Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is almost upon us, and true to form there''s much higher green car content than at other recent shows. Geneva has cultivated an image of forward-thinking vehicles and manufacturers are all too happy to oblige when the Swiss show rolls along.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Battery manufacturing happens to be in places with dirty power sources. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A much-publicized Tesla teardown from earlier in the year reveals some lessons and missed opportunities. And DC fast chargers have the potential to downsize.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla NACS adapter shipments to current Rivian drivers are due to start soon after that. With an earnings report and update delivered Thursday, Fisker revealed that it’s in talks with an unnamed “large automaker” for EV platforms, investment, and North American manufacturing.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The 2012 Paris Auto Show is nearly upon us, and as with many other recent auto shows, green cars are playing a big part. Between concepts and production vehicles, several manufacturers will be offering something fuel efficient--and many will be previewing vehicles that don't use fossil fuels at all.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 10, 2022

Which EV startup switched its manufacturing plan—and country? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 8, 2022. Which two automakers agreed to co-develop the basis for “millions” of affordable EVs?

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Green Car Reports

JULY 29, 2022

Siemens aims to manufacture a workaround for EV-charger home electrical-panel upgrades. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Florida bulks up on EV charging infrastructure. And a re-upped EV tax credit could give an immediate boost to GM and Tesla. Under a Senate.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Leading companies in the Australian automotive manufacturing industry are collaborating on the design and engineering of electric vehicles with the launch of EV Engineering Ltd. Be designed for a manufacturing cost equivalent to top selling gasoline vehicles in this class, without battery. This project will take. Funding of A$3.5

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 2, 2021

manufacturing complexes, both focused on EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 1, 2021. Which posh luxury brand announced plans to go all-electric by 2030? Which automaker plans two new U.S.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Scout starts building its EV manufacturing home. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia dealers are at it again, marking up the EV9 electric SUV by $7,000 or more, despite efforts from The post Kia EV9 markups, Scout builds out, lack of EV experience: Today’s Car News appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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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

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

Frost & Sullivan, a global consultancy and market analysis firm, believes that there will three phases for the development of green cars in China: LPG/CNG and hybrids in the short term; electric vehicles in the middle stage; and fuel cell vehicles in the long run. Hybrids Prevail in the Short Term. The key Question: When?

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The Toyota Prius has been named Green Car of the Year by Professional Driver magazine. Despite a growing number of manufacturers joining the hybrid market, it is the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle and its ever-evolving line of variants that continues to collect the accolades.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tesla Battery Day outlines battery tech that could set the company up as a cell manufacturer, and global EV domination. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia reveals a new hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUV for the U.S. Ford will be building a bunch of EVs in Canada. And Volkswagen’s first EV for the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 12, 2016

debut, and Tesla becomes the "driving" force behind San Francisco Bay Area manufacturing. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns Volkswagen dealers not to mislead customers about diesel buybacks, the 2017 BMW 740e xDrive i Performance plug-in hybrid makes its U.S.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 17, 2008

Hydrogen is the darling of the media, car manufacturers and oil companies. Just about every car manufacturer has done at least a fuel cell concept , if not a ‘ production ready model ’ or even consumer testing. Tags: Editorials Green Cars Alternative Fuels Hydrogen. Photo from GreenCarSite.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 10, 2014

Major manufacturer launches are only one part of the annual Geneva Motor Show. Tear yourself away from the glitzy stands and the smiling girls who recline against the newest launches, and a host of smaller companies showing eco-friendly concepts is always present.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

This is half the level needed for free annual road tax in UK for this car (band ‘A’ is below 100 g/km of CO 2 = zero road tax in the UK). Axon Automotive uses novel manufacturing techniques to make carbon fibre technology, which has been associated with racing cars, affordable for eco cars. Axon Automotive Ltd.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2020

How does manufacturing the Apple iPhone tie in with an announcement about electric cars this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 23, 2020. Which state might be next to ban the sale of new gasoline vehicles?

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Green Cars News

MARCH 1, 2012

Where we stand: March, 2012 Think green cars and chances are that Lotus will be one of the last automobile manufacturers you think of. After all, the British carmaker, now owned by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton, is famous for being the name behind so many sports and racing cars having produced some of the most [.].

