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Tesla Model X Details, Audi Quattro Hybrid, Nissan's Other Green Cars: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk reveals details of the Model X electric crossover and some future Model S upgrades, Audi files patents for a hybrid all-wheel drive system and more-aerodynamic wheels, and Nissan''s green-car plans don''t include plug-in hybrids.

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Tesla Facts, Fisker's Loan, GM's Tesla Rival: This Week @ Green Car Reports

Green Car Reports

What happened this week in the world of green cars? This week, we told you five facts about Tesla Motors and electric cars that might have surprised you. Tesla also made headlines when CEO Elon Musk said the electric car company would have a self-driving car on the road within three years.

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Tesla Vs Porsche, Green-Car Deals, No Bolt For U.K., Taiwan Thunder: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We're back from the Frankfurt Motor Show, and we've been thinking about what upcoming German electric luxury cars mean for Tesla Motors. We also compare some sporty compact cars, tell you about a new hatchback coming up, and lay out this month's best green-car deals.

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Tesla Motors, Model S, And NY Times: Google+ Hangout Video

Green Car Reports

Tesla Motors, a notorious review in The New York Times of its Model S electric sedan, and the company's future were the topics of discussion last week among High Gear Media editors during a Google+ Hangout on Air video chat.

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Tesla Motors aims to tackle fire risk

Green Cars News

Tesla Motors is determined to wipe out concerns over garage fires after announcing it will introduce an improved wall adapter with thermal fuse. The announcement follows Tesla''s decision to introduce a software upgrade to the Model S (pictured) that enables safer charging in certain conditions as t[.].

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Tesla Q1 Results, 2016 Chevy Volt CA HOV Lane Access, GM Misses Green-Car Target: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have findings from Tesla Motors' quarterly earnings call, an indication that the 2016 Chevrolet Volt will get solo California carpool-lane access, and General Motors' admission that it won't meet its goal of selling 500,000 hybrid and electric cars by 2017. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Motors makes new battery agreement

Green Cars News

Tesla Motors and Panasonic Corporation have expanded their agreement, committing to the supply of close to two billion lithium-ion batteries until December 31, 2017. The battery cells are set to be used in both the Tesla Model S and the Tesla Model X (pictured), which is a performance utility vehic[.].