The Week In Reverse
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How good were September's electric-car sales? And, what did Elon Musk mean by the letter "D"? This is our (slightly belated) video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the seven days ending on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Sunday, we learned that the upcoming 2016 Cadillac CT6 luxury sedan will offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Here's hoping it sells better than the overpriced Cadillac ELR range-extended electric luxury coupe. On Saturday, we described two new features quietly added to the Tesla Model S electric car: 'speed assist' and lane-departure warning...
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Prius Competitors, Lutz On Tesla, Toyota Fuel-Cell Ad: The Week In Reverse (Video)Why is Senator Harry Reid a new convert to electric-car incentives? And, are you part of what Toyota calls the "bold few" who will usher in a zero-emission future? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, September 26, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. Friday, we covered a comment by former GM...
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Mercedes S-Class Plug-In Driven, Nissan Batteries, Kia Soul EV: The Week In Reverse
We test a plug-in version of the largest, most luxurious Mercedes sedan, wonder if Nissan is charting a change in the direction of its battery sourcing, and get some of the numbers that matter for the Kia Soul EV. This is The Week In Reverse for Friday, September 19, here at Green Car Reports. A...
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The Future Of Volt And Leaf, VW e-Golf Priced, Electric-Car Hamsters: The Week In Reverse
We look ahead to the next Volt and Leaf, get a first look at the only seven-passenger plug-in hybrid, and a price for the Volkswagen e-Golf. And guess who's using hamsters to market an electric car. It's The Week In Reverse for Friday, August 29, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. This week at...
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GM 200-Mile Electric Car, Accord Hybrid Shortages, Volt Vs BMW i3 REx, : The Week In Reverse (VIDEO)
Why is Honda's Accord Hybrid still in such short supply? And how much do we really know about GM's mythical 200-mile electric car? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, August 22, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. Friday, we published a comprehensive driving comparison of the two main...
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Cadillac Vs Tesla, Electric Boats, Rolling Coal: The Week In Reverse (VIDEO)
Do you know what it's called when a diesel trucker deliberately covers an electric car in soot? And how did we get to spend a lovely July day on the waters of Lake George in upstate New York? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, August 15, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. Friday, we noted...
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What did Chevy reveal to an unsuspecting public? And how serious are Tesla's drivetrain problems? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, August 8, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. On Friday, we asked how serious the Model S drivetrain-replacement problem is for Tesla Motors. Our Tesla-driving author David Noland looked at why the company is replacing complete drivetrains--and what it means for owners and buyers. Thursday saw the release of the first teaser photo of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Turns out Chevy's going to rethink the marketing too, since most consumers still don't understand...
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Volt & Leaf Crashed, Tesla Gigafactory, Three Drive Reports: The Week In Reverse (VIDEO)
Why were reporters sneaking around a Nevada industrial park? And which plug-in electric car didn't do so well on a recent IIHS crash test? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, August 1, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. We've now driven the upcoming 2015 Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid, and...
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Electric Harley Ride, VW Golf Diesel Vs Electric, Ford F-150 Intrigues Buyers: The Week In Reverse (VIDEO)
What's the new Harley electric motorcycle concept like to ride? And why did Tesla stop building its Model S electric sedan? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, July 25, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. Our writer Ben Rich was able to take a test ride on the Harley-Davidson Livewire...
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Tesla Spat, Lexus NX Hybrid Driven, Bigger Volt Battery: The Week In Reverse (VIDEO)
Why did a Tesla executive get so angry at Hyundai? And what's the new Lexus NX hybrid crossover like on the road? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, July 18, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. They've been on sale for two months now, but BMW won't say how many i3 electric cars were sold...
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Hydrogen Cars In California, Driving A Diesel Pickup Prototype, Tesla Hacking: The Week In Reverse (VIDEO)
Why are hydrogen compliance cars worth more in California than electric ones? And how much is a hacked Tesla Model S worth? It's been a busy week of news, considering that it's July. This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, July 11, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. Nissan made a splash at...
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Nissan Leaf News, Tesla Talks Price For Small Sedan, Next Prius Delayed: The Week In Reverse
We have lots of news about the Nissan Leaf. What is realistic pricing on a Tesla? And have you seen the world's coolest taxi? It's the Week In Reverse for Friday, July 4, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. Electric-car sales results rolled in from June, and the Nissan Leaf continued its reign...
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Which automakers did Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk meet with this past week? What hybrid isn't coming back for 2015, and which plug-in crossovers are on the way? And wait, what is Jay-Z driving? It's the Week In Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports. Here we look back at some of the most significant stories we've published from the past week. We're pulling them into a single article, to catch up on the news of the past week, and use as a jumping point into your weekend reading. And here's The Week In Reverse, for Friday, June 20: This week, Acura killed off the ILX Hybrid. This compact luxury...
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Tesla Supercharger Sharing, Ford MPG Cuts, New BMW i3 Buyers: The Week In Reverse
Our feature, The Week In Reverse, looks back at the most significant story we published each day of the previous week. We figure that if we collate them all in a single article, you can review, ogle, and ponder them--or simply catch up on any you missed during the work week. From gas-mileage cuts...
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Tesla Updates, Buying A Mirage, Elio Driven: The Week In Reverse
In our new feature, The Week In Reverse, we take a look back at the most significant story we published each day of the previous week--collating them all in a single article for you to review, ogle, ponder, or simply catch up on any you may have missed. From electric cars to diesels and more, these...
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Diesel RAM Review, Model S Aero, Top Gear Goes Electric: The Week In Reverse
In our new feature, The Week In Reverse, we take a look back at the most significant story we published each day of the previous week--collating them all in a single article for you to review, ogle, ponder, or simply catch up on any you may have missed. From electric cars to diesels and more, these...
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BMW i3 REx Review, Flex-Fuel VWs In Brazil, Tesla In CA: The Week In Reverse
In our new feature, The Week In Reverse, we take a look back at the most significant story we published each day of the previous week--collating them all in a single article for you to review, ogle, ponder, or simply catch up on any you may have missed. From electric cars to diesels and more, these...
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