Green Cars News

MAY 13, 2011

Where we stand: May, 2011 We break with our traditional format for Manufacturer Spotlight this month to take a look at a car maker that focuses solely on the manufacture of electric vehicles and electric vehicle powertrain components – Tesla Motors.

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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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JANUARY 26, 2010

Lowered costs, improved performance, quality, and reliability: those are the advantages General Motors is suggesting it will enjoy by expanding its in-house electric vehicle development capabilities to become the first US car manufacturer to design and manufacture electric motors.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 23, 2013

Where we stand: January, 2013 In the UK, Tata Motors is perhaps most well-known as the name behind Jaguar and Land Rover. The Indian carmaker bought the Jaguar Land Rover group back in 2008: but it has actually been in the passenger vehicle market since 1991 when it launched the Tata Sierra. This was followed [.].

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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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JUNE 28, 2011

The latest annual survey of the UK Automobile Association (AA) has found that of the respondents who may be replacing their car within 12 months only 1% will be looking to buy an electric or hybrid vehicle. Our AA/Populus panel reflects the views of motorists.The cost of fuel is top of drivers’ concerns.

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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 Cars News

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The Geneva Motor Show is the biggest European car event on the calendar and is traditionally the place a large number of manufacturers unveil their latest models

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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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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Take one look at the Chevrolet Corvette (pictured) and you''ll probably think of power and performance before green technologies: however, this stunning sports car is being built very much with the environment in mind. General Motors has made a $131million investment in the vehicle''s assembly plant [.].

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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. It’s no surprise then to see it among the most influential automakers as the motoring industry enters a new era.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 10, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors mulls opening up its Supercharger DC fast-charging standard to other manufacturers, we drive the 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI, and there''s a confusing new MINI Cooper with five doors. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The Geneva Motor Show is the biggest European car event on the calendar and is traditionally the place a large number of manufacturers unveil their latest models

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Two electric vehicle manufacturers have swooped on a new Universal Transmission application for their vehicles from VMT Technologies. Both Vision Motor Cars and Leo Motors have filed purchase orders worth up to $480million with a Korean company also offering to build the transmission to fulfil the initial orders.

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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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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Some of the leading car manufacturers in the world have been joining forces since the onset of the green car revolution in an effort to pool their resources and breakthrough technological boundaries.

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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.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2009

The list of participants at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, which kicks off to the Press tomorrow (October 21), is perhaps indicative of Japan’s waning fortunes. Here we look at the green cars to be introduced by the three major Japanese manufacturers at the event: Honda – Introducing a world first. Faye Sunderland.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Tuesday 23 February 2010 Steeped in tradition, having been established in 1905 and now set for its 80th edition, the Geneva International Motor Show has always been one of the highlights of the automotive calendar. Regarded as a level playing field for the world’s car manufacturers as Switzerland lacks an automotive industry of [.].

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

As thousands of members of the press decend on Tokyo ready for the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show to open on Wednesday, Green Car Reports brings you a preview of the electric and plug-in cars we're expecting to see at the show.

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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.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

In the US, Chrysler and General Motors fell into bankruptcy; while in Japan even its major automakers have been left reeling from significant profit falls. It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? Averting a slump.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 23, 2020

Aiways, the Shanghai-based manufacturer, will reveal the European version of its all-electric SUV at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 18, 2009

The future may be green for General Motors, but it’s also green for an old General Motors plant. a new US vehicle manufacturer that plans to build environmentally friendly cars at the facility. Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors GM plant Lousiana V-Vehicle Company.

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JULY 5, 2009

Vehicle manufacturers in China have largely lived in the shadows of their Japanese counterparts. 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.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Where we stand: December, 2011 Perhaps there is no greater proof of how quickly times can change in the motoring industry than with Czech automobile manufacturer, Skoda. During the 1980s it was manufacturing cars that conceptually dated back to the 1960s and its dated image made it the punch-line to more than its fair share [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The biennial Tokyo Motor Show runs from 25 October to 5 November, and is regarded in the motor industry as one of the most diverse shows on the calendar thanks to the wide variety of manufacturers and styles on show.

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OCTOBER 30, 2018

GM plans to announce a major shift in manufacturing that could benefit electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Multiple sources indicate that GM plans a big shift in its manufacturing. Chevrolet introduced a concept electric drag racer. Charging networks join forces.

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MARCH 28, 2018

To contribute to the realization of next-generation green cars and autonomous vehicles with higher efficiency and higher reliability, the RH850/E2x Series MCU incorporates up to six 400 megahertz (MHz) CPU cores, making it the first on-chip flash memory automotive MCU to achieve the industry’s highest processing performance of 9600 MIPs.

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APRIL 3, 2014

Top motor manufacturers, hydrogen fuel suppliers, the Mayor of London’s Office and global energy consultancies have announced the HyFive project – a £31million deal to make hydrogen-powered vehicles a viable choice for European drivers. At City Hall, London, five different manufacturers have agre[.].

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APRIL 22, 2024

“We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said to Green Car Reports at a recent event that emphasized sustainability and EVs.

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Green Cars News

JULY 18, 2009

Demand is so high for green cars after government incentives were introduced in Japan, that the Honda Motor Company, the country’s number two car manufacturer, has said it will start partial weekend shifts at two factories in a bid to push low emission vehicles off the production line.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The biennial Tokyo Motor Show runs from 24 October to 4 November, and is regarded in the motor industry as one of the most diverse shows on the calendar thanks to the wide variety of manufacturers and styles on show.

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APRIL 27, 2024

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 26, 2024. According to reports, the Indiana-built EV could be a Highlander EV, while the Kentucky model might incorporate all the leading-edge manufacturing methods Toyota has suggested in recent years are on the way.

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

The future is… small for General Motors. The American car manufacturer will invest around $145million in the Orion Assembly Centre in Lake Orion, Michigan, to focus on the development of small cars. The vehicles in question will be Chevrolet’s new small car and Buick’s future compact saloon car, the Verano.

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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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AUGUST 10, 2009

If Japan is the clear leader in the green car race to date, then its neighbour China can certainly be given the ‘one to watch’ tag. They met for the first time on July 30-31 in Beijing and are likely to be a force to be reckoned with as the country continues its green car expansion.

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