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Today, a comparison of old and new Tesla Model S electric cars, a report that the next Volkswagen e-Golf will have a 200-mile range, and the impending debut of the Toyota C-HR hybrid crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports. If you're considering buying a new car this month, here are some of the best deals on electric cars, hybrids, and. Today in Car News MORE
Electric-car makers don''t normally draw comparisons with dystopian autocracies. But as five states compete to host Tesla Motors'' massive battery "Gigafactory," some are comparing the contest with a certain fictional "sporting" event. Welcome to the "Tesla Hunger Games," complete with its own logo and Twitter hashtag. DON''T MISS: Tesla''s MORE
By comparison, the Toyota Camry Hybrid sold 7,300 Ford may yet have to account for discrepancies between real-world mileage and EPA ratings on its hybrids, but any issues certainly aren't harming its sales. The company reports that the C-Max hybrid has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever, with 8,030 units sold in its first two months on sale. MORE
Today on Green Car Reports: Our recap of plug-in electric car sales for May, a quick drive in the 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop, and a comparison of luxury electric cars from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. All this and more on Green Car Reports. More data confirms that electric-car drivers really love their cars. Again. Natural gas could clean up long-haul MORE
But the fact we can make the comparison at all--and to Okay, so perhaps "McLaren-beater" is a bit of an exaggeration. MORE
By comparison, the in-production BMW i8 plug-in hybrid offers combined fuel consumption of 2.1 BMW released a new series of teaser shots and video of camouflaged versions of its new i8 plug-in hybrid Roadster ( earlier post ) on the road. MORE
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WorldAutoSteel, along with the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute, has introduced a new tool that enables vehicle designers to quickly and accurately evaluate material selection tradeoffs, including mass, cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, for automotive applications. MORE
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we''ve got a brief drive of the Volkswagen Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, a comparison of pickup truck fuel-economy ratings, and details on upgrades to Tesla''s California factory. As we head into a holiday weekend here in the U.S., All this and more on Green Car Reports. Corporately-aligned carmakers Nissan and Renault together pass MORE
Compared to aluminum bearing surfaces, both IROX and IROX 2 provide reduced friction and greater wear resistance, whereas in comparison to IROX, IROX 2 features further enhanced seizure performance, so we can offer each customer the optimum formulation for their specific application. MORE
With relatively few electric vehicles on the market, drawing direct comparisons with regular gasoline and diesel vehicles is surprisingly difficult--not many vehicles are sold with all three drivetrains. The Ford Focus is one, and Renault''s Fluence sedan is another. Now, reports Autoblog Green, the French automaker has revealed findings from a MORE
In an open-access paper published in Nature Communications , the researchers reported that the single Pt atom catalysts exhibit significantly enhanced catalytic activity (up to 37 times) and high stability in comparison to the state-of-the-art commercial platinum/carbon (Pt/C) catalysts. MORE
The late-night arguments are over, the statistical comparisons and product specs are put away, and we've made our choice. The GreenCarReports Best Car To Buy Award for 2012 goes to a pair of cars: the 2012 Toyota Prius V wagon and the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The two new 2012 entries together make up two-thirds of an expanded Prius hybrid MORE
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author Bill Alpert opens with a comparison between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Iron Man comic-book hero Tony Reporters interview CEOs all the time, but it''s rare for those CEOs to end interviews abruptly. Which is what makes an article in Barron''s about Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] and its current high stock price so entertaining. In "Recharge Now!", MORE
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In particular, the report analyzes the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF in comparison with a limited set of current conventional and hybrid vehicles. The analysis indicates that capital costs and operating costs are reasonably well balanced at the current time for most vehicle comparisons. The report also finds that lifetime costs for the Volt are close to the comparison conventional vehicle and comparison hybrid, indicating that increased up-front costs are offset by fuel savings. MORE
