California bill proposes $2,000 for converting gas vehicles to EVs
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
A California bill would offer residents a rebate of up to $2,000 to convert an existing internal-combustion car or truck to an EV.
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Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
A California bill would offer residents a rebate of up to $2,000 to convert an existing internal-combustion car or truck to an EV.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 21, 2023
And electric convertibles may still arrive, but we run through all the hurdles of why they’re not here yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. American EV battery plants are under scrutiny ahead of the 2024 election and UAW negotiations. Why can’t.
Green Car Reports
JULY 18, 2022
Mini teases the possibility of an electric convertible. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar tips on pricing for its Model X-sized Polestar 3. Vinfast opens California stores. And Ford is recalling a lot of late-model hybrids over what only sounds like part of a potential remedy.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 2, 2021
This and more, here at Green Car Reports. There aren’t any mass-market convertible electric cars. Volvo reveals the first EV for its lineup that won’t get a gasoline equivalent. And VW teases the idea of an electric Cabriolet. Volkswagen, clearly thinking to the.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 25, 2021
A Model S convertible wows as we wait for the Roadster. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW takes aim at Tesla handling. The Model S, Model 3, and Kia Niro EV are tops in satisfaction. And could the DeLorean DMC-12 come back all-electric?
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Genesis considers an electric convertible. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota teases a compact electric SUV. Nissan wraps in new perks for EV shoppers. And a new generation of the Prius and Prius Prime have bowed. Toyota revealed a new generation of its Prius on Wednesday.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 26, 2023
This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 25, 2023. Which EV is the lowest-rated by the EPA in efficiency? Which state is revamping its EV incentives toward low-income drivers?
Green Car Reports
APRIL 16, 2024
electric convertible in years. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Maserati might have the first U.S. Mercedes adds lower-priced versions of its eSprinter. GMC sets the price, range, and more for the arrival of its Sierra EV pickup.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 23, 2014
has completed a non-brokered private placement of a US $1,000,000 Convertible Note with I2BF Energy. Nesscap products are available in both cells and modules and are used to enhance the performance of modern applications ranging from portable electronic devices to high-performance windmills and green cars.
Green Car Reports
JULY 23, 2022
Which brand teased an affordable electric convertible? Which EVs outshined gasoline equivalents in a study of new-car owners’ first 90 days? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 22, 2022.
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 18, 2023
Which brand revealed a fully electric convertible available this year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 17, 2023. Which state opted to join California’s EV mandate this week?
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Green Car Reports readers sometimes leave themselves open to having extreme viewpoints. Such were the results of last week's Twitter poll, when we asked: "Should classic cars be converted to electric power?"
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 26, 2022
This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM on Tuesday announced plans to convert its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan for production of. The Kia EV6 costs a little more than its Ioniq 5 cousin. And GM reveals a next big step toward scaling up electric truck production.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
From a heavily updated Toyota Yaris to lease deals on the BMW i3 electric car, today seems to be small-car day--although a convertible conversion of the big luxury Tesla Model S offsets all of that. Plus, we dig into what makes a new French compressed-air hybrid concept car work. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 28, 2022
And Mini is officially converting its classic minicars. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Land Rover sees an official EPA range of close to 50 miles for its Range Rover plug-in hybrid. Electric vehicle newbies are charmed with EVs but not so tied to a brand.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 8, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: Sketches of the Audi Q4 hybrid crossover concept appear ahead of the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, Newport Engineering creates a Tesla Model S convertible, and the first electric Saab 9-3 sedans roll off the assembly line. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2019
And which classic British car would you like to see converted to electric? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Los Angeles thinks about using recycled bottles in its roads. Hummer could be back, fully electric. Like it or.
Green Car Congress
MAY 7, 2009
European automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have united to submit a series of R&D priorities to the European Commission to shape the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI), announced by the EU. The Green Car Initiative, a part of the European economic recovery plan, aims to allocate €5 billion (US$6.7
Baua Electric
APRIL 29, 2024
This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The company behind the Emily GT EV , engineered by a braintrust of former Saab engineers, might build it in Italy, as part of a whole electric vehicle family with other body styles including a wagon, coupe, and convertible. Polestar tests a different kind of battery at the charger.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 3, 2021
A vintage Porsche 912 has gone electric with a Tesla Model S transplant, Green Car Reports reports. The 1928 Porsche 912 was converted by Zelectric and was recently shown on Jay Leno’s Garage. Davide Bernardo and Trent Wonsley showed Leno how they converted the classic Porsche into a fully electric vehicle.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Today on Green Car Reports: The Toyota Prius C hybrid could get a convertible model in Japan, the Ford Edge could get a hybrid model with its next redesign, and we preview the green cars of the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports. now produces more oil than it imports.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Today, we drive the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, report on plug-in electric car sales for August, and check out five fuel-efficient convertibles. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Check out these five fuel-efficient convertibles before summer is over.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 4, 2020
This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The world’s largest commercial electric airplane—a converted Cessna—has. Mercedes has outlined its plans to globally source batteries for localized EV production. And GM is reportedly working on an electric van.
