Social Media
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A publicity stunt by Renault in the United Kingdom had Santa Claus delivering chocolate all over the country earlier this month in a highly energy-efficient way. The social media campaign featured Santa testing a Renault Zoe EV, as a possible replacement for his reindeer-drawn sleigh. In all, Santa delivered 1,000 boxes of Montezuma’s Christmas chocolate during his 820-mile electric test drive, including stops at several local hospices, charities and hospitals. DON'T MISS: Lexus Sleighs The Competition With Hybrid Transport For Santa He also visited users who had requested a visit by...
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Oil and gas fracking industry targets Millennials for support
A Texas fracking advocacy group uses social media to target Millennials.
Stephen Edelstein -
Refuting Selective, Slanted Coverage Of Electric Cars: The Pioneer's Never-Ending Task
It's a hard-wired human response to be wary of new or changing things. In past millennia, it may have kept us alive longer. And when you're talking about a household's second-most-expensive purchase, it's not surprising that most car buyers are cautious, letting others be pioneers first. But for...
John Voelcker -
Toyota Prius Brand Perception More Negative In Social Media: Analysis
The Toyota Prius will go down in history as a truly ground-breaking vehicle, both the first and the highest-production hybrid vehicle built to date. It's also the sole vehicle sold in the U.S. this year that is rated at 50 miles per gallon combined--for three different models, no less. But a new...
John Voelcker -
2014 Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model X, 2014 Detroit Auto Show: This Week In Social Media
This week's headlines included everything from the Tesla Model X to the 2014 Nissan Leaf electric car. Here's a look at what happened in the green-car universe: We took a look at some upcoming vehicle debuts at next week's 2014 Detroit Auto Show, and also laid some electric-car trivia upon you...
Joel Feder -
Fisker's Future, Used Electric-Car Values, Plug-In Electric Car Sales: This Week In Social Media
This week we ushered in a new year on Green Car Reports, but that doesn't mean there wasn't car news. Here's a look back: Fisker Automotive's fate is suddenly up in the air, again, after a last-minute bid was submitted for the failed automaker. To make things even worse, the founders of the company...
Joel Feder -
Over the last five years, Green Car Reports has steadily grown in both traffic and readership. Our articles on hybrids, diesels, plug-in hybrids, all-electric cars, and even hydrogen-powered vehicles seem to be gaining a following. Car buyers are still interested in the same things as always--getting a vehicle that meets their needs at the lowest possible cost--but we now have more options than ever for better fuel efficiency (or not using any fuel at all). As the year ends, it's time to look back at some of the more notable green automotive stories of 2013 as reflected in our social-media...
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Car Sharing, Pickup Trucks, Gas Cars Obsolete: This Week In Social Media
It may have been a holiday week, but that didn't stop the green automotive news from erupting. Here's a look back at what happened this week on Green Car Reports: With the new 2015 Ford F-150 on the horizon, we laid out what we know so far regarding the new pickup truck's fuel economy. A few...
Joel Feder -
2015 Ford Mustang, Tesla Model S Road Trips, Fuel-Cell Cars: This Week In Social Media
What's been happening in the world of green automotive news this week? Let's recap: News broke that Ford might consider diesel, hybrid or even electric powertrains for the Mustang in the future, and we discussed what the new 2015 Mustang's fuel-economy ratings might be. In Tesla-related news...
Joel Feder -
Tesla Vampire Draw, 2015 Ford Mustang, November Electric-Car Sales: This Week In Social Media
It's been another busy week in the green automotive world. Let's take a moment to recap: Making headlines this week is the new 2015 Ford Mustang. It's the first Mustang to offer a four-cylinder engine option since 1993, and that has some fans excited, others in an uproar. With November behind us...
Joel Feder -
Tesla's Bad Luck, Tokyo Motor Show, L.A. Auto Show: This Week In Social Media
Are you in the know when it comes to the green automotive universe? If so, then you'll be aware it was a very busy week, with both the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. Let's take a look and recap: The wraps finally came off the new 2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S, and yes...
Joel Feder -
Best Car To Buy, Tesla Battery Packs, LA Auto Show: This Week In Social Media
It's been a busy week in the green automotive universe, but you already know that since you follow us on social media. That means you are aware that we named the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2014. Of course, that doesn't mean the other nominees aren't noteworthy...