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Where we stand: December 2010 The second largest automobile manufacturer in South Korea, Kia has been taking significant steps forward in recent months as it bids to be among the frontrunners in the green car race. The Paris Motor Show 2010 was particularly important for the company as it took the opportunity to unveil a [.].

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 28, 2020

With a development and manufacturing plan, Fisker starts to take form. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mini aims for several more EVs, but they’ll coexist with gas and diesel. And one major survey finds Americans’ attitude about EVs hasn’t changed in the pandemic.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 1, 2011

Where we stand: March, 2011 It’s a huge month for Japanese manufacturer Nissan. March marks the UK launch of the company’s first battery powered car, the Nissan LEAF, which is manufactured at its Sunderland plant (see article).

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 29, 2010

After dominating the green car sector for a decade with the success of the Prius, Toyota has been relatively quiet in recent times. However, it now appears the Japanese manufacturer has a plan to lead the marketplace again.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

trillion KRW) contract to supply high-nickel NCA cathode material to battery manufacturer Samsung SDI. Source: Green Car Congress The post EcoPro wins 5-year high-nickel NCA cathode material supply contract with Samsung SDI – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. billion (43.87

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 4, 2012

Where we stand: January, 2012 The second largest automotive company in the US and fifth largest in the world, Ford has not been slow to join the green car race. Having been the innovator in large scale manufacturing of cars and large scale management of an industrial workforce, it is now looking to bring that [.].

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2012

The 2013 Ford C-Max is the first car from any U.S. manufacturer to take aim directly at the legendary Toyota Prius hybrid. Derived from a small "people carrier" of the sort that are common in Europe, it's Ford's first-ever dedicated hybrid--a vehicle sold with no gasoline-only equivalent (at least here).

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 29, 2019

To figure out just how Toyota eked out a manufacturer-estimated 34 mpg combined (an EPA number anticipated but not yet confirmed by the agency), Green Car Reports. When the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid goes on sale next year, its EPA fuel-economy estimates may match most versions of the Corolla compact sedan.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The annual parade of new concept and production models begins next week at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and there are a few green models that will be worth a look. Frankfurt is the home event for the German manufacturers, and they're expected to be out in force.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 30, 2009

While it may not have a world renowned car manufacturer to call its own, Russia is still keen to play a part in the green car race as indicated by the supervisory board of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies approving the state corporation’s participation in a project to manufacture lithium-ion batteries.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 1, 2011

Where we stand: April, 2011 French car maker Peugeot, part of the PSA Peugeot Citroen group, may be the second largest car maker in Europe but its ventures into the green car sector have been comparatively slow. Nevertheless, the car manufacturer appears to be making up for lost time now by introducing a host of [.].

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2013

The European Commission and the European Technology Platforms involved in the PPP European Green Cars Initiative, EPoSS and ERTRAC, are holding a workshop on 10 April 2013 in Brussels to discuss current European activities and policies for bridging the gap between research and innovation in the domain of batteries for the electric vehicle.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 28, 2010

That’s the verdict of Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association chairman Satoshi Aoki on the goal of increasing sales to 20-50 per cent of the overall domestic total by 2020. Aoki, who is also [.].

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 10, 2010

With the aim of climbing three places in the world car market by 2015 – it is currently in 10th place – Peugeot has outlined a comprehensive new marquee plan that places a clear emphasis on green cars. The French manufacturer will turn to a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion in the form of [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 6, 2010

Where we stand: August 2010 Spain may not be world renowned for its car manufacturing industry but in SEAT it boasts a brand that is becoming increasingly significant as more car buyers look towards environmental solutions. Tags: SEAT diesel ecomotive green car IBE concept Manufacturer Spotlight.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 17, 2010

Not only can green cars reduce dependence on oil, but they could also spawn more job opportunities than “business-as-usual”. United Auto Workers.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Where we stand: October 2010 French car manufacturer Citroen was the first mass production car company outside the USA and pioneered the sales and service network that complements the modern motor car. Tags: Citroen Cars Electric cars Green cars Manufacturer Spotlight.

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Green Cars News

MAY 8, 2010

It may have been the “punch line” of a few jokes in days gone by, but now Skoda has taken the “green line” of motoring. The Czech car manufacturer has launched a new version of its Fabia and Roomster models known as the Fabia Estate GreenLine II and the Roomster GreenLine II, both of which are [.].

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