Green Car News
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The next electric BMW has been the subject of intense interest and discussion for many months. Now, we think we've pieced together a rough idea of the car, its timing, its configuration, and its technology. The BMW i5 electric crossover SUV (with optional range extender) will likely be unveiled at an auto show sometime next year, and go into production in 2018 or 2019 as a 2019 or 2020 model. DON'T MISS: BMW i5 to have range extender, use carbon-fiber body: product chief The BMW i5, as previously reported, is expected to be an all-electric five-door crossover SUV with seats for five and a...
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Particulate filters for Mercedes diesels to come to gasoline vehicles tooMercedes-Benz will use particulate filters in both gasoline and diesel cars.
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Tesla enlists owners' clubs to be lobbying army; insists on it, in fact
Tesla wants "official" owners' clubs to aid its lobbying efforts.
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2017 Ford Fusion Energi electric range rises to 22 miles
The all-electric range of every type of plug-in car has risen since their introduction in 2011, and will continue to increase with further boosts in battery energy density. This means that not only electric cars will get longer ranges, but so will plug-in hybrids. The latest maker to join the...
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Tesla gigafactory grand opening event to be held July 29
Tesla will hold a grand opening event for its "gigafactory" July 29.
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2011 Nissan Leaf electric car crosses 150,000 miles of commuting (updated)
Many drivers with a 130-mile round-trip each day to work and back might deem the 73-mile EPA-rated range of a 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car far too little to qualify for the commute. Not Steve Marsh, though. The Washington resident continues to rack up miles in his early Leaf. He crossed 100,000...
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Which completely fictional electric car caused a stir on the Interwebs over the last few weeks? And, what secret software are some Tesla cars running in real-world driving to help the company refine its future self-driving capabilities? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, May 27, 2016. Friday, we updated a story from 2013 about a 2011 Nissan Leaf that had covered 100,000 miles of all-electric commuting in Washington state. That car has now covered 150,000 miles for owner Steve Marsh on his 130-mile round-trip...
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High-mileage Nissan Leaf, RIP Buick Verano, Tesla Autopilot limits: Today's Car News
We have stories on Buick, Nissan, and Tesla today.
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Let's be clear: Tesla's Autopilot is not a 'self-driving car'
Tesla's Autopilot system has clear limitations.
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China mulls congestion charge, quotas in Beijing for emission, traffic woes
Since the 1950s, California has been a global leader in efforts to limit and then eliminate emissions from motor vehicles. But with hazardous and choking air pollution in its major cities, not to mention traffic jams to rival any in the world, China may prove to be the Golden State's...
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Automobile Driving Museum show offers electric-car history retrospective
The Automobile Driving Museum is exhibiting electric cars from the past five decades.
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Buick Verano to die as yet another small sedan gives way to SUVs
The Buick Verano compact sedan will end production in October.
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Tesla and Volkswagen make headlines today.
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Start-stop systems to be offered on all GM vehicles by 2020
General Motors reportedly plans to offer start-stop on at least one powertrain in every model by 2020.
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Wireless charging guidelines issued by SAE standards group
The Society of Automotive Engineers recently issued guidelines for wireless electric-car charging.
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VW diesel settlement: progress being made on details, judge says
The Federal judge overseeing negotiations toward a U.S. settlement of the Volkswagen diesel-emission cheating scandal said Tuesday that good progress was being made toward reaching a final resolution by June 21. The Environmental Protection Agency and Volkswagen are on track to file a final...
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Secret Tesla software updates simulate new Autopilot abilities on customers' cars
Tesla is secretly testing new Autopilot features on customer cars in the real world.
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Musk vs Buffett, How VW scandal was uncovered, Isle of Man TT Zero: Today's Car News
We have stories on renewable energy, the Volkswagen diesel scandal, and electric motorcycle racing today.
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Companies backed by Elon Musk and Warren Buffett battle over solar power in Nevada.
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These engineers uncovered the VW diesel emission scandal
How West Virginia University engineers uncovered Volkswagen's emissions cheating.
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London's black cabs go plug-in hybrid; maker Geely issues bonds to fund work
London Taxi Company now has additional funding to build its plug-in hybrid TX5 cab.
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2017 Mitsubishi Mirage driven, CAFE explained, Mercedes electric cars: Today's Car News
We have stories on Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi today.
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How CAFE works: 5 things you should know about gas-mileage standards
As automakers and policy wonks fret and fuss over future fuel economy standards, interested spectators may be lost in the fumes. What exactly are Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, and what's important to know about them? The CAFE rules have many layers and facets—far too many to put...
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China brings its fuel quality standards up to global levels, quickly
China aims to improve fuel quality as well as lower emissions.
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