Joel Feder -
It's been a busy week in the green automotive universe, but you already know that, since you follow us on social media. But here's a quick refresher: A third Tesla Model S caught on fire this week, and we analyzed the situation by listing what we know so far. We also laid out what we still need to learn about these three fires. In other Tesla news, a video of a Tesla Model S hitting 132 mph on the autobahn surfaced on the Internet, and the Nissan Leaf bumped the Tesla Model S to become the top selling car in Norway in October. The Silicon Valley startup automaker held its earnings call, and...
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October Sales Report, Hyperloop, Superchargers: This Week In Social Media
Have you been keeping up with us on social media this week? If you have, then you already know we've been driving a new 2014 Audi Q5 TDI. Watch this space for our impressions. In the news this week, we learned that orders for the 261-mpg Volkswagen XL1 have exceeded the 200 scheduled units, and VW...
Joel Feder -
Tesla Underground, BMW i3 Driven, Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Cars: This Week In Social Media
What's been happening in the world of green car news? We're glad you asked. This week we shared our driving impressions of the radical new 2014 BMW i3 electric car, and spent some time in the 2014 Smart Electric Drive. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made headlines multiple times this week as he bought the...
Joel Feder -
BMW i3 Driven, Fisker Bought, Tesla Beats Israel: This Week In Social Media
If you've been following us around the social sphere this week, then you already have a pretty good idea of what's going on in the green automotive world, but if you aren't, we've created a quick recap just for you. We reported our results from the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage's gas mileage test, and we...
Joel Feder -
Cadillac ELR Priced, Audi Q5 TDI And Honda Accord Hybrid Driven: This Week In Social Media
So what in the world happened in the green automotive universe this week? We spent some time driving the new 2014 Audi Q5 TDI diesel crossover, and we're finally allowed to tell you how the new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid drives. Oh, and we also explained how that Accord Hybrid actually works, since...
Joel Feder -
Tesla Catches Fire, Gas Taxes, Toyota Stresses Hybrids: This Week In Social Media
What got us all charged up in the world of green automotive news this week? Well, a Tesla Model S caught fire after hitting a piece of metal road debris, and we took a look at what actually happened. We spent some time driving the new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, and while we can't tell you anything...
Joel Feder -
What happened this week in the world of green cars? This week, we told you five facts about Tesla Motors and electric cars that might have surprised you. Tesla also made headlines when CEO Elon Musk said the electric car company would have a self-driving car on the road within three years. That timeline would have Tesla's autonomous car on the road before many of the larger automakers. Meanwhile, we sorted out the Supercharger mess and did some math for Forbes. Then there was news that General Motors is working on a Tesla-rivaling electric car that will have a 200-mile range and cost about...
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2015 BMW i8, Offer For Fisker, Tesla Scrambling: This Week In Social Media
This week we noted that Tesla is scrambling to meet its self-imposed Supercharger installation deadline. Oddly enough, though, once we posted about the topic, Tesla quietly removed the "Summer 2013" section of the map from its website. Also making headlines this week is Fisker Automotive, as a...
Joel Feder -
Tesla Batteries, Corvette Hybrid, California HOV Lane: This Week In Social Media
This week we dissected Tesla's need for huge amounts of batteries as demand and production of its cars ramps up. Will Tesla run into a battery supply issue? How will the electric-car maker deal with this issue? Also making headlines this week is the possibility of a hybrid Chevrolet Corvette...
Joel Feder -
Driving Toyotas, 2016 Toyota Prius, Tesla's Value: This Week In Social Media
This week we spent a bit of time with Toyota. Why, you ask? Good question. We learned a bit more about the upcoming and eagerly-anticipated 2016 Toyota Prius, and took some time behind the wheel of some Toyota models that aren't sold here in the U.S. Those included the oddly enjoyable Toyota Crown...
Joel Feder -
Tesla Model S Safety Ratings, Diesel Luxury Cars: This Week In Social Media
When the new guy achieves something great, there will always be haters. But what happens when that new guy touts his achievement beyond the allowed guidelines? Tesla [NSDQ:TSLA] is the new guy in this scenario, and the company did just that this week in a release about the NHTSA's 5-star safety...
Joel Feder -
The Ford C-Max MPG Brouhaha Brews, Tesla CEO's Hyperloop Is Revealed: This Week In Social Media
As cars get greener, there's more controversy surrounding how we judge exactly how green they are. That tops the headlines this week in social media here at Green Car Reports, as Ford announced revised gas mileage stats for its 2013 C-Max Hybrid and promised to do better for 2014. In other news...
Joel Feder