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Tesla Battery 'Bricking': The Real Story Behind The Scare
Late last night, a sensational blog post circulated through Silicon Valley. It claimed that several $100,000-plus Tesla Roadsters were now useless as the result of a "devastating design problem," with their battery packs "bricked" from being left too long without plugging in. Early this morning, we...
Chrysler Abandons Quest For Energy Dept Low-Interest Loans
The U.S. Department of Energy hasn't made any new loans under its Advanced Technology Vehicle Program in well over a year. At its current rate, it may never do so. The latest... February 16, 2012 by John Voelcker
What Killed Electric Cars? The Electric Motor, 100 Years Ago
Ever felt a bit cranky in the morning? Chances are, it's not for quite the same reason as it would have been for your great grandfather. Because originally, "cranky" was what... February 15, 2012 by Antony Ingram 5
Variable Supercharger Blends Fuel Economy, Performance: Video
Contrary to popular belief, not all of us who love speed embrace gas-guzzling V-8s. Many of us can’t wait for the day when affordable performance cars come in... January 27, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Top Model Goes Carbon Fiber In 2015
The launch of a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is always important, given the influence the car has in the luxury sedan sector. We'd be hard-pressed to call it exciting though... January 17, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1
500 Mile Electric Cars? New Lithium-Air Tech Has Potential
We'd be the first to point out that many of the electric car owners currently out on the roads have had absolutely no trouble with the 100 or so miles they get from a full... January 12, 2012 by Antony Ingram 20
Ford: Using Apps To Maximize Your Electric Car Experience
Electric cars might have been killed off a couple of times in the past, but the current wave appears to have hit at just the right time. It's not all to do with concerns over... January 11, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1
Gasoline-Powered Fuel Cell To Fix Electric-Car Range Anxiety?
While electric-car advocates may avoid the issue, some buyers simply won't choose a plug-in car that can't travel unlimited distances. That's where the Chevy Volt-style range... December 6, 2011 by John Voelcker 16
Nissan Boosts Fuel Economy By Redesigning CVT In 2013 Altima
One of the best ways to improve fuel economy is to keep a car's engine operating at its most efficient speed, regardless of how fast the vehicle is traveling. That's the... November 29, 2011 by John Voelcker 1
Mazda Improves Fuel-Saving Start-Stop System With Capacitors
Do start-stop systems, which smartly switch off the gasoline (or diesel) engine at stoplights and restart it as soon as you lift off the brake pedal, produce significant... November 28, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 1
No Bull With Fisker Karma's Low Carbon, Sustainable Leather
It would be a shame to put so much effort into making a luxury super sedan like the 2012 Fisker Karma, only to fill the interior with materials that go against the low-carbon... November 17, 2011 by Antony Ingram 2
Thank Hybrids, Electric Cars For Your Gasoline Car's Tech
Electric cars and hybrid vehicles may still lag a little behind traditional gasoline cars when it comes to sales figures, but their impact is wider-reaching than you might... November 3, 2011 by Antony Ingram 2
BMW Pairs Electric And Traditional Turbos To Boost Efficiency
To improve fuel efficiency, engines are gradually shedding accessory drives. Electric power steering is now commonplace, and electric air conditioning compressors are used on... November 3, 2011 by John Voelcker 3
2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv: 40 MPG Highway, No Electric Motor Needed
Car companies are taking several different directions towards making their cars of the future more efficient. Some are going down the hybrid route, using electric motors to... November 2, 2011 by Antony Ingram 1
Toyota Prius Hybrid Gets Phone Connectivity With Toyota Touch
Oscar Wilde once said, "It is a very sad thing that nowadays there is so little useless information." Now, he might not have said that had he lived in modern times and seen... October 31, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Want To Race An Electric Car or Hybrid? Now You Can, With Forza Motorsport 4
Okay. We admit it. Just like most automotive journalists, most of the team here at GreenCarReports love the thrill of power, speed and driving a really powerful car really... October 28, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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