Antony Ingram, Contributing Writer
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In asking developing world countries to clean up their act when it comes to reducing automobile emissions, it's easy to sound hypocritical.
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Forbidden Fruit: 60 MPG BMW 1-Series Due At Geneva ShowWhen it comes to diesel cars, the choice in the U.S. is a little thin next to the selection of diesels on sale in Europe. After all, where else could you buy an example of the "Ultimate Driving Machine" that can average 60 miles per gallon? Just such a car will be launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor...
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Stuntbusters: Which Is Quicker, Gasoline Or Electric?People are competitive. Put two of them together, and they'll want to out-do each other at something. That's why racing has been a part of human culture for so long - whether on foot, on horseback or with cars, the competitive nature of humans comes to the fore. So while we're interested in the...
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Toyota FCV-R Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle Concept: VideoOne of Toyota's more distinctive vehicles on display at last month's Detroit Auto Show was the FCV-R fuel-cell concept. Joining electric, plug-in hybrids and regular hybrids on Toyota's green car roster, the forward-thinking Japanese automaker is clearly keen to explore every avenue. Toyota has...
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Five Ways To Find Places To Refuel Your CNG, E85, Diesel CarIf you choose to run your car on an alternative fuel or electricity, it's not always as easy to find somewhere to refuel or recharge as it might be with a normal gasoline vehicle. Luckily, you have technology on your side in the modern age. So below you'll find the best five ways of locating that...
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Top 10 Most Economical Small Cars You Can Buy In 2012Let's say you're in the market for a small car, and you want the most economical one around in your budget. What are the options? Quite varied ones, actually - everything from electric cars, through hybrids, range-extended vehicles, gasoline and diesel. You might notice a few glaring omissions from...
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Ever felt a bit cranky in the morning?
Chances are, it's not for quite the same reason as it would have been for your great grandfather. Because originally, "cranky" was what people called you if... -
California Extends Deadline On Honda Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage CaseWhen it comes to gas mileage figures, we're always told "your mileage may vary". It's when that mileage varies outside of reasonable expectations that people start to take issue, and that's exactly what happened when 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid owner Heather Peters was unable to match Honda's 50 mpg...
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Lola-Drayson Electric Race Car Previews Structural BatteriesFor some time now in a variety of motorsport disciplines, the engine and transmission has acted as a stressed member of the car's structure. What that means, is that rather than mount the engine and gearbox in a chassis, the drivetrain becomes part of the chassis - to which other components such as...
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2013 Ford Fusion To 2012 Toyota Camry: Our Hybrid's Mileage Is HigherToyota may be the acknowledged master of hybrid cars - after all, they were one of the first to the party - but Ford isn't about to let its Japanese rival steal the show. To this end, Ford is promising big things with the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid - including Camry Hybrid-beating fuel efficiency...
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2012 Toyota Prius V Hybrid vs Mazda5: Saving Money On WagonsLet's imagine for a second that you have a family, and you need a vehicle to transport them around in. However, you're also looking to get a good mix of practicality and gas mileage, as gas prices aren't making those long vacation trips any easier. Your eye may have been caught by the 2012 Toyota...
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Takeri, Skyactiv Tech Take Center Stage For Mazda At GenevaWe may already be familiar with the Mazda Takeri concept car, but it's set to spearhead Mazda's assault on the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March. That assault includes showcasing Mazda's i-ELOOP regenerative braking technology, and its SKYACTIV range of gasoline and diesel engines, all of...
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The Lexus RX 450h, on sale since 2009, is set to gain a facelift this year and a sporty new trim line, to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
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Next Volkswagen Golf To Be Greener, Safer, More LuxuriousEvolution, rather than revolution, has been behind Volkswagen's Golf, since its launch in 1974. Put