Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The backlash builds over the EPA fuel-economy freeze; Hyundai’s subscription plan for the Ioniq Electric is gone; and Caterpillar shovels some money into Fisker for solid-state battery technology. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Fisker 80

Fisker EPA Hyundai Fuel Economy 80

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.

Price 126

Price Electric Cars Sale MPG 126

Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2013

It was at last year''s Los Angeles Motor Show that Audi announced a new diesel model line-up that would mark the introduction of diesel engines into the Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8 and the Audi Q5 TDI models. Now the company has offered details of the fuel economy of each model. Latest News Green cars Audi'

Fuel Economy 48

Fuel Economy Audi Economy Los Angeles 48

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

We start today with a report that Nevada will be the site for Tesla Motors'' first gigafactory. On the internal-combustion front, we''ve also got the first fuel-economy ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks, and a drive report of the 2014 MINI Cooper three-cylinder.

Nevada 131

Nevada Colorado 2014 2015 131

Green Cars News

APRIL 2, 2013

If you needed proof of how important fuel economy has become as a selling point for new vehicles then look no further than the 2014 GMC Sierra 150 (pictured) from General Motors. Despite being a pick-up truck, and looking like anything but a green car, the vehicle boasts a 5.3litre EcoTec V8 engine that General [.].

General Motors 48

General Motors Sierra Motor Motors 48

Green Car Reports

MAY 23, 2016

Today, we look at ambitious targets for Tesla Model 3 production, how General Motors will compensate owners who bought SUVs with inaccurate fuel-economy figures on window stickers, and why an electric-car advocate created the fictional Chevrolet Jolt EV. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

SUV 96

SUV Fuel Economy General Motors GM 96

Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2016

Today, Tesla continues lobbying to sell its electric cars in Michigan, General Motors stops sales of SUVs due to a fuel-economy reporting error, and the Toyota Mirai aims to recapture a green image from Tesla. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Toyota 95

Toyota Fuel Economy General Motors Tesla 95

Green Cars News

JUNE 7, 2010

Motor sport fans normally put speed and performance ahead of efficiency and economy, but the world famous IndyCar Series may soon offer the best of both worlds. Tags: Green cars Latest news engine downsizing Indianapolis 500 IndyCar Series IZOD IndyCar Series motor sport new engines.

Green Cars 44

Green Cars Indianapolis Green Downsizing 44

Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2016

Today, the BMW i3 REx extended-range electric car is the subject of a lawsuit, General Motors is expected to compensate owners who bough large crossover SUVs with inaccurate window-sticker fuel-economy ratings, and Gasoline demand is on the rise in the U.S., All this and more on Green Car Reports. China, and India.

BMW 79

BMW SUV Extended Range Fuel Economy 79

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Los Angeles-based start-up, Hybrid Kinetic Motors (HK Motors) has announced plans to construct a new green-vehicle manufacturing plant in Baldwin County, Alabama in the US. By utilizing natural gas, HK Motors says it is tapping into an abundant, exceptionally clean, and surprisingly affordable resource.

Alabama 36

Alabama Green Cars Green Motor 36

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2015 Lincoln MKC compact crossover launches a new EcoBoost engine, the 2015 Subaru Legacy Concept is revealed prior to its Los Angeles Auto Show debut, and three workers were burned in an accident yesterday at the Tesla Motors plant. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

2015 81

2015 Los Angeles Concept Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Now that it has officially taken control of Mitsubishi Motors, the Renault-Nissan Alliance is integrating the smaller automaker's green-car projects with its own.

Mitsubishi 60

Mitsubishi Nissan Fuel Economy Electric Cars 60

Green Cars News

AUGUST 25, 2012

It has been eagerly anticipated ever since it was unveiled back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show – and now the new Lexus GS450h (pictured) is ready to hit the road after its official fuel economy ratings were revealed. The new generation hybrid version of the GS350 offers an official combined fuel economy rating of [.].

Fuel Economy 56

Fuel Economy Lexus GS450H Economy 56

Green Car Reports

JULY 29, 2016

Today, General Motors says it will ship the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car to dealers before the end of this year, a battle brews over Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, and Volkswagen diesel owners express dissatisfaction with the proposed settlement. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

2017 60

2017 Diesel Fuel Economy General Motors 60

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Hyundai’s Motor Company’s admission that it made overestimated the fuel economy of some of its vehicles (see story), has other carmakers worried, according to Reuters UK. The new agency reports that speculation is rife among industry executives and analysts that more carmakers will have to backtrack on their economy claims too.

Fuel Economy 49

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Hyundai 49

Green Car Reports

APRIL 19, 2016

Today, former General Motors car czar calls the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car a "compliance car," the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze outperforms the previous version in fuel economy, and U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. China will issue special green license.

2016 60

2016 Sale Fuel Economy General Motors 60

Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

Green car incentives are in place in Korea - but do they go far enough? If a person buys a hybrid car in Korea starting next month, the buyer will benefit from up to 3.1million won ($2,472) in acquisition and registration tax breaks as the government bids to make Korea a leading green country.

Green Cars 39

Green Cars Green i-MiEV Cars 39

Green Cars News

JUNE 24, 2012

Tesla Motors has certainly made its mark on the automotive sector with its electric super car, the Tesla Roadster. Now it is the turn of the Tesla Model S (pictured), a luxury electric car, to take the spotlight – with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealing its fuel economy ratings.

