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2012 Nissan Leaf: Here's What It Went Through To Get To You

2012 Nissan Leaf: Here's What It Went Through To Get To You

With thousands of Leafs sold since the model's launch, it appears most owners are more than happy with their purchase. For many, the Leaf will be their first taste of all-electric mobility, and they're finding that the Leaf is happy to do everything their previous vehicle did--only without...

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Should U.S. Cut Import Duties On Electric-Car Parts?

Import tariffs are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they're necessary to protect national industry, making it more expensive for overseas companies--who may have... April 30, 2012 by  2


 
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition

Best Used Green Car To Buy: Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Last week we started a series of the Five Best Used Green Cars To Buy. We've already looked at two of the best-known green cars, the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius and the 2006-2011... April 30, 2012 by  2


 
2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Prototype

Toyota RAV4 EV Teaser: Launch Details Coming Next Week

For people in the electric-car world, next week is a big deal. And Toyota is taking advantage of it. The company will formally launch its Toyota RAV4 EV next Monday at noon... April 30, 2012 by  4


 
2013 Ford Escape, launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Nov 2011

2013 Ford Escape Gets Official EPA Gas Mileage Ratings

When Ford decided to kill its hybrid variant of the 2012 Ford Escape, there was much gnashing of teeth and wailing here at GreenCarReports. Giving an impressive 34 mpg city... April 30, 2012 by  1


 
Lithium-ion battery pack for 2011 Chevrolet Volt

Do We Really Need 500-Mile Electric Car Batteries?

Back in January, we told you about IBM’s quest to build a rechargeable lithium-air battery that could theoretically let an electric car travel 500 miles on a single... April 30, 2012 by  36


 
'Diesel fuel only' caution on Audi Q7 TDI

One In 10 New Vehicles Will Be Diesel In 2015, Bosch Says; Here's Why

Hybrids have fans, diesels have fans, and while they produce their best fuel economy under different circumstances, each one tends to be a greener choice than a conventional... April 30, 2012 by  15


 
2011 Nissan Leaf SL

2012 Nissan Leaf Proves A Big Hit In Norway: Here’s Why

California and the Pacific Northwest may be the undisputed capital of electric cars in the U.S., but in Europe, that accolade is currently held by Norway. Last week, Nissan... April 30, 2012 by  4


 
Alfa Romeo Giulietta development prototype, Madison, Wisconsin, April 2012 [photo © by Thomas Bey]

Exclusive: Spy Shots Of Next-Generation Jeep Liberty Mule (Updated)

Always carry a camera; you never know what you'll see parked on the street. That's how our contributor, Thomas Bey, shot these exclusive spy shots of an engineering prototype... April 29, 2012 by  3


 
2012 Ford Mustang

Need (Or Want) A V-8? These Five Have The Highest MPG

If you haven't already clicked off the page in disgust, or headed straight to the comment section to voice your displeasure, then thanks for sticking with us on this one... April 27, 2012 by  11


 
Earth Day 2012 E-Drive in New York City

Earth Day Stunt: Plug-In Electric Cars Trace 'E' In NYC

A week ago today, you may have seen a small caravan of green cars wending its way through the streets of Manhattan. Or you may not have noticed them at all amidst yellow... April 27, 2012 by  1


 
2012 Infiniti Emerg-E concept

Infiniti Emerg-E Concept: Based On Lotus Evora Hybrid

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show had plenty to draw the eye, not least the shapely promo girls on every stand--but the undisputed star of the show was Infiniti's Emerg-E hybrid... April 27, 2012 by  1


 
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, production version road test, San Diego, CA, Jan 2012

Is the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid The Invisible Plug-In Car?

For the past few years, every time an automaker has launched a new plug-in hybrid or electric car, it’s been to a fanfare of sorts. But while Nissan, General Motors and... April 27, 2012 by  14


 
2010 Honda Civic Hybrid

Best Used Green Cars To Buy: 2006-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid

Now in its third generation, the Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the stalwarts of the compact hybrid class, having been around in one form or another since its introduction to... April 27, 2012 by  2


 
Green HOV-Lane Sticker

Want To Drive Your Green Car In CA HOV Lanes? Here’s How

If you live in California, you’ll know that buying a green car can come with impressive perks, including purchase rebates of up to $2,500 and access to the state's High... April 27, 2012 by  3


 
2011 Toyota Matrix

2012 Toyota Matrix: Small Car, Low Gas Mileage Too?

Sometimes you have to ask, What were they thinking? A recent article on five small cars with the worst gas mileage named four for which gas mileage may not even cross the... April 27, 2012 by 


 
 
 

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