Green Car News
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When a Toyota Prius drive event comes with a handling course, you know that things have changed. And in some ways, the all-new 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid is a very different car from the three generations of Prius that preceded it. Perhaps the main difference is simply that it drives, handles, and feels pretty much like a regular car from behind the wheel. DON'T MISS: 2016 Toyota Prius - full review We've been very eager to drive the fourth-generation Prius hybrid, which debuted in Las Vegas in September and made its first auto-show appearance just weeks later at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It'll...
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2016 Toyota Prius, 2017 Honda Clarity CA Launch, Tesla Model 3 Drag Coefficient: Today's Car NewsHonda, Tesla, and Toyota make headlines today.
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Tesla Model 3 To Aim For 0.20 Drag Coefficient: ReportThe Tesla Model 3 will be more aerodynamic than the Model S, a new report says.
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Saudi Arabia Plans Emission Cuts...That Don't Reduce Fossil-Fuel UseSaudi Arabia's proposal for upcoming climate-change talks is as much about preserving its economy as reducing carbon emissions.
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Honda Clarity On Sale Late In 2016; Plug-In Hybrid To Get 40 Miles Of RangeThe 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will go on sale in the U.S. in late 2016.
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Tesla Motors Talking To German Government About Battery Factory: UPDATEDWell, here's one that ought to irk the German automakers. Silicon Valley electric-car maker Tesla Motors is reportedly in talks with the German government to establish a lithium-ion battery plant in that country, which could kickstart slow sales of its Model S and future vehicles. And as is usual...
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BMW, Ford, and Tesla make headlines today.
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BMW i3 'Shadow Sport' Limited Edition Electric Car Offers Moonroof At LastThe BMW i3 Shadow Sport debuted ahead of the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Senator: NHTSA Should Rescind Fuel-Economy Credits For Illegal VW DieselsA U.S. senator recently called on the NHTSA to rescind fuel-economy credits VW previously received for its diesel cars.
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Audi Fast Charging, Jaguar Electric SUV, BMW '706-MPG' Research Car: Today's Car NewsAudi, BMW, and Jaguar make headlines today.
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Audi Q7 e-Tron 3.0 TDI Quattro: First Drive Of Diesel Plug-In Hybrid SUVLast week may not have been the ideal time for Audi to show off its second plug-in hybrid vehicle, since its Q7 e-tron SUV is powered by a 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel engine. With the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal now entering its third month—and no resolution apparent—the...
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VW Diesel Ad Pledges It's 'Working To Make Things Right'Volkswagen launches newspaper ads as it tries to recover from the emissions scandal.
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It’s increasingly clear that the German prestige brands plan to launch luxury electric cars that will go head-to-head with upstart Tesla Motors and its Model S and Model X. But a sexy, fast, comfortable, luxurious electric car will not be enough to compete effectively. The German brands must also provide pervasive networks of fast-charging sites—the equivalent of Tesla’s Superchargers—for the times that their owners decide to take their new electric cars on longer journeys. DON’T MISS: Germans Vs Tesla In High-End Electric Cars: Will Fast Charging Follow In Time?...
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Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Diesel Cars For November 2015Here are the best deals on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and diesel cars this month.
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Jaguar Electric SUV As Soon As 2017? 'Radical' Styling PlannedJaguar is reportedly planning an electric SUV with styling inspired by the C-X75 supercar concept.
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2016 Chevrolet Volt: Owner's First Impressions Of Car, Range, Dealers, And MoreAlong with the upcoming fourth-generation hybrid Toyota Prius, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is one of the major green-car introductions of this year. It won’t be available nationwide until next spring, but new Volts are already being delivered in California and a few other states. To get an early...
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BMW '706-MPG' Research Car Aims At VW XL1 Ultra-Efficiency VehicleLeaked patent images purportedly show BMW's ultra-efficient plug-in hybrid research vehicle.
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2015 LA Auto Show Preview, Wireless Electric-Car Charging, EPA Emissions Tests: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes stories about electric-car charging and emissions tests.
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Electric car owners get to enjoy a certain level of pride in saying that they never have to deal with gas stations and dirty fuel-filler nozzles. Most of those owners would likely agree that not having to deal with cords and charging ports would be another great step forward, however. Soon, if Nissan and several other automakers have their way, that day will come, as wireless (inductive) charging systems and smart charging controls will take away that “hands on” obligation—provided you park in designated charging spots. ALSO SEE: Why Exxon Is Attacking The Media Over Climate...
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Green Car Preview: 2015 Los Angeles Auto ShowHere's what to expect from the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show next week.
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Karma Automotive (Nee Fisker) To Use BMW Electric-Car PowertrainsBMW will supply powertrain components to Karma Automotive.
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EPA Will Add On-Road Testing For Emissions ComplianceThe EPA is testing all new diesel cars in real-world conditions.
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Life With Tesla Model S: Thoughts On '10 Things I Hate' Article (Really Only Seven)It was a classic click-bait headline: “Ten Things I Hate About My Tesla.” The article appeared last week on The Drive, a new "automotive culture" website from publisher Time Inc. The author, Andy Blau, owns a green Tesla Model S and spends a lot of time driving on New Jersey’s...
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Autonomous Leaf, Exxon Attacks, VW Diesel Mess Marketing, Miata Reunited: Today's Car NewsWe've got lots of stories on infrastructure today.
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