Green Car News
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Today, we listen to you on the Model 3, the Mirai makes a case for consistency, and a Chrysler that can crash (very well, might we add). All this and more on Green Car Reports. The timing of the first Tesla Model 3 delivery remains a subject of hot contention in the auto industry. We asked our Twitter followers what they thought. More than two years ago, the U.S. and China agreed to study their respective subsidies to the fossil-fuel industry. The peer-reviewed reports are now out. The numbers are staggering. The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will arrive at its first dealers within three months, but...
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Know what a 'baller' is? Wanna be one for clean energy?A new Energy Department campaign promotes electric cars in a questionable way.
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Nikola's all-electric, all-terrain vehicle packs Tesla-size battery pack
It’s not quite the electric vehicle we were expecting from Nikola Motor Company but this rough-and-tumble buggy is actually the American startup’s first product. It’s called the Nikola Zero, and it’s a pure electric UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) whose battery has a...
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2017 Toyota Mirai price stays same, fuel-cell car adds new color
The 2017 Toyota Mirai carries over essentially unchanged.
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2017 Chevy Bolt EV: here's what can go wrong for electric-car pioneer
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will be on dealership floors within several weeks, cementing its position as the first affordable 200-mile electric car. It will beat planned 200-mile electric cars from BMW, Nissan, Tesla, Volkswagen, and other makers, and that's all to the good for plug-in car...
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U.S., China peer-reviewed reports lay out huge subsidies for fossil fuels
The U.S. and China published the results of a reciprocal peer review on their fossil-fuel subsidies.
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The Tesla Model 3, a mass-priced electric car that's not yet on sale, has had a huge impact on the auto industry. The fact that Silicon Valley carmaker Tesla Motors could get more than 350,000 people to put down $1,000 each for a vehicle they wouldn't receive for 18 months or more was astounding enough. But Tesla CEO Elon Musk's goal of boosting his company's production by a factor of 10 in just three years—from 50,000 last year to 500,000 in 2018—was seen by much of the industry as delusional. DON'T MISS: What is the maximum electric-car price for mass-market success? Poll...
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Tesla hack, Chevy Bolt EV & Lyft, Ford electric-vehicle strategy: Today's Car News
Today's news includes Ford, Chevy, and Tesla.
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Ford's electric-vehicle strategy: absorb costs in most profitable trucks
Ford's electrification strategy will rely heavily on trucks and commercial vehicles.
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BMW will electrify its regular cars; what happens to 'i' models?
BMW may sell all-electric versions of some of its regular models alongside the dedicated "i" models.
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Lyft will have self-driving cars within five years: Bolt EV's main role?
Will the Chevrolet Bolt EV serve as the basis for autonomous Lyft cars?
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Tesla software update fixes flaw found by Chinese white-hat hackers
A Chinese security firm discovered a software vulnerability in the Tesla Model S.
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We have lots of electric car news today.
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What is the maximum electric-car price for mass-market success? Poll results
A few weeks ago, we asked our Twitter followers how low electric-car prices would have to go for them to succeed in the market. The answers were revealing, because the sweet spot seemed to be around $25,000, the price chosen by half the respondents. Another quarter of the survey participants chose...
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Electric cars necessary to protect Mercedes jobs, says labor leader
Daimler's labor leader wants the company to produce more electric-powertrain components in house.
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Southeast gasoline drivers to get range anxiety after pipeline rupture?
A pipeline rupture in Alabama is causing gasoline shortages.
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Can GM beat Chinese BYD as global electric-car leader? It plans to try
General Motors believes it can beat BYD on its home turf.
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Every diesel brand in Europe emits more than VW, says new report
A new study indicates the majority of European-market diesel cars exceed emissions limits in real-world driving.
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The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car will carry a price of $37,495 for the base LT trim level, including the mandatory destination charge, before incentives. The Bolt EV Premier model starts at $41,780 before incentives. The Premier trim includes front and rear heated and leather-appointed seats, a surround camera, and rear camera mirror as standard. Both models offer DC fast charging as an option—for an additional $750. DON'T MISS: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV first drive: 240 miles in an electric car Following on last week's announcement of a 238-mile EPA range rating and combined...
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Tesla MI battle, California 'green stickers,' Chevy Bolt EV name confusion: Today's Car News
Today's news includes California carpool-lane stickers and Tesla direct sales.
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California removes limit on carpool access for plug-in hybrids
California removed its limit on "green stickers" that grant carpool-lane access to plug-in hybrids.
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2018 Kia Soul EV to get range boost to keep pace: report
The Kia Soul EV may get a range increase as part of an upcoming refresh.
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Why Africa gets filthiest diesel fuel: little regulation, global traders
All countries have to deal with emissions from diesel vehicles, but African nations have it worse than most. They often have few emissions regulations, something Swiss trading firms take advantage of by importing fuel that's too dirty for sale in other regions. These firms often serve as both...
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Michigan says selling Tesla electric cars in state is illegal, again
Michigan denied Tesla's application for a dealership license.
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