As for today''s top news, we''ve got pricing information for the 2016 Toyota Mirai, an efficiency comparison of the Tesla Model S and BMW i3 electric cars, and a report on a vehicle-to-grid demonstration conducted by the U.S. We''re at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show this week, so watch for our live coverage over the next three days. MORE
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In comparison, plastics are lightweight; easy to shape or mold; and do not rust. Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) will partner with Group NanoXplore Inc., a Montreal-based company specializing in the production and application of graphene and its derivative materials, to support the commercialisation of lighter, more reliable and higher-efficiency components for electric motor systems using graphene-enhanced engineering plastics in place of metals. MORE
will sound a little poor in comparison. If you''re used to driving around in a Prius then average miles per gallon of 24.6 But that''s the average economy of all cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in the U.S. in March--and it''s an all-time high. mpg is 0.2 mpg higher than January and February''s revised figures, both the previous MORE
The Prius comparisons came regularly during a day of presentations yesterday, and then again this morning during a one-hour test drive of the new The 2016 Toyota Mirai is getting a major launch just before this week''s Los Angeles Auto Show. It''s clear Toyota considers this a vehicle every bit as seminal as its very first Prius hybrid of 1997. MORE
For comparison purposes, the United States PEV market penetration in 2016 was 0.9%. MORE
Today we''ve got a study that--despite headlines to the contrary--doesn''t say "electric cars aren''t green," a comparison of diesel and gasoline-car ownership costs, and video of a Tesla Model S P85D trouncing a Ferrari in a drag race. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Imagine electric-car charging stations every 25 miles. France could have MORE
A new car rental comparison website has launched to meet the rising demand for low emission motors. HireAGreenCar.com is a new UK-based website that specialises in finding low emission models for hire at locations around the world from major rental providers including as Hertz, Budget, Avis and Europcar. Each car that is found through the [.]. Green credentials car hire green car rental MORE
The team of Brandon Schoettle and Dr. Michael Sivak also incudes information for current gasoline-powered internal combustion engines as a baseline comparison. MORE
There comes a time during the research process when you’ve narrowed your options to two or three hybrid vehicles and you simply want to see them in a side-by-side comparison. You can also create a comparison between vehicles built in differing years. MORE
Today''s news is all about comparisons. Find a zero-emission bike with our 2015 electric motorcycle buyer''s guide, see how the BMW i3 stacks up against other electric cars, and find out which states have the most efficient cars and homes. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The BMW i3 faces two other electric cars from Germany--the MORE
This summer, buyers will have the option of two electric cars that on the surface, offer very similar attributes. Both are from Germany, for a start. Each has a very similar price tag. Each offers four doors and a liftback-style luggage area. Those cars are the 2014 BMW i3 and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. And since we''ve driven MORE
Embraer will be conducting measurements during these flights to gauge the efficiency of biofuel in comparison with kerosene. Biofuel has to be supplied by fuel trucks for these flights in order to measure the efficiency of biofuel in comparison with kerosene during the Embraer flights. This aircraft type is significantly more fuel-efficient in comparison with the current Fokker 70 equipment, and is therefore more environmentally friendly. MORE
When it comes to mid-size sedans with multiple options for green powertrain, the 2015 Ford Fusion and 2015 Hyundai Sonata are fairly well matched. Both offer base naturally-aspirated engines, two turbocharged engines of similar displacements, and hybrid models. Ford and Hyundai have also both eschewed V-6es, using only four-cylinder engines, in MORE
RELATED: Ford Fusion Vs Hyundai Sonata: Mid-Size Sedan Gas Mileage Comparison According to Hybrids and other green cars often come with a higher purchase price, meaning their improved efficiency may be offset by a higher cost of ownership. But that''s not always the case. Sometimes, hybrids actually cost less to own than comparable gasoline models. MORE
It's no surprise that crossovers are having such a surge in popularity right now. By offering the sort of chunky styling and high driving position that draws people to SUVs, with gas mileage and driving characteristics more in common with regular compact cars, they offer the best of both worlds for many drivers. The two making all the headlines at MORE
