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. Ford and Samsung develop a new battery pack for regenerative braking and engine.'

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Green Car Reports

JULY 23, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We drive the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf electric car and Golf TDI diesel back to back, Tesla halts Model S assembly to prepare for the Model X, and Ford details fuel-efficient engines for the 2015 F-150. We compare the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf TDI in a.' All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 27, 2016

It covers only VW and Audi TDI models with 2.0-liter It's good news for the 475,000 owners of those. The Volkswagen diesel settlement approved by a federal judge earlier this week does not address all of the company's cars fitted with illegal "defeat device" software. liter 4-cylinder engines, sold in the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims recently-unveiled changes to Tesla Autopilot could have prevented the fatal crash that occurred in May, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid crossover debuts at the 2016 Miami Auto Show, and an Audi executive claims significant progress is being made toward a settlement for V-6 TDI diesel vehicles with illegal "defeat.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 13, 2016

liter TDI diesel cars, and we look at when electric-car tax credits will expire. Today, General Motors says it won't fund Combined Charging Standard (CCS) DC fast-charging stations for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car, California rejects Volkswagen's proposed fix for 2.0-liter All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Magnesium has potential as the next lightweight material for fuel-efficient cars, Tesla and the Irvine California Fire Department dispute the cause of a fire that involved a Model S electric car, and we drive the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan TDI. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Today, we have spy shots of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV production car, details on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ethanol rules for 2016, and a "goodwill" program for Audi A3 TDI owners to match the one already offered by Volkswagen in the wake of the diesel-emissions scandal. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 6, 2016

liter V-6 TDI powertrain remains uncertain, and BMW loses electric-car staff to a Chinese startup. Today, General Motors and Lyft plan to use the Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car as an autonomous-driving test bed, the future of cars equipped with Volkswagen's 3.0-liter All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

The bad news for Volkswagen just keeps on coming. In the last week, the company has fired much of its upper management, eradicated all mention of its TDI diesels from its U.S. website, and admitted that 11 diesel million vehicles have software that enabled them to pass emission tests whle emitting 10 to 35 times the permissible U.S.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 9, 2023

We do know this car has 119K miles, a new clutch -- yes it's a manual -- 18-inch wheels, a slight lift over stock, sunroof, tinted windows, and aftermarket headlights and grille. Oh, and it's a TDI. There does appear to be some minor cosmetic damage, such as scratches. A stick-shift diesel wagon? The automotive journalist's dream car.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 7, 2017

Today, we have good news on electric-car buyers, a grim EPA budget, an apparently failed new battery, and production of the first plug-in hybrid minivan to hit the market. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Four out of 10 drivers globally would consider buying an electric car today, but the numbers vary a lot by country.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 29, 2023

Looking at the news, it’d be easy to think that catalytic converter theft is carried out by a wily group of bandits under cover of night, but that’s not always the case. & Authorities busted TDI Towing after gathering 5,000 hours of undercover work over three years.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 18, 2017

Today, we've got three separate Volkswagen stories: one on a new all-electric concept car, one on the return of (a few) VW TDI diesels, and one on its Electrify America plan. Plus, more Tesla Model S electric luxury sedan changes! All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Catch up on last week's news with our Week in Reverse feature and video. Today, Volkswagen gets more time to figure out it diesel modifications, Congress passes a budget bill that cuts EPA funding, but keeps other environmental measures intact, and we answer a question about a dead hybrid battery pack. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 5, 2016

liter TDI diesel settlement, Henrik Fisker discusses a new company that will build electric cars, and LG Chem will supply battery cells to Faraday Future. Today, most affected owners say they will take the Volkswagen 2.0-liter All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 7, 2018

Volkswagen is returning recalled TDIs for sale at its dealerships, and we drive one that has had a software update to address emissions violations. Is it as good as we remember? Tesla makes good on a promise to reduce the number of its contractors by locking them out of facilities this morning. That was fast!

