Green Car Reports

APRIL 29, 2019

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. 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.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

we''ve got a brief drive of the Volkswagen Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, a comparison of pickup truck fuel-economy ratings, and details on upgrades to Tesla''s California factory. All this and more on Green Car Reports. As we head into a holiday weekend here in the U.S.,

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Fuel Economy Economy Hydrogen Fuel 132

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Hyundai and Kia sell hybrids, an electric car, and a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle in the U.S.--the the latter two in limited numbers--but there''s one green-car avenue the Korean automakers haven''t explored yet.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 9, 2012

It's autumn, which means that new 2013 cars are now showing up in dealerships all across the country. With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here's our selective list of the important new green models you'll be able to buy over the next year.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2019

Grove is focused on establishing sustainable mobility worldwide, and in Minas Gerais we have the partner and the location to create green cars as what we are currently doing in China. Much like China, Brazil is a country rich in geographic resources. —Professor Hao Yiguo, CEO and Founder of Grove Hydrogen Automotive.

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Brazil Hydrogen Pininfarina Vehicles 321

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

AAA conducted primary research to understand the effects of ambient temperature on the range and equivalent fuel economy of five battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold throughout the United States: the BMW i3, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S 75D and the Volkswagen e-Golf. Evaluated ambient temperatures included 20°F, 75°F and 95°F.

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Range Fuel Economy Economy Green Cars 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2012

shakeout in the gas station industry is expected as next-generation green cars, including electric and fuel-cell vehicles, become more popular. Next-generation cars will account for 56% of all automobiles in Japan in fiscal 2030, the agency predicted in a report released in mid-June.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2017

Today, we've got an intriguing analysis of which makers would win big from rolling back fuel-economy rules, news on the future Tesla Model 3 "P" performance version of the electric car, a grim climate-change update, and great deals on green cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Following our U.S.

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Climate Change Green Cars Climate Green 97

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

BMW thinks about the circular economy and CO2 reduction in a concept EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi shows the shape of an autonomous electric sedan for later in the decade. Nikola chooses Bosch for fuel cells. And the list of long-delayed Tesla products is growing.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 9, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla sees another eruption of copyright challenges in China, the natural-gas vehicle industry talks about diesel fuel, and we get the range and efficiency ratings from the EPA for the first Mercedes-Benz electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mercedes Fuel Economy Electric Cars China 132

Green Car Reports

JUNE 21, 2016

The world's major car markets have mostly now legislated increasing levels of fuel economy and reduced tailpipe emissions not only of gases directly toxic to humans but also of carbon dioxide, a key.

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Green Cars Fuel Economy Green Cars 111

Green Car Reports

MARCH 22, 2017

Today, we look at why looser fuel-economy rules won't create more jobs, why Tesla owners love their electric cars despite significant documented quality issues, and when the first high-volume Volkswagen electric car will arrive. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Fuel Economy Economy Electric Cars Fuel 100

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 24, 2018

A study shows little support for reduced fuel economy standards in the United States. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Jaguar plans to put the electric E-Type Zero into production. The 2020 Kia Soul EV steps out in front of the camera in a new round of spy photos. And what exactly are WLTP standards?

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Fuel Economy Kia 2020 Economy 102

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 18, 2013

There's good news and bad news for green car fans in the latest J.D. For a decade, that study has interviewed recent car buyers, asking detailed questions about their purchase decisions. Power and Associates Avoider Study.

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Fuel Economy Economy Cars Fuel 117

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Hydrogen rules aim to reel in the dirtier side of the hydrogen economy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Porsche and Audi are issuing recall letters for most of their plug-in vehicles, but it’s not for the vehicles themselves. And we look at the Prius Prime as one of the year’s best.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The EPA’s stricter final rule for fleet fuel economy and emissions is here, and we take a look at why some environmental groups still aren’t happy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Model Y gets crash-tested. And is the potential to lend some charge from one EV to another as game-changing as it sounds?

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EPA Standards Fuel Economy Charging 162

Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2022

economy are standing behind a plan to electrify trucks and buses. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is rolling out a police version of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup. States representing nearly half of the U.S.

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F-150 Honda Green Cars GM 153

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

If you're reading this site, there's a good chance that you're interested in driving green: saving fuel, perhaps reducing the overall impact of your transportation choices on the planet. buyers, you're interested in better fuel economy not for green reasons, but because it saves you money. Or maybe not.

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Green Green Cars Fuel Economy Buy 108

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. This year, the company will release between 30 to 50 fleet trials, Ashton told Green Car Congress , using the 2012 system. engine and 6-speed transmission.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 29, 2020

The news was first reported by Automotive News, and subsequently confirmed by Lincoln and Rivian to Green Car Reports. Stay-at-home orders and an imploding economy.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 11, 2022

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and. We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum.

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Jeep MPG Kia Mercedes 148

Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors says it will keep the price of its smaller electric sedan down, we tally plug-in electric car sales for June, and could new rules make European fuel-economy tests more realistic? All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Price Electric Cars Sale MPG 133

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 12, 2018

One of the best ways to get people to buy green cars is the same way automakers get consumers to buy any car—by making deals. Looking at October sales, among plug in cars other than Teslas, the bestsellers were those that offer the best deals from month to month. The list is compiled.

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Green Cars Green 2018 Cars 84

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fuel economy up to 34 mpg. Tesla is looking for a plant site in Mexico. And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. With just a little more space at the third row and cargo.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

We finish off the week with a look at where Tesla Motors can legally sell cars directly to customers, examine how dropping gas prices could impact impending Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules, and the Lit Motors C-1 electric motorcycle goes for a test run in a new video. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We explain how readers can make themselves heard about the EPA's proposed freeze in fuel economy standards. And will electric cars displace hybrid vehicles? All of this and more on Green Car Reports. GM works to create an ultra-fast charging system for the Chevrolet Bolt EV. The 2019 Honda Insight.

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Honda Insight Fuel Economy Insight 2019 84

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 16, 2018

New records show internal pushback at the EPA over freezing fuel-economy regulations. And we run down the best deals on green cars this month. All this and more on Green Car. Switzerland halts registrations of some diesels from Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.

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Green Cars EPA Green Diesel 69

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Tesla confirms a Certified Previously-Owned (CPO) program for used electric cars, we put the 2015 Honda Fit''s fuel-economy ratings to the test, and the 2016 Cadillac CT6 large luxury sedan will offer a plug-in hybrid option. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We''ve got the very last updates to our.'

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: A guide to Tesla Model S software updates since 2012, a review of the 2014 BMW 328d xDrive Sport Wagon, and why the EPA''s carbon limits could cost $7 per car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We investigate the fuel economy of diesel SUVs and crossovers.

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2014 BMW Carbon Fuel Economy 129

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

FEV performed engine mappings in a dynamometer test cell to evaluate the fuel economy of Pinnacle’s TP90 scooter engine compared to a benchmark engine (N15) from Pinnacle’s Asian OEM partner. This combination of variable compression ratio and our operating mode gets us huge fuel economy wins. Engine efficiency, Pinnacle TP90.

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy Production 262

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Midwest states manage to make their own hydrogen economy? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Today we bring two first drives—of the American-made Mercedes EQS SUV and of Audi’s most accessible EV yet, the Q4 E-Tron family. And will a group of U.S.

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Audi Mercedes SUV Hydrogen 144

Green Car Reports

MARCH 12, 2012

You may have noticed we feature the late Mazda RX-8 rather less often than the Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car. Considering the final iteration of the four-seat, four-door sports car delivered just 23 mpg highway from its 1.3-liter liter Renesis rotary engine, it really wasn’t a green car.

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Mazda Fuel Economy Engine Economy 101

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Today we''ve got specs on the 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV, a paean from a very dedicated Tesla Model S owner, and a new study supporting the concept of using electric cars to stabilize utility grids. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Read one owner''s (unprompted) love letter to the Tesla Model S electric car.

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2016 Volvo Fuel Economy Tesla 141

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 20, 2019

This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Jeep Wrangler diesel now has EPA fuel economy. The Jeep Wrangler goes diesel now and plug-in soon. And the BMW iX3 is still eventually headed to the U.S., with a new generation of electric-drive kit.

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Jeep BMW Diesel Fuel Economy 139

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Ford opened an investigation into the way it conducts fuel economy tests. Half of Consumer Reports top picks for 2019 include hybrids or plug-in cars. And Audi makes good on advertising the performance benefits of an electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Fuel Economy EPA Audi Economy 77

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: A lesson in electric-car charging etiquette, chemists propose using methanol fuel cells to power cars, and lessons learned road-tripping in a Tesla Model S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The owner of a 100,000-mile Nissan Leaf electric car will be honored Monday.

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Economy Charging Green Cars Cars 93

Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability.

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