Maybe it''s increased consumer interest, or maybe the fact that there are now enough widely-available models to warrant comparisons, but electric cars are starting to show up more in the pages of enthusiast "buff books." It''s taken awhile, but electric cars are finally getting some serious attention from the mainstream automotive press. MORE
The “Fuel Duel” fuel-consumption comparison test of Mercedes-Benz Trucks takes place in 22 countries in Europe, with 90 Actros trucks are on the road—predominantly tractor units of models 1842 LS and 1845 LS with Euro VI emission control technology. The first fuel-consumption comparison test got under way in the Netherlands about two and half years ago. Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks have won more than 90% of 1000 Fuel Duels in Europe. MORE
By comparison, in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, taxes accounted for more than half of the total price for both 1990 and 2015. MORE
A comparison of the Fiat 500e and Chevrolet Spark EV shows how electric-car torque figures Today on Green Car Reports: Automakers call for a delay in the implementation of quiet-car rules, how electric-car torque figures can be deceptive, and details on the 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid plug-in crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports. MORE
Oh, to have the resources available to Car and Driver, which published in its March issue a lengthy comparison test among six battery-electric cars. They are the Chevrolet Spark EV, Fiat 500e, Ford Focus Electric, Honda Fit EV, Nissan Leaf, and Smart Electric Drive Cabrio. MORE: Electric Cars'' Secret Advantage: They''re Just Nicer To Drive The tone MORE
By comparison, my 2013 Tesla Model S with an 85-kilowatt-hour battery is rated at only 89 MPGe. The EPA has dubbed the all-electric 2014 BMW i3 the most efficient production car sold in the U.S., with an impressive 125 MPGe rating--the best of any electric vehicle. That''s a hefty 39-percent efficiency advantage for the i3, at least on paper. DON''T MORE
General Motors has said that it will not take pre-orders for the car, which has drawn comparisons to the Tesla Model 3 that has racked up around 400,000 reservations. The 200-mile 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car is expected to start production before the end of the year. Could that be because the initial batch of Bolt EVs will not go to. General Motors plug-in cars ridesharing Lyft MORE
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By comparison, my 2013 Tesla Model S with an 85-kilowatt-hour battery is rated at only 89 MPGe. The EPA has dubbed the all-electric 2014 BMW i3 the most efficient production car sold in the U.S., with an impressive 125 MPGe rating--the best of any electric vehicle. That''s a hefty 39-percent efficiency advantage for the i3, at least on paper. DON''T
Green Car Reports
JUNE 3, 2014
This summer, buyers will have the option of two electric cars that on the surface, offer very similar attributes. Both are from Germany, for a start. Each has a very similar price tag. Each offers four doors and a liftback-style luggage area. Those cars are the 2014 BMW i3 and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. And since we''ve driven
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MARCH 10, 2014
Oh, to have the resources available to Car and Driver, which published in its March issue a lengthy comparison test among six battery-electric cars. They are the Chevrolet Spark EV, Fiat 500e, Ford Focus Electric, Honda Fit EV, Nissan Leaf, and Smart Electric Drive Cabrio. MORE: Electric Cars'' Secret Advantage: They''re Just Nicer To Drive The tone
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OCTOBER 30, 2014
When it comes to mid-size sedans with multiple options for green powertrain, the 2015 Ford Fusion and 2015 Hyundai Sonata are fairly well matched. Both offer base naturally-aspirated engines, two turbocharged engines of similar displacements, and hybrid models. Ford and Hyundai have also both eschewed V-6es, using only four-cylinder engines, in
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What is the horse power of these AC motors in comparison to a gas engine in relation to size? Example, to have an electric motor replace a 5.7L engine
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WorldAutoSteel, along with the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute, has introduced a new tool that enables vehicle designers to quickly and accurately evaluate material selection tradeoffs, including mass, cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, for automotive applications.
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It's no surprise that crossovers are having such a surge in popularity right now. By offering the sort of chunky styling and high driving position that draws people to SUVs, with gas mileage and driving characteristics more in common with regular compact cars, they offer the best of both worlds for many drivers. The two making all the headlines at
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Which new electric car is generating comparisons to the hated HUMMER? And, what eagerly awaited new green car has had dribs and drabs of information trickling out for weeks now?
