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Greening The Rouge: Ford's More Sustainable Pickup Plant
A green roof is not at its most photogenic in a Michigan winter. In fact, it's hardly green at all--more like gray and brown--though it still insulates the building below just as well. But while some of the green aspects of Ford's showcase Rouge assembly plant have succumbed to the January weather...
EPA Proposes 10-to-20-Percent Gas Mileage Rise for Big Trucks
Well, now we know the numbers. And there are a lot of them. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation jointly proposed cutting greenhouse-gas... October 25, 2010 by John Voelcker 4
Tesla Fined $275,000 Over Emissions Regulations
With electricity not always generated through renewable methods, it can be hard to claim that an EV is truly zero-emissions. It's generally accepted that you aren't pumping... August 30, 2010 by Antony Ingram 6
California Steps Up Gross-Polluter Vehicle Retirement Program
Not only do old cars pollute more than new ones, they pollute a lot more. According to a rule proposed by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, fully “75 percent of... August 20, 2010 by John Voelcker 3
We Hit the Big Time: NPR's 'All Things Considered' Calls!
We are mostly humble peasants here at Green Car Reports. We just try to report on green cars fairly, with an occasional bit of acerbity tossed in for flavor. Once in a while... August 2, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
Cities Want High-Mileage Hybrid Taxis; Judge Says It's Illegal
If you've been to New York City lately, you may have noticed an increasing number of hybrid taxis on the roads: mostly Ford Escape Hybrid SUVs, but also Toyota Camry Hybrid... July 29, 2010 by John Voelcker 9
Electric Vehicles: As Clean As The Grid Powering Them
Electric vehicles are zero emissions, right? That's a rhetorical question. As I'm sure most of you are aware, that statement is only correct up to a point. Most electric... July 21, 2010 by Antony Ingram 11
Dutch Scientists Develop Concrete That Cleans The Air
When it comes to air pollution, most attempts to reduce it look at the source rather than after-treatment. Making new cars cleaner and more efficient is only part of the... July 7, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
2011 Chevy Volt “Hold Charge” Mode for European ZEV Zones, But Not U.S.
The EPA and CARB like zero emissions vehicles, but don't want you controlling when you decide your vehicle is zero emissions. According to Tony Posawatz, line director for... May 25, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 6
Saturday Selection: Stuff Sort-of-Relevant To Green Cars
We read a lot of stuff here to cover the world of green cars. No surprise there. But there's a lot we see that doesn't lend itself to a full article, though we hate to let it... May 8, 2010 by John Voelcker 1
What Wacky Forms of Electric Tourist Transport Can YOU Invent?
It must be Friday, when the silly stuff comes up. According to Japan Times, in the Kansai region of Japan, four companies have got together to produce a new vehicle which... May 7, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Five More Myths About Electric Cars, Courtesy of Think
Yesterday, we published a piece called Five Myths About Electric Cars, Courtesy of Think, whose CEO Richard Canny sent them to us. Today we have five more, to finish off his... April 27, 2010 by John Voelcker 9
Five Myths About Electric Cars, Courtesy of Think
Last Thursday was the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and the CEO of one electric-car maker took the occasion to speak out on some of the popular myths around the... April 26, 2010 by John Voelcker 4
Bogus Biofuels Blast Rebutted by Bentley Gent
Almost a year ago, we called Bentley's much-touted biofuels strategy "bogus," in an alliterative headline to a piece that was much forwarded around the green-car world. Now... February 23, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
States Bite Back Against Emissions Regulations, Even California
When automakers and the Obama White House announced agreement on a single national standard for emissions and fuel economy last May, the entire auto industry heaved a huge... February 17, 2010 by John Voelcker 7
To Infiniti and Beyond: What's the Essence of Their Hybrid Program?
It's no mystery that Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, wants electric vehicles to be a significant part of the Japanese automaker's future. He takes every chance he gets to advertise... December 5, 2009 by Robert Scardino 3
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