Green Car Reports

AUGUST 15, 2014

Today''s news is all about realism. A study estimates the cost of making hydrogen competitive with gasoline, a GM executive puts the Cadillac ELR in perspective, and a hybrid garbage truck reminds us that not just passenger cars produce greenhouse-gas emissions. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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APRIL 10, 2018

A Tesla founder has a new startup car company, the British utility would be OK with more electric cars sooner, reporters are getting a crucial distinction wrong, and we've got a new Twitter poll on the Honda Clarity. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The national electric utility in the U.K.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 19, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Two senators propose increases to the Federal gasoline and diesel taxes, Harley Davidson introduces an electric motorcycle, and the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell earns zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) credits instead of dollars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Today, we look at cars that offer the highest gas mileage for the lowest price, Honda says two-thirds of its cars will be electrified or zero-emission by 2030, and ordinary Germans say what they think of the Volkswagen diesel scandal. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We rate the top 10 cars.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Today we''ve got stories on how gas prices could affect electric-car sales, how hybrids could be better for cutting carbon emissions than hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, and how Tesla Motors is influencing Lexus. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 17, 2016

Today, Colorado simplifies its electric-car tax incentives, Neste claims very low "well-to-wheels" carbon emissions for its renewable diesel, and the Nikola One is a 2,000-horsepower natural gas-electric semi truck. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 5, 2014

If you thought that the future of green vehicles was focused purely on alternative drivetrains such as electric and fuel cell cars, then think again: because alternative fuels have a massive role to play too. That''s the verdict of a comprehensive analysis of well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions a[.].

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 12, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency will accuse Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of using an illegal "defeat device" to cheat on emissions tests, plug-in electric car sales were strong in December 2016, and the Ford GT supercar returns low fuel economy, despite its EcoBoost engine. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

A new paper has been published outlining the role that natural gas could play in reducing vehicle carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), it suggests that over the long term there needs to be a commitment to transition to very low CO2 gas sources including biogas or bio-synthentic gas.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Global CO2 emissions are finally on their way down – despite strong growth in developing countries. According to an addendum to an earlier study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, CO2 emissions fell by 1.3 per cent in 2009 – that’s the first decrease recorded this decade and this in spite of the fact [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Electric vehicles are set to have a serious positive impact on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions we are responsible for. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news electric mobility electric vehicles Global warming greenhouse gas emissions NGO Pollution Probe Toronto.

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JANUARY 6, 2024

billion fine for diesel emissions cheating? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 5, 2024. The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? Which company faced a $1.7

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AUGUST 29, 2012

Ever wondered how high the levels of greenhouse gas emissions are from one of the world’s leading automotive makers? Japanese carmaker Honda (logo, pictured) has revealed estimates of its emissions across its entire business operations and customer use: covering its motorcycles, automobiles and power products.

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Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Transportation have been directed by US President Barack Obama to create a national policy to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel efficiency from medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 3, 2010

It seems the US is still a long way from gaining a stranglehold on its increasing greenhouse gas emission output with new predictions suggesting total emissions will expand by four per cent from 2005 to 2020.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 31, 2009

We’ll soon find out after governors of 11 North-East and Mid-Atlantic States signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing them to continued participation in a regional effort to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and other uses. A Low Carbon Fuel Standard programme is being considered by [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 31, 2012

The European Union reported an increase in greenhouse gas emissions during 2010 compared to the previous year: however, the news is not quite as bad as it seems. According to the latest greenhouse gas inventory published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), emissions from the 27 member states increased by 2.4

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APRIL 8, 2024

The fee ensures that “all motorists using the roads share in the responsibility to maintain their conditions,” according to a press release from Murphy’s office on the new legislation. Similar arguments have been made in other states, as road maintenance is typically covered by gas taxes.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Today, we have full coverage of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal that broke on Friday, the Tesla Model X electric crossover's potential appeal to women, and prospects for more widespread use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel for long-haul trucks. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 3, 2024

Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 2, 2024. GMC Hummer EV The 2024 GMC Hummer EV is in the company of gas-guzzlers on the latest list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 3, 2011

It appears that the US is gradually winning its battle against greenhouse gas emissions after the US Energy Information Administration reported that there were 6,576million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent in 2009 – that’s a 5.8 The fall is a significant breakthrough after US greenhouse gas emissions [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2010

As researchers continue to look into ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, natural gas has emerged as a potentially prominent player. Indeed [.].

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 31, 2010

A reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions of 28 per cent by 2020 – that’s the goal outlined by President Barack Obama for the Federal Government. In October 2009, the President signed Executive Order 13514 on Federal Sustainability that sets measurable environmental performance goals for Federal agencies.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 10, 2010

A draft report has been issued by the California Air Resources Board outlining targets for land use and transportation planning in 2020 and 2035 in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2010

National standards for reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved fuel efficiency from heavy duty trucks and buses could soon be introduced in the USA. They are proposing [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2013

It''s one of the constant arguments against the use of alternative fuels: that even though they may not produce the same level of emissions from the exhaust pipe as a petrol or diesel powered vehicle, their emissions are simply displaced and they may be less environmentally friendly during their prod[.]. Latest News Green cars'

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2010

Having already proven its commitment to recycling (see article) Ford is now looking to make a broader effort in examining the greenhouse gas emissions within the auto industry. It will survey 35 top global suppliers – ranging from companies that make seats and steering systems to tyres and metal components – on their energy use.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

Michelin Uptis airless tire on French postal van There, executives confirmed to Green Car Reports that the company is pushing ahead on airless tire technology that may be smarter for robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles. It takes a lot of simulation tools to provide a match for the car, then rounds of final testing with the car.

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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. Now, the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation has taken the decision to introduce gas powered taxi and bus fleets.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

UK’s greenhouse gas emissions rose by 3.1 The final figures for UK’s emissions show that the DECC previously underestimated the levels, with the new calculations stating that the UK emissions of the six greenhouse gases [.].

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 7, 2009

The COP 15 climate conference, which kicked off yesterday in Copenhagen, may be focusing on how to reduce emissions but before a solution can be found the true scale of the problem must be addressed – and unfortunately it seems that problem is only going to continue to mount. According to a new assessment from Ecofys [.].

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 6, 2010

A report by Bloomberg suggests that Fiat executives are considering introducing natural gas vehicles in the USA. Chief executive officer of Fiat and Chrysler Group LLC Sergio Marchionne has reportedly stated that natural gas engines are a better way to cut emissions because they are cheaper than competing technologies.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Normally environmentalists are trying to knock down barriers to reducing harmful emissions – but now they may want to erect them. Tags: Global warming Green cars Latest news barriers to reducing emissions emissions greenhouse gas emissions highway barriers US Environmental Protection Agency.

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Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

we like to feature the best of the green car news from around the world. The city of Athens, in Greece, is buying 108 Mercedes Benz Econic natural gas vehicles which will be used in refuse collection across the city. Here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 18, 2009

California has been the epicentre for the fight against global warming state side, having set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 – and to 80 per cent below these levels by 2050. However, now new figures suggest these targets may be unobtainable.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 24, 2009

After months of debate and questions over the future of the Australian automotive industry, the Government’s $1.3billion Green Car Innovation Fund has opened for applications. The object of the fund is to provide assistance over 10 years for companies to design, develop and manufacture green cars and components in Australia.

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Green Cars News

JULY 3, 2009

Here in the UK we’re so downtrodden by extortionate petrol prices that the prospect of driving fuel efficient green cars carries obvious appeal. However, what about our US neighbours where ‘gas’ prices are distinctly lower and so-called muscle cars are seen as almost iconic and part of the culture?

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