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The Prius comparisons came regularly during a day of presentations yesterday, and then again this morning during a one-hour test drive of the new The 2016 Toyota Mirai is getting a major launch just before this week''s Los Angeles Auto Show. It''s clear Toyota considers this a vehicle every bit as seminal as its very first Prius hybrid of 1997.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Maybe it''s increased consumer interest, or maybe the fact that there are now enough widely-available models to warrant comparisons, but electric cars are starting to show up more in the pages of enthusiast "buff books." It''s taken awhile, but electric cars are finally getting some serious attention from the mainstream automotive press.
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But the fact we can make the comparison at all--and to Okay, so perhaps "McLaren-beater" is a bit of an exaggeration.
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General Motors has said that it will not take pre-orders for the car, which has drawn comparisons to the Tesla Model 3 that has racked up around 400,000 reservations. The 200-mile 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car is expected to start production before the end of the year. Could that be because the initial batch of Bolt EVs will not go to. General Motors plug-in cars ridesharing Lyft
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As for today''s top news, we''ve got pricing information for the 2016 Toyota Mirai, an efficiency comparison of the Tesla Model S and BMW i3 electric cars, and a report on a vehicle-to-grid demonstration conducted by the U.S. We''re at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show this week, so watch for our live coverage over the next three days.
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we''ve got a brief drive of the Volkswagen Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, a comparison of pickup truck fuel-economy ratings, and details on upgrades to Tesla''s California factory. As we head into a holiday weekend here in the U.S., All this and more on Green Car Reports. Corporately-aligned carmakers Nissan and Renault together pass
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Today, a comparison of old and new Tesla Model S electric cars, a report that the next Volkswagen e-Golf will have a 200-mile range, and the impending debut of the Toyota C-HR hybrid crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports. If you're considering buying a new car this month, here are some of the best deals on electric cars, hybrids, and. Today in Car News
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For comparison purposes, the United States PEV market penetration in 2016 was 0.9%.
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Friday, we published a comprehensive driving comparison of the two main range-extended electric cars on the U.S. Why is Honda''s Accord Hybrid still in such short supply? And how much do we really know about GM''s mythical 200-mile electric car?
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RELATED: Ford Fusion Vs Hyundai Sonata: Mid-Size Sedan Gas Mileage Comparison According to Hybrids and other green cars often come with a higher purchase price, meaning their improved efficiency may be offset by a higher cost of ownership. But that''s not always the case. Sometimes, hybrids actually cost less to own than comparable gasoline models.
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DECEMBER 16, 2014
Today we''ve got a study that--despite headlines to the contrary--doesn''t say "electric cars aren''t green," a comparison of diesel and gasoline-car ownership costs, and video of a Tesla Model S P85D trouncing a Ferrari in a drag race. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Imagine electric-car charging stations every 25 miles. France could have
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2016
Embraer will be conducting measurements during these flights to gauge the efficiency of biofuel in comparison with kerosene. Biofuel has to be supplied by fuel trucks for these flights in order to measure the efficiency of biofuel in comparison with kerosene during the Embraer flights. This aircraft type is significantly more fuel-efficient in comparison with the current Fokker 70 equipment, and is therefore more environmentally friendly.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
The late-night arguments are over, the statistical comparisons and product specs are put away, and we've made our choice. The GreenCarReports Best Car To Buy Award for 2012 goes to a pair of cars: the 2012 Toyota Prius V wagon and the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The two new 2012 entries together make up two-thirds of an expanded Prius hybrid
Green Car Reports
JUNE 10, 2013
author Bill Alpert opens with a comparison between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Iron Man comic-book hero Tony Reporters interview CEOs all the time, but it''s rare for those CEOs to end interviews abruptly. Which is what makes an article in Barron''s about Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] and its current high stock price so entertaining. In "Recharge Now!",
Green Car Reports
JULY 25, 2014
A comparison of the Fiat 500e and Chevrolet Spark EV shows how electric-car torque figures Today on Green Car Reports: Automakers call for a delay in the implementation of quiet-car rules, how electric-car torque figures can be deceptive, and details on the 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid plug-in crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 3, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: Our recap of plug-in electric car sales for May, a quick drive in the 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop, and a comparison of luxury electric cars from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. All this and more on Green Car Reports. More data confirms that electric-car drivers really love their cars. Again. Natural gas could clean up long-haul