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 9, 2009
A convoy of green cars set off from London yesterday to head to Copenhagen in a bid to demonstrate alternatives to flying. Tags: Green cars COP15 Copenhagen Eco-Rally Honda Revolve.
Green Cars News
MAY 26, 2009
Dubai is known as one of the most forward-thinking cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that it has been quick to embrace the green car movement. Considered the cultural hub of the Arab world, Sharjah has been stepping up its efforts to go green by planting trees in the city.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 30, 2019
All this and more on Green Car Reports. Just a year after converting Smart into. Faraday Future announced two new investments that could keep it afloat long enough to build its long-awaited FF91. And the EPA is warning others to prepare for climate change—as it maintains it's not really an issue yet.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 28, 2018
We ask if classic cars should be converted to electric power in a new Twitter poll. All of this and more on Green Car. Researchers from Penn State develop faster-charging lithium-ion batteries. And Aston Martin says it could be first with 800-volt charging capability.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 27, 2010
Chrysler may join Nissan, Ford, Fisker and Tesla in winning a share of federal loans to convert old factories to greener-car production. Automotive News reports that Chrysler has applied to the Department of Energy for approximately $10 billion in low-interest loans, to be used for retooling plants.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
Why is Senator Harry Reid a new convert to electric-car incentives? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, September 26, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. And, are you part of what Toyota calls the "bold few" who will usher in a zero-emission future?
Green Cars News
APRIL 24, 2009
It’s not just Michigan and California that are ramping up their efforts to go green in the USA. Now Utah has made a significant green car commitment. The state plans to spend $4.5million to more than double the number of natural gas cars and gas-electric hybrids that are used in its fleet.
Green Cars News
JUNE 22, 2009
Keep your eye on Magna Electronics, which is rapidly emerging as one of the key players in the green car sector. Its increased power, which comes from the use of an innovative pressure contact system, allows for the development of more powerful or compact frequency converters.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 2, 2018
Today, we've got some history on a Classic Mini converted to all-electric, more efforts from China's government to promote plug-in cars, a new hydrogen station in California, and a (very short) first drive in the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric luxury crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Tesla Motors. Faye Sunderland.
Green Car Reports
MAY 25, 2018
A new report predicts that electric cars will exceed half the worldwide market by 2040. Nissan shows off a one-off Leaf convertible. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. A reader checks in after living with two Chevrolet Bolt EVs for a year.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Today on Green Car Reports: The Toyota Prius C hybrid could get a convertible model in Japan, the Ford Edge could get a hybrid model with its next redesign, and we preview the green cars of the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Green Cars News
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
Now this is a green car! Just a day after we announced that Lotus would be debuting a new, greener Elise model at the Geneva Motor Show (see article), now it is the turn of Bentley to offer a potentially show-stealing model of its own with a distinctly green theme. The Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible (which [.].
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
Mercedes-Benz will present a fuel-cell powered design study of an off-road SUV, the Ener-G-Force, based on the concept of a future police car developed for the Los Angeles Design Challenge. Enhanced green-car characteristics and off-road capabilities are expected to be among the fundamental attributes of a police car in 2025.
Green Cars News
JUNE 17, 2010
The UK has another exciting innovation to boast of as automotive technology company Prodrive leads a consortium to develop a flexible DC-DC converter for electric and hybrid vehicles. The idea behind the three-year project to develop the new power electronics is to reduce the weight and space taken by the electrical power system.
Green Cars News
JANUARY 29, 2014
Scientists have developed a new type of catalytic converter that uses up to 80 per cent less precious metals while still delivering lower emissions than traditional designs. Developed by researchers at the Imperial College London, the new catalytic converter is smaller and much cheaper than conven[.]. Green credentials'
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Today, the upcoming Mini Countryman plug-in hybrid gets teased, a convertible BMW i8 Spyder will arrive in 2018, and the Paris climate agreement is set to take effect next month. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Catch up on recent news with our Week in Reverse feature. How much is a prototype Tesla Roadster worth?
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 13, 2009
Biofuels do have a role to play in the green cars of the future, but more research is needed into second- and third-generation biofuels that can be produced sustainably with responsible policies and economic instruments. Tags: Biofuels Latest news The Green Piece. Further worries include the impact on water resources.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 1, 2016
We also look at the cost of electric-car range and more, on Green Car Reports. The convertible Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze concept previews an upcoming small crossover from the.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 25, 2016
Today, the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car gets its own manga, Volkswagen misses a deadline to present a diesel solution that satisfies regulators, and a converted Corvette sets a speed record for electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Green Cars News
MAY 2, 2009
In an online blog , calls have been made for Pontiac to be scaled back to one model to build an unprecedented “green muscle car - an advanced plug-in hybrid or green diesel that is capable of 100mpg. Due to its reputation for building super cars, the Pontiac name would be ideal as the model for green car power.
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