Today in Car News
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Today, spy shots of another electric luxury SUV under development, what Tesla's logo means, and why VW diesel owners will get cash from another company too. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We updated our piece, again, on Ford CEO Mark Fields' claim of 1 million jobs at risk from fuel-economy regulations with an even pithier takedown of his numbers. Ever wonder what the Tesla logo stands for? CEO Elon Musk explained it. Exxon thinks our energy mix in 2040 will be quite similar to today's. Lots of other analysts beg to differ. Our electric motorcycle correspondent, Ben Rich, has a video...
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Electric-car sales; Tesla, BMW miss top safety tier; fuel economy popular: Today's Car NewsToday is the first day of the month, so we report on electric-car sales. We also look at the popularity of fast charging, learn what the IIHS said about the safety of the Tesla Model S and BMW i3, and cover VW's latest diesel-scandal settlement. All this and more on Green Car Reports. How important...
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Ford CEO on emissions rules, Paris climate agreement, Hydrogen Council: Today's Car NewsToday, Ford CEO Mark Fields reportedly told President Donald Trump that current emissions rules could risk up to 1 million jobs, Trump is expected to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement, and 13 companies form the Hydrogen Council to promote fuel cells. All this and more on Green Car...
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Tesla Model 3 production, VW diesel probe expands, FCA diesel updates: Today's Car NewsToday, we look at how many Model 3 electric cars Tesla can realistically build in a year, a German Volkswagen diesel probe expands to include former CEO Martin Winterkorn, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne believes a dispute with the EPA over diesel-engine software will be...
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MPGe importance, Governator's electric G-Class, Nissan Leaf hearse: Today's Car NewsToday, Hyundai claims the energy efficiency of battery-electric cars is taking on greater importance, Arnold Schwarzenegger takes delivery of an electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and a U.K. company markets Nissan Leaf hearses. All this and more on Green Car Reports. This electric Nissan Leaf hearse...
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Electric-car ignorance, 2017 Kia Niro pricing, VW dealer settlement: Today's Car NewsToday, a new survey indicates more than half of car buyers know very little about electric cars, the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid is priced from $23,800, and a settlement between Volkswagen and its U.S. dealers addressing the diesel scandal is approved. All this and more on Green Car Reports. More than...
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Today, we look at how far electric-car fast charging has expanded, look at the cost of controlling diesel emissions, and learn more about the schedule for Tesla cars to move further toward self-driving. All this and more on Green Car Reports. What's it like to charge a Nissan Leaf wirelessly? We have the video from a six-month trial. Keeping diesel vehicles legal and emission-compliant is getting a lot more expensive. For Europe, it'll cost Fiat Chrysler half a billion dollars, says its CEO Sergio Marchionne. EVgo has almost 670 dual-standard U.S. fast-charging sites for electric cars, and...
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$1 billion for electric cars, Mini changes, climate science views, Tesla acceleration: Today's Car NewsToday, we talk about a very controversial Tesla, consider the idea of $1 billion in electric-car infrastructure and incentives, and look at the percentage of Americans who accept climate science (it's high). All this and more on Green Car Reports. Germany's minister for the environment is facing...
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Hybrid sales, coal in China, Panasonic loves Tesla: Today's Car NewsToday, we cover coal plants in China, plug-in hybrid tests in London, and hybrid sales right here in the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla Motors has bought battery cells from Panasonic for 10 years; now the Japanese company wants to tighten the partnership. Despite critics'...
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2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, Tesla Autopilot probe closed, Chevy Bolt EV dealers: Today's Car NewsToday, we test the 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closes its Tesla Autopilot investigation, and we explain how to figure out if your local dealer carries the Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The National Highway...
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Questionable electric-car study, GM biodiesel, WY threatens renewable energy: Today's Car NewsToday, a study on electric-car emissions is based on questionable assumptions, General Motors offers B20 biodiesel capability in several car and truck models, and a Wyoming bill would essentially ban utilities from using renewable energy. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Two U.S. agencies...