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 30, 2014
Today we''ve got stories on a battle between Tesla Motors and trade journal Ward''s Auto over the electric-car maker''s sales numbers, a test of Nissan''s Leaf-To-Home power station in Japan, and a gas mileage comparison of the Ford Fusion and Hyundai Sonata.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Today''s news is all about comparisons. Find a zero-emission bike with our 2015 electric motorcycle buyer''s guide, see how the BMW i3 stacks up against other electric cars, and find out which states have the most efficient cars and homes. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The BMW i3 faces two other electric cars from Germany--the
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 29, 2014
Electric-car makers don''t normally draw comparisons with dystopian autocracies. But as five states compete to host Tesla Motors'' massive battery "Gigafactory," some are comparing the contest with a certain fictional "sporting" event. Welcome to the "Tesla Hunger Games," complete with its own logo and Twitter hashtag. DON''T MISS: Tesla''s
Green Car Reports
APRIL 4, 2013
will sound a little poor in comparison. If you''re used to driving around in a Prius then average miles per gallon of 24.6 But that''s the average economy of all cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in the U.S. in March--and it''s an all-time high. mpg is 0.2 mpg higher than January and February''s revised figures, both the previous
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 24, 2017
By comparison, the in-production BMW i8 plug-in hybrid offers combined fuel consumption of 2.1 BMW released a new series of teaser shots and video of camouflaged versions of its new i8 plug-in hybrid Roadster ( earlier post ) on the road.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation will begin to sell fuel cell buses (FC buses) under the Toyota brand from early 2017.
Green Car Reports
JULY 15, 2013
With relatively few electric vehicles on the market, drawing direct comparisons with regular gasoline and diesel vehicles is surprisingly difficult--not many vehicles are sold with all three drivetrains. The Ford Focus is one, and Renault''s Fluence sedan is another. Now, reports Autoblog Green, the French automaker has revealed findings from a
Green Cars News
MAY 3, 2012
A new car rental comparison website has launched to meet the rising demand for low emission motors. HireAGreenCar.com is a new UK-based website that specialises in finding low emission models for hire at locations around the world from major rental providers including as Hertz, Budget, Avis and Europcar. Each car that is found through the [.]. Green credentials car hire green car rental
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 19, 2012
By comparison, the Toyota Camry Hybrid sold 7,300 Ford may yet have to account for discrepancies between real-world mileage and EPA ratings on its hybrids, but any issues certainly aren't harming its sales. The company reports that the C-Max hybrid has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever, with 8,030 units sold in its first two months on sale.
Green Car Congress
JULY 19, 2017
Compared to aluminum bearing surfaces, both IROX and IROX 2 provide reduced friction and greater wear resistance, whereas in comparison to IROX, IROX 2 features further enhanced seizure performance, so we can offer each customer the optimum formulation for their specific application.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 6, 2016
By comparison, in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, taxes accounted for more than half of the total price for both 1990 and 2015.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
For this three-generations comparison, three box semitrailers were loaded to an identical 32 tons and fitted with the same tires.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 11, 2013
In particular, the report analyzes the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF in comparison with a limited set of current conventional and hybrid vehicles. The analysis indicates that capital costs and operating costs are reasonably well balanced at the current time for most vehicle comparisons. The report also finds that lifetime costs for the Volt are close to the comparison conventional vehicle and comparison hybrid, indicating that increased up-front costs are offset by fuel savings.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
The team of Brandon Schoettle and Dr. Michael Sivak also incudes information for current gasoline-powered internal combustion engines as a baseline comparison.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 12, 2016
In an open-access paper published in Nature Communications , the researchers reported that the single Pt atom catalysts exhibit significantly enhanced catalytic activity (up to 37 times) and high stability in comparison to the state-of-the-art commercial platinum/carbon (Pt/C) catalysts.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
In comparison, plastics are lightweight; easy to shape or mold; and do not rust. Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) will partner with Group NanoXplore Inc., a Montreal-based company specializing in the production and application of graphene and its derivative materials, to support the commercialisation of lighter, more reliable and higher-efficiency components for electric motor systems using graphene-enhanced engineering plastics in place of metals.
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