plug-in hybrid. SEAT envisages the launch of its first electric plug-in hybrid car in 2015, to be followed a year later by an all-electric vehicle. liters of fuel () and 18.5

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All-Electric PHEV Electric Cars MPH 218

Green Car Reports

JUNE 30, 2014

Range is often discussed when the subject of electric cars comes up, but it''s also relevant in the world of internal combustion. Driving the most economical car in the world would still be a pain if the tank only allowed for fifty miles between trips to the gas station.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG Economy 143

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 2, 2014

As we noted in our roundup of most popular stories last year, the topic of covering pickup trucks turned controversial on Green Car Reports this year. It started with a story on how what technologies we expect to be used for the 2015 Ford F-150 to boost its fuel economy from the current 18 mpg combined to 22 mpg combined or higher.

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F-150 Ford MPG Fuel Economy 103

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. China has made big progress in electric car technologies but still lags behind other countries in certain areas, said the report.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2019

A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. Shifting to the alternative fuels also plays an important role.

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Transportation Emissions China Taxi 316

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of 82

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

Must Have Car Features for College Students Help for Picking Your Ride Wisely This article may contain affiliate links. College life for students often marks the start of newfound liberty and self-reliance, which commonly includes owning a car for the first time. Let’s examine some of these vital car features.

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Cars Connect Connected Prius 65

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2015

Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules require carmakers to achieve a U.S. mpg by 2025--meaning about 40 mpg on the window sticker. That has automakers working to improve their vehicles' fuel efficiency dramatically, including many more plug-in hybrids. fleet average of 54.5 But that may be only half the battle.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid MPG 60

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Here's our take on the five most important stories--or perhaps themes--of 2011 in the growing world of green cars. New fuel economy rules: 54.5 mpg CAFE by 2025 The biggest story of the. Nope, we're not that different: We've got one too.

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Green Cars 2011 Green Fuel Economy 116

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

Classics Continue But New Kinds of Electric Muscle Are Hitting the Highway. Cars are a necessity in today’s world. Just about everyone uses a car to get from point A to point B. The truth of the matter is, however, that there isn’t just one kind of car. People often debate the merits of different types of cars.

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Future Dodge Cars Ford 86

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The 2013 Kia Soul hasn't really registered with those of us concerned about fuel economy and emissions. That's despite the Soul Eco achieving a respectable 36 mpg highway and 32 combined in EPA testing.

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Kia 2014 Electric Cars Fuel Economy 104

Green Car Reports

MARCH 15, 2017

Automakers may gradually be putting more emphasis on plug-in electric cars and conventional hybrids, but they are far from done with plain old internal combustion. Over the past few years, automakers have applied more technology to a wider array of cars in order to boost their efficiency to meet stricter fuel-economy standards.

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Fuel Economy MPG Engine Economy 90

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2016

At the same time, energy efficiency gains and increased use of renewable energy sources and lower carbon fuels, such as natural gas, are expected to help reduce by half the carbon intensity of the global economy. The company forecasts modest gains for plug-in electric cars, with cost and functionality remaining barriers.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 1, 2018

New spy photos show the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan testing. The EPA may base its emissions and fuel economy rollback on a tired argument. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The Mercedes-Benz EQS was caught on camera and will be one of 10 electric cars launching by 2022. And Lynk & Co.

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Mercedes EPA Emissions Fuel Economy 61

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Today, Tesla recalls every Model S electric car to check seat belts, we compare pickup truck fuel economy for Ford, General Motors, and Ram, and the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage debuts at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mitsubishi 2017 Los Angeles MPG 60

Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2018

Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating? And students vote for and fund the first battery-powered all electric bus fleet at the University of California Irvine.

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Camry Hybrid Porsche Toyota Gas 61

Green Car Reports

JULY 16, 2010

Almost a year ago, General Motors launched a little marketing campaign connecting its 2011 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car to the figure "230 mpg."

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MPG Chevrolet Volt 2011 108

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

What electric car, formerly called the Mission E concept, made its debut this past week? Where are there many fuel-cell vehicles but not enough hydrogen to keep them filled? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 6, 2019.

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Porsche Escape MPG Green Cars 64