The Week In Reverse
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Who thinks Tesla Motors is "doomed"? And, while we liked driving the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid, why was our verdict: "Good first effort, but should try harder"? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, November 6, 2015. Friday, we published a friendly note to our respected colleagues in the automotive industry on the topic of Tesla Motors. Many of them seem baffled and hurt that Tesla rarely loans out press cars for road tests, treats them like cattle at events, and ignores most of the automotive press. We...
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Tokyo Intros, Tesla Battery Life, Four-Motor Honda EV: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why is one family really happy that its Tesla Model S got destroyed? And, what car did we drive this week--but plan to report on next week? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, October 30, 2015. Friday, we reported from...
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Honda Civic, Scion iA Drives; Tesla Reliability; Nissan Electric Aims: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why does Nissan think it can boost electric-car sales by a factor of 10 in just five years? And, what did VW say about electric cars as it prepared to launch its so-called "clean diesels"--which we now know weren't clean at all? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at...
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Self-Driving Tesla, New Prius Details, Big Electric VW Coming: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which new electric car is generating comparisons to the hated HUMMER? And, what eagerly awaited new green car has had dribs and drabs of information trickling out for weeks now? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday...
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VW Diesel News, Tesla Model Y, Electric Ford Ad: Last Week In Reverse (Video)Which story, now in its third week, shows no sign of letting up on the news, technology, or massive public humiliation front? And, what CEO tweeted about a mysterious new future model--and then deleted the tweet? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car...
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VW’s Diesel Mess, Production Tesla Model X, 2016 Chevy Volt Ads: The Week In Reverse (Video)We have a lot more information about VW's diesel scandal, but no official solution yet for owners; the production Tesla Model X has made its grand entrance; and there are some controversial new ads for the Chevy Volt. This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car...
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Which carmaker was charged by the EPA with creating special software to cheat for years on emissions tests? And, why is the same electric car rated at both 107 miles and 155 miles of range? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, September 18, 2015. Friday, we covered a breaking story: The EPA charges that Volkswagen and Audi deliberately programmed their 2.0-liter TDI diesel engines with "defeat device" software that operated differently during emission testing than it did regularly. Running the engines during...
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2016 Prius Launch, 107-Mile 2016 Leaf, Scion iM Driven, Electric Hearse: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which of two new Scion small cars did we find more appealing after we drove them? And, why are Nissan Leaf owners already griping about the expanded 107-mile range of the new 2016 Leaf? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the Labor Day week...
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2016 Volt Drive, Tesla Prices, 2016 Prius Photos, Scion iA Drive: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which green-car event will be bigger than ever before this year? And, what's our biggest worry about the new 2016 Chevy Volt? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, September 4, 2015. Friday, we covered the release of the...
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Tesla P85D Love, Hydrogen Stations, Electric Hyundai, New Smart ForTwo: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which green car broke the Consumer Reports new-car rating system? And, what automaker did we hear may be planning an all-electric car before the end of next year? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, August 28, 2015...
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Prius Countdown, Audi Electric SUV, Leaf Battery Upgrades: The Week In Reverse (Video)What does Toyota plan for the fourth-generation Prius? Is Audi serious about an electric SUV? Why was Tesla scolding those who used its Superchargers? And should you get a used Chevy Volt? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Future Electric Cars, Prius Spy Video, Tesla Snake Charger, Hybrid Safety Pick: The Week In Reverse (Video)What did electric-car and plug-in hybrid drivers tell Ford, in no uncertain terms? And, which hybrid car is newly named an IIHS Top Safety Pick? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, August 14, 2015. Friday, we put on our...
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What's Norway's ambitious plan to get rid of gasoline cars altogether? And, who's talking up electric cars in the pickup-heavy heartland of Oklahoma oil country? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, August 7, 2015. Friday, we wrote about our latest drive of the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV, which we hadn't reviewed since we drove a bright purple one back in 2012. The little Japanese minicar was the first electric car with a modern lithium-ion battery sold in volume, back in 2007, but how has it aged? And with its small...
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Armored Plug-In Hybrid, Mazda Miata, Tesla Battery Life: The Week In Reverse (Video)What's our new champion for the greenest sports car you can likely afford? And, who's built a plug-in hybrid with armor plating--and why? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, July 31, 2015. Friday, we described the new...
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Hydrogen Fueling Troubles, 3000-HP Electric Car, Nissan Leaf Lawsuit: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why are 70 drivers of hydrogen-powered Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicles so unhappy these days? And, who's planning to test an electric car with 3,000 horsepower? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, July 24, 2015...
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Tesla 'Ludicrous' Mode, High-Mile Hybrid, Mirai Signups: The Week In Reverse (Video)What do Tesla CEO Elon Musk and comedy legend Mel Brooks have in common? And, how many miles can you cover on the original battery pack of a Toyota Prius hybrid? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, July 17, 2015...
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Craving Teslas, BMW On Hydrogen, Old-Car Gas Mileage Myths: The Week In Reverse (Video)What do Russia and Texas turn out to have in common? And, how many electric cars did China build, just in June alone--and why isn't it quite as major as it sounds? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, July 10, 2015...
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Longer-Range Leaf, 67 MPG Cross-Country Run, Cruze Hybrid Possible: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which car averaged 67 miles per gallon on renewable fuel during a recent cross-country run? And, how many Model S electric cars did Tesla Motors deliver during its second quarter? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--a day early, for the week ending...
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Which huge global carmaker seems to have gone all Occupy Wall Street in its messaging? And, what higher-range electric car in development now has its very own video? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, June 26, 2015. Friday, we dissected GM's messaging around its upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EV 200-mile electric car. The company seems to target Tesla Motors when it says the electric Chevy will be "for regular people, not elites." But, hey, what about Nissan--which, with its partner Renault, has now sold more than...
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Model X Due Date, Sonata Eco, Mercedes Plug-In Hybrid: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which zero-emission vehicle is so powerful it actually broke the dyno it was being tested on? And, what's the electric range of the latest plug-in hybrid from Mercedes-Benz? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, June 12...
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Tesla At 3 Years, Used Leaf Advice, Next Prius Spy Shots: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which important new car was caught in camouflage by an alert driver in Thailand? And, what do you need to know if you're thinking of buying a used Nissan Leaf electric car? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, June 5...
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Tesla Vs Golf Carts, Mirai Showroom, Fiat 500e Vs Beloved BMW: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which cities have two groundbreaking new showrooms for two different zero-emission vehicles? And, what do wild bison, deer, and foxes have to do with one reader's Toyota Prius hybrid? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday...
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New Prius Efficiency, Gigafactory Flyover, Famous Electric-Car Driver: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which famous race driver turns out to love driving his electric car around London? And, what really gigantic object did a drone fly over, and shoot video of, last weekend? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, May 22...
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May Deals, VW Plug-In Sports Car, Tesla Update: The Week In Reverse (Video)We round up green-car deals for the month, Volkswagen teases what it could do with a high-performance plug-in, and Tesla hints about its future. It’s the week in Reverse for Friday, May 15, 2015, right here at Green Car Reports. This week, we brought you drive reports for both the 2015 Ford...
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