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Tesla Battery 'Bricking': The Real Story Behind The Scare

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...

February 22, 2012 by  23
 
Sergio Marchionne

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 


 
1912 Cadillac Touring Edition

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  5


 
The Rotrak supercharger system

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  6


 
MercedesSport E-Class Individualization

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  1


 
2012 Mitsubishi i electric car battery pack

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  20


 
2012 Ford Focus Electric

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  1


 
EnerFuel High Temperature Fuel Cell

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  16


 
Xtronic CVT, 6th generation  -  for 2013 Nissan Altima

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  1


 
Mazda i-ELOOP regenerative braking system with capacitor storage

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  1


 
2012 Fisker Karma

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  2


 
Opel Ampera

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  2


 
Turbocharger

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  3


 
2012 Mazda Mazda3 SkyActiv

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  1


 
Toyota Touch Life smartphone synchronizing

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 


 
Forza 4 Electric and Hybrid Cars

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 


 
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