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Tesla Supercharger fees, Faraday Future FF 91 cost, German VW lawsuit: Today's Car NewsToday, a Tesla owner reacts to the automaker's new fees for Supercharger DC fast charging, a new report hints at the possible cost of the Faraday Future FF 91 electric car, and a German court orders Volkswagen to reimburse a diesel owner. All this and more on Green Car Reports. While the demise of...
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Today, we review what we know so far about the 2018 Nissan Leaf, our updated electric car price guide includes information on every available 2017 model, and the Empulse electric motorcycle is no more. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Looking for a new electric car? We have pricing and specifications for all currently-available models. Two new diesel-emissions investigations are underway in Europe. French authorities are probing Renault, while British officials want more information on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's accusations against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The end of...
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Chevy Bolt launch schedule, FCA diesel probe, VW diesel settlement: Today's Car NewsToday, we have a state-by-state launch schedule for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, the U.S. Justice Department launches a criminal probe of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles diesels, while Volkswagen settles its diesel-cheating case with the Justice Department. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Read...
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VW execs indicted, EPA accuses FCA, Tesla 'Ludicrous Plus' mode: Today's Car NewsToday, the U.S. Justice Department indicts Volkswagen executives in connection to the diesel scandal, details on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's claims that Ram and Jeep diesel vehicles used "defeat devices," and Tesla releases "Ludicrous Plus" mode for its P100D performance models. All...
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FCA 'defeat device,' plug-in electric-car sales, Ford GT EcoBoost gas mileage: Today's Car NewsToday, a report claims the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will accuse Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of using an illegal "defeat device" to cheat on emissions tests, plug-in electric car sales were strong in December 2016, and the Ford GT supercar returns low fuel economy, despite its EcoBoost...
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Honda hybrids, Prius Prime buyers misled, PG&E electric-car rebate: Today's Car NewsToday, Toyota Prius Prime buyers complain of uncooperative dealers, Honda announces a new dedicated hybrid model for 2018, and California utility Pacific Gas & Electric offers rebates for electric-car use. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Find out why Faraday Future's luxury electric car...
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Plug-in minivan emissions, 2018 Camry Hybrid batteries, MPG plateaus: Today's Car NewsMore proof that plugging in cuts carbon emissions, news on the batteries of the new 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and discouraging news on the calculated fuel economy of new vehicles sold last year: all this and more in today's car news on Green Car Reports. Samsung says a new lithium-ion cell will...
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We have news from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show and more today.
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Next Nissan Leaf, Tesla MO update, IN electric-car fee: Today's Car NewsToday, the next-generation Nissan Leaf will have a range of 200 miles or more, Tesla is allowed to re-open its three Missouri stores, and Indiana considers an annual fee for electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. At CES, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn confirmed that the next-generation...
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Detroit Auto Show preview, Tesla Gigafactory cell production, German VW lawsuits: Today's Car NewsToday, we preview the green cars of the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, Tesla begins lithium-ion battery cell production at its "Gigafactory," and German diesel owners sue Volkswagen. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla began lithium-ion battery cell production at its Gigafactory this week, for...
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Faraday Future FF 91, Tesla 2016 deliveries, Ford Transit Connect Hybrid: Today's Car NewsToday, we have details on the Faraday Future FF 91 electric car, Tesla's 2016 delivery figures, and confirmation that a prototype Ford Transit Connect Hybrid taxi will appear at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Faraday Future FF 91 electric car debuted at CES...
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Ford electrification plans, Chrysler Portal concept, Tesla Autopilot update: Today's Car NewsToday, Ford announces a slew of new electrified vehicles, the Chrysler Portal electric-car concept appears ahead of CES, and Tesla tests an Autopilot software update on a small number of cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Catch up on last week's news with our Week in Reverse feature...
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Tesla autonomous-car data, 2017 Kia Niro, Trump & ethanol: Today's Car NewsToday, we drive the 2017 Kia Niro hybrid, Tesla uses data to develop self-driving cars, and President-elect Donald Trump's advisors may be against ethanol. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla is just one of many companies working to develop self-driving cars, but could a trove of...
Stephen Edelstein