Fuel Economy 48

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Tesla 48

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

As the Los Angeles Motor Show inches ever closer, more announcements are being made about exciting new vehicles with a distinctly green theme that will debut at the event. It achieves around 30 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable petrol engine and includes an AdBlue SCR system. It will be available from spring 2010.

Mercedes 39

Mercedes Green Cars Los Angeles Green 39

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.

Mitsubishi 60

Mitsubishi 2017 Los Angeles MPG 60

Green Cars News

JULY 10, 2013

In response to increasing criticism over the fairness of fuel economy figures, the UK motor industry is keen to show drivers how it is possible for them to improve their real-world fuel consumption results. Today, six of the UK’s leading motoring bodies state that official European NEDC figures ar[.]. Green credentials'

Fuel Economy 53

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Green 53

Green Cars News

APRIL 2, 2012

Need proof of the increased emphasis among car buyers on fuel economy? Check out the latest figures from General Motors. The American carmaker is expecting to post in excess of 100,000 units sold of the 12 GM vehicles that are rated with 30mpg or more, during March. That will be the highest total in the [.].

Fuel Economy 46

Fuel Economy Economy GM General Motors 46

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Honda’s efforts to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy go beyond its motor vehicles – they also stretch to its motorcycles, with the company developing new 700cc and 125cc engines with an accompanying second-generation Dual Clutch Transmission.

Fuel Economy 47

Fuel Economy Motorcycles Economy Honda 47

Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2009

However, since the onset of the green car race, it appears the gap is closing as many of the country’s emerging automakers aim to steal a march on their rivals. The investment will be split between 41 projects with 2.1billion yuan to be put into commercialising these cars this year.

Green Cars 36

Green Cars Chinese Green Cars 36

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2015

We wrap up the week with stories on the potential end of the "standard war" between CHAdeMO and CCS electric-car fast charging, a Kia concept car with electric all-wheel drive set to debut at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, and General Motors'' plan to put CVT automatic transmissions in more cars to boost fuel economy.

Kia 60

Kia Standards Concept Chicago 60

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

The 2012 version of the Chevrolet Sonic (known in some markets at the Chevrolet Aveo) will boast fuel economy of 40mpg on the highway and 29mpg in the city, resulting in a combined fuel economy total of 33mpg. Its statistics will make it one of the most fuel efficient small cars in the North American [.].

Fuel Economy 50

Fuel Economy Chevrolet Economy Fuel 50

Green Cars News

JUNE 15, 2011

Permanent fuel economy standards could pose a “very serious” risk to the auto industry, according to the Center for Automotive Research (CAR).

Fuel Economy 48

Fuel Economy Economy Standards Fuel 48

Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The average fuel economy of new light duty vehicles bought in the USA leapt from October 2007 to April 2009 from 20.2mpg to 21.3mpg. According to Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, both the unemployment rate and the cost of petrol influenced buyers’ decisions with regards to the fuel economy of their vehicles.

Fuel Economy 32

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 32

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The new Ford B-Max-set to debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show-is to offer emissions from as low as 104g/km CO2, thanks to the use of efficient new engines. Ford say its downsized and optimised engines will mean that its new compact family vehicle will will deliver best in class fuel economy for both in [.].

Economy 46

Economy Ford Downsizing Fuel Economy 46

Green Cars News

AUGUST 2, 2011

What effect can retrofitting a van as a plug-in hybrid have on its fuel economy? This is because a European-based Vauxhall Vivaro was retrofitted with Protean Electric’s electric wheel motors applied in a through-the-road plug-in hybrid system – and it boosts fuel economy three-fold. It appears the boost can be substantial.

Fuel Economy 46

Fuel Economy Plug-in Economy Plug 46

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. XLH removes the stock tail housing, and replaces it with the XL system with integrated electric motor. The company had been targeting a 20% reduction. kWh, Ashton said.

Hybrid 330

Hybrid Fuel Lithium Ion Boston 330

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

They simply don’t come much more frugal than the SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive, which recently clocked up an impressive average fuel economy of more than 120mpg as part of a mammoth 1,186mile tour of 12 European countries. He set out from Cieszyn in Poland after the International Police Motor Corporation sealed the car’s bonnet and fuel filler.

Fuel Economy 37

Fuel Economy Economy Czech Republic Liechtenstein 37

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The Opel/Vauxhall Adam (pictured) is set to benefit from a new 1.0litre engine that will bring its statistics to emissions below 100g/km and fuel economy to 59mpg. Latest News Green cars Vauxhall General Motors' The 1.0litre SIDI turbo engine was unveiled as part of the Aachen Colloqium in Germany.

Emissions 51

Emissions Engine General Motors CO2 51

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

As part of its efforts to increase fuel economy, General Motors has teamed up with researchers from MIT to develop a tool aimed at estimating secondary mass savings in the vehicle design process.

General Motors 46

General Motors Motor Motors Motoring 46

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Honda has deployed vehicles in the US and Japan, including the FCX Clarity, which was named the 2009 World Green Car. In June 2013, Honda entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with General Motors to co-develop the next-generation of fuel-cell systems and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 timeframe.

Honda 255

Honda Concept Japan Los Angeles 255

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Japanese carmaker Nissan has launched its all new Skyline vehicle (pictured) - which is sold elsewhere as the Infiniti Q50 - with a one-motor, two-clutch parallel hybrid system. The latest vehicle will boast maximum power of 360hp with fuel economy of 43mpg. Its economy figures are 20 per cent ahea[.].

Infinity 45

Infinity Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 45

Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense.

Nissan 52

Nissan SUV Plug-in Plug 52