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 29, 2017

Today, we have Volkswagen TDI models that are "undrivable" following diesel fixes, the true impact of the clean energy industry on the U.S. economy, and news on German and Austrian electrification efforts. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 1, 2016

liter TDI diesel cars, Tesla extends cheaper leases on its electric cars through September, and the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid's U.S. Catch up on last week's news. Today, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) says it will test proposed modifications for Volkswagen 2.0-liter launch is delayed again.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2020

The compact four-door model offers three powertrains at launch: two TFSI versions (one with a 48V mild-hybrid system) and one TDI diesel. TDI with 110 kW (150 PS) (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 3.9 – 3.6 As a result, the new A3 Sedan with the 2.0 TDI 110 kW (150 PS) achieves a Cd value of 0.25 The 35 TFSI, a 1.5-liter

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Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2016

We've got Tesla deadlines, Volkswagen's V-6 TDI fix, and Chevy Bolt EV predictions in our Week in. 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.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 9, 2014

German carmaker Volkswagen has been the centre of attention at the Geneva Motor Show since announcing its electric car plans (see Volkswagen reveals electric car plans at Geneva) - and it has also given a debut to a new vehicle at the event. The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan TDI BlueMotion (pictured) w[.]. Volkswagen'

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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. Environmental Protection Agency accuses.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We round up the green cars and concepts of the 2014 New York Auto Show, reveal details on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, and talk about Toyota''s latest efficient gasoline engine. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI SportWagen concept brings efficiency, practicality, and a hint of sportiness.'

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 3, 2019

The Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal has fallen out of the news, but VW Group recently boosted its allowance for the total costs to 30 billion euros ($33 billion). VW has bought back hundreds of thousands of TDI diesel vehicles and is paying two distinct 10-figure penalties. In the U.S.,

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Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2016

liter TDI diesel cars finally got some good news this week when the terms of a proposed final settlement between VW and the EPA were announced. Owners of VW and Audi 2.0-liter

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2016

Today, we look at the implications of the surge in Tesla Model 3 deposits, a European Volkswagen diesel recall stalls, and Dutch boutique carmaker Spyker may build an electric SUV. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We have the Tesla Model 3, Toyota Prius Prime, and more in our Week in Reverse feature and video. Designers explain their work.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2017

liter V-6 TDI diesel engines used in Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen vehicles. Today, a death in the family, a future competitor for Tesla's Model 3, 10,000 plug-ins from one maker in one month, and some Dieselgate engine updates. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Regulators have approved modifications to certain VW Group 3.0-liter

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Green Car Reports

JULY 20, 2016

Today, read why Volkswagen won't bring its TDI diesel models back to the U.S. anytime soon, why regulators believe the 54.5-mpg mpg Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard for 2025 won't be met, and get a rundown of groups investigating Tesla Autopilot crashes. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 26, 2017

When news of its diesel-emissions cheating broke last September, Volkswagen issued a stop-sale order for affected TDI diesel cars. liter TDI models has been approved, the automaker is also beginning to buy back cars with illegal "defeat device" software from customers. Now that a settlement for 2.0-liter

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Today, Audi's CEO says the carmaker's delinquent 3.0-liter liter V-6 diesels can be fixed with software tweaks, analysts say low gas prices will affect 2016 Toyota Prius sales targets, and the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid sedan is priced from $28,645. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Today, Tesla Network may be the name of a new ride-sharing service from the Silicon Valley carmaker, the judge overseeing the Volkswagen diesel settlement may soon grant final approval of an agreement covering 2.0-liter liter 4-cylinder TDI cars, and the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is rated at 366 miles of range by the EPA.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2016

Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigates Tesla Autopilot after a fatal crash, we look at buyback amounts for Volkswagen TDI diesel cars, and Elio Motors builds its first test car. How does a new 2016 Tesla Model S compare with an original version in terms of price.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2016

With news reports speculating about the final terms of a settlement deal in the Volkswagen clean diesel litigation in the US, Elizabeth Cabraser, Court-appointed Lead Counsel for the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, released a statement regarding the settlement negotiations. liter TDI models. Elizabeth Cabraser.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2015

million diesel cars in Europe, and the brand-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt gets discounted. million TDI vehicles across Europe, although it has not said exactly how it will. Today, we've got details on Tesla's "Autopilot" autonomous-driving system, Volkswagen announces a recall of 8.5 All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 22, 2016

liter TDI owners, possible updates to Tesla Autopilot, and the Obama Administration's plan to fund a national network of electric-car charging stations. Today, we look at the choice facing Volkswagen 2.0-liter All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2014

However Kiefer, formerly head of Delphi’s powertrain systems unit who took over GM’s powertrain unit last September, said more will be coming, according to Automotive News. The Volkswagen Jetta TDI diesel, the main diesel competitor for the Cruze diesel, sold 46,409 over the same period; the diesel accounts for 26.7%

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 18, 2018

The latest source of all that stationary sheet metal is a storm of a different kind—the legal storm that ensued after Volkswagen agreed to buy back as many as 400,000 of its TDI diesels after courts.

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