Green Car Reports

MARCH 20, 2024

Toyota hints of more advanced route planners for plug-in hybrids in the future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lexus RX finally has a plug-in hybrid in the lineup. The Biden administration eases the path ahead for automakers to go electric. In a review of the.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. The other two short-listed finalists in contention for the award were the Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid and the Volkswagen Golf GTE. I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of the team in Munich.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Electric RVs are on the horizon Airstream owner Thor Industries revealed a plug-in hybrid RV PHEV RVs offer more range for less money than an electric RV Electric trucks and SUVs have arrived, and in the quest for lower-carbon-impact camping, fully electric RVs aren’t far behind. Thor, which has 60% of the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

And Kia sees hydrogen fuel-cell models and vegan leather in its future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Subaru brings the Crosstrek Hybrid back for another year. Hyundai brings back the past with a new twist. Kia was among several automakers that last week expanded upon previous.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Faraday Future names a new CEO. And Mercedes-Benz introduces the latest revamped member of its plug-in hybrid family. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e plug-in hybrid will charge faster, go farther all-electric on a charge.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 6, 2020

Mercedes adds plug-in hybrids, but not for the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We cover a wide range of follow-up points and takeaways regarding GM’s upcoming electric vehicles. And Ford is making some of its big vans electric. Ford is planning to introduce an electric version of its Transit van for the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 6, 2023

Ram reveals the direction of its future trucks, and it’s electric. And there’s another Ram plug-in on the way. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW is going back to basics with the look and the interface for its mid-decade EVs. The Sony-Honda EV brand now has a name.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 7, 2023

Toyota sees 125-mile plug-in hybrids as part of the future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lyft is planning on a lot more electric rides. Kia ramps up its EV plans. And we drove the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Mercedes-Benz lays out plans for more capable plug-in hybrid cars. Faraday Future's funding hits a snag—again. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Bollinger announces its B2 electric pickup truck. And Europe commits to slash carbon dioxide by another 35 percent by 2030.

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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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ About the authors.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 9, 2023

Lexus introduced a spacious plug-in hybrid SUV. And Porsche provided a glimpse of future electric sports cars from the brand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM jumps in with Ford in embracing the Tesla charging standard. The base Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs less for 2024.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Today, we've got a different approach to electric trucks, a complicated combustion engine, more solar power, a plug-in future Ford, and some worries about U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Over the weekend, as we do every seven days, we ran down last week's most important green-car stories.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2021

The Ford Maverick hybrid shows a 40-mpg future for gasoline compact trucks that Toyota has inexplicably omitted. And Volvo has been selling a lot of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia carries the Niro EV over as anticipation builds for the EV6. We sum up recent Tesla recalls.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 6, 2020

And we drove a very posh plug-in hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A concept car from Hyundai hints that in the future, cars from the company might clean the air inside the vehicle—and even. McLaren aims for some electric-only range. Gas prices continue their plunge.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Jaguar Land Rover is looking at its electric-mobility future. And we dig into some of the best EVs and plug-in hybrids for the snow. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla scores big in Consumer Reports’ annual roundup, and might be using a different kind of battery for China for the Model 3.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 8, 2018

In February 2014, Green Car Reports had published about 9,800 news articles. More than four years ago, this site looked back at its first five years of coverage to assess what had changed—and what we'd learned. Now, we're repeating the exercise. The number is now up to more than 16,800. Much has changed since then, however.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Today, we've got more electric-car sales reporting, Ford's plans for its future (light on product specifics), a deadline for telling the EPA what you think, and an unlikely coalition of energy lobbyists. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Today's news is dominated by the global debut of the 2018 Nissan Leaf electric cars, and we've got full details, prototype drive impressions, and a nine-point cheat sheet. Also, news on California's dirtiest diesels and thoughts on the future of plug-in hybrids. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2014

buyers will have a choice of at least three plug-in hybrid SUV models to choose from. Now, we''ve driven a prototype version of one of them: the BMW X5 e-Drive, which will be shown as an updated concept car at this week''s New York Auto Show. DON''T MISS: New York Auto Show: Green Cars And.'

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 17, 2021

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has confirmed that its Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Clarity Fuel Cell are on. GM is adding more battery factories and upping investment, as Toyota says it’s too early to focus on EVs. The Honda Clarity lineup is at the end of the road.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2017

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 We asked our.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Which automaker announced it will include “mega casting” in future EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 11, 2022. Details were released this week for two upcoming plug-in hybrids. The 2023 Kia.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Today, we compare the 2017 Chevrolet Volt and 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrids, Mercedes-Benz contemplates the future of diesel cars in the U.S., and nuTonomy plans to test its autonomous Renault Zoe electric car on the streets of Boston. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Today, it's almost all about Tesla: introduction of its future Semi, a surprise new Roadster too, and the most important question for the company. Also, aggressive pricing on the Honda Clarity Plug-In, some long-ago electric-car history, and a billion dollars for Nio. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 30, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: An industry analyst ignores an important electric-car player, we drive the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel full-size pickup truck, and patent drawings hint at future Porsche plug-in car plans. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Move the cars underground!

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 20, 2015

Today''s news is all about carmakers'' future plans. Volkswagen confirms that all of its plug-in cars will soon have DC fast-charging capability, Infiniti says it won''t build its previously-discussed electric car, and Hyundai''s head of green-car R&D talks to us about upcoming hybrids and electric cars.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2019

Geely launches a new electric-vehicle brand, and Karma teases more about its future product plans. And Tesla wasn't the only one with a plug-in vehicle sales slump in the first quarter. As we ramp up for auto shows in Shanghai and New York, it's the start of what's bound to be a busy week here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2017

Today, we've got the latest on Hyundai-Kia's aggressive electric-car plans, a eulogy for natural-gas cars, plug-in sales in Europe, and a poll about the future of ads for cars with engines. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Results were.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2019

A plan for more plug-in vehicles is changing form at Bentley—to what, we're not sure yet. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A West Coast network could keep semis charged up. Analysts peer into the Tesla Roadster. And Ford's under federal scrutiny for emissions certifications.

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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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Baua Electric

MARCH 3, 2024

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 2, 2024. Fiat also provided a glimpse of its future in the form of five stylish compact EV concepts , including a pickup and camper. Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator highlights Volvo’s current PHEV architecture: front-wheel drive combustion engine, electric motor on the rear axle. The plug-in hybrid is a perfect bridge to an electric society. Plug-in hybrids are expensive—they’re a combination of two expensive drive trains.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 31, 2017

Although a handful of automakers have opted to skip the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, there are still plenty of new green concept cars and production models confirmed to make their debut.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2018

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, April 13, 2018. When will all-wheel-drive and lower-range versions of the Tesla Model 3 go on sale? What about its Model Y crossover sibling? What might a restyled 2019 Toyota Prius hybrid look like?

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Green Car Reports

JULY 20, 2015

Today, get the details on notable upgrades to the Tesla Model S electric car, the story of a California startup planning an electric car of its own, and the prospects of new plug-in hybrid SUVs against the Tesla Model X. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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