The Week In Reverse
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Which pastime has our 71-year-old contributor George Parrott taken up in his new Tesla? And, what irony is China's aggressive electric-car promotion forcing on Toyota? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, May 1, 2015. Friday, we ended the week with an unusual personal story. Our contributor George Parrott, a semi-retired California college professor, has been driving electric cars for several years now. He recently traded in his first Tesla Model S for the latest, highest-performance P85D version. Now, it turns...
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Volt Deals, MINI Drive, Tesla & Google, Shanghai Show: The Week In Reverse (Video)What does E85 ethanol fuel tun out to be really, really good for? And, where do you have to live to get a good clearance deal on a 2015 Chevy Volt, at least right now? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, April 24, 2015...
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New Tesla, Bolt EV Name, Eco Marathon: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why did General Motors pick a name for its upcoming electric car that could perplex Spanish speakers? And what do a lot of people fail to realize about BMW's next-generation Power eDrive plug-in hybrid system? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for...
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New Tesla Model, Elio Three-Wheeler, Plug-In Hybrid Porsche: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why did winter hurt the performance of one Porsche we drove? And what surprise did electric-car maker Tesla drop on us Wednesday morning? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, April 10, 2015. Friday we wondered what the...
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Tesla Spy Video, Malibu Hybrid, Utilities Vs Solar Power: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why did one buyer call visiting his local Chevy dealer "a trip down memory lane"? And what new vehicle launch did we guess right about, way back in January? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, March 27, 2015. Friday we...
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Fiat 500e Deals, BMW X5 Plug-In, Tesla Ends Range Anxiety: The Week In Reverse (Video)Want to know how Tesla will end range anxiety? And how some California enthusiasts got such a great deal on the Fiat 500e? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, March 20, 2015. This week, we looked at the features...
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Why did Tesla really open its only battery-swapping station for electric cars? And what's the next Nissan Leaf going to be like? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, March 13, 2015. Friday, we summarized what we know so far about the 2018 Nissan Leaf electric car. The styling will likely be influenced by the Nissan Sway concept, shown at the recent Geneva Motor Show. And the second-generation Leaf may offer a choice of battery sizes. What range they deliver, and how big they'll actually be, is still apparently...
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Tesla Road Trip, Accord Hybrid Supply, Geneva Show Cars: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why does French maker Renault returning to North America with the Twizy electric car make very little sense to us? And how did our Tesla-driving author fare as he drove cross-country, without benefit of Superchargers along parts of his route? This is our video look back at the Week In...
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2016 Volt Powertrain, Electric-Car Performance, Tesla Again At The Top: The Week In Reverse (Video)Interested in the powertrain technology in the 2016 Volt? Or the performance potential in electric cars? Of course you are. This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, February 27, 2015. If you think pure electric...
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Tesla Battery Life, Volvo Plug-In Hybrid, Fossil-Fuel Girlfriend: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why are fossil fuels like your girlfriend? And which carmaker will offer the world's very first seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, February 20, 2015. Friday, we wrote about one business...
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Tesla Trade-In, Kia AWD Hybrid, Fiat 500X Spy Shots: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why did our Tesla-owning author trade in his perfectly good Model S electric car? And which carmaker's executive all but confirmed our theory about some spy shots we ran? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, February 13...
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Bolt Production, Little Jeep Driven, Chrysler's Secret Diesel? The Week In Reverse (Video)What story did the Reuters news service break that set the electric-car world buzzing? And which carmaker's service was rated best by Consumer Reports? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, February 6, 2015. At the end of...
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What two Tesla videos got everyone all excited--and caused a few laughs, too? And which item should you remember to bring if you're driving a very, very small electric car in the winter? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, January 30, 2015. Friday, we covered a video posted to YouTube that seems to show a camouflaged Tesla Model X undergoing tests for acceleration, braking, and handling. Shot at the former Naval Air Station in Alameda, California, it excited Model X buyers and Tesla fans alike--and reminded the...
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Tesla Trounces Hellcat, Electric Cars Get More Fast Chargers: The Week In Reverse (Video)What was the big news this week in electric car charging? And why is one Hellcat owner really, really miserable right about now? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, January 23, 2015. Friday, we covered the growing...
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Chevy Bolt, 2016 Volt, New Sonata Hybrids, Honda Electric Car: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which green-car concept did GM almost manage to keep a surprise until an executive leaked it? And what were the greenest of the new production cars and concepts at this week's Detroit Auto Show? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending...
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Toyota Mirai Test Drive, Tesla Drag Race, Cleaner Electric Cars: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which promise made by electric-car maker Tesla Motors took 18 months to come to fruition? And what's the 2016 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle really like to drive? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, December...
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Small SUV Drives, Tesla Love Letter, Why Electric Cars Succeed: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which two small SUVs were the subject of our drive reports this week? And what prompted one Tesla owner to write an unqualified love letter about his new car? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, December 12, 2014...
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Tesla Teaches Dealers, 2016 Volt Update, Gas Prices Fall: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which new small car did we drive this week? And what unexpected health benefit might there be to owning an 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, December 5, 2014. We're back! We took much of last week off to...
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Which automaker showed a plug-in hybrid concept car powered by a hydrogen fuel cell? And what will the new 2016 Chevy Volt look like? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, November 21, 2014. On Friday, we looked at long-distance riding on electric motorcycles, specifically a Southern California biker group that regularly rides a dozen or more electric bikes through the curving canyon roads. You might call them the biker gang you'll never hear coming. Thursday, our big story was the styling of the all-new 2016 Chevy...
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Tesla Model Changes, Fuel-Cell Questions, Best Car To Buy: The Week In Reverse (Video)Which of five nominees did we choose for our Best Car To Buy 2015 award? And what costs more per mile in a Tesla electric car: its electric 'fuel' or the tires the car rides on? 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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Tesla Model X Delay, Hero Volt Dealer, Best Car To Buy: The Week In Reverse (Video)What did Tesla announce in this week's third-quarter financial results? And, which of five new cars should win our Best Car To Buy award for 2015? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, November 7, 2014. Our Friday story...
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New Volt Tech, Tesla Sales Spat, Best Car To Buy Award: The Week In Reverse (Video)What battle did electric-car maker Tesla Motors bring on itself? And, which of five new cars should win our Best Car To Buy 2015 award? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, October 31, 2014. Our Friday story covered what...
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How Tesla Did It, Fuel-Cell Questions, Next Electric Chevy: The Week In Reverse (Video)Is a century-old and very fuel-efficient two-stroke engine poised for a comeback? And, what questions should you ask about upcoming hydrogen fuel-cell cars? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, October 17, 2014...
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Tesla 'D', Honda Fit & Subaru Legacy Drives, Electric Motorcycles: The Week In Reverse (Video)How fuel-efficient is the new 2015 Honda Fit? And what did Tesla's 'D' actually stand for? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the five days ending on Friday, October 10, 2014. Yesterday, our Friday story covered what Tesla finally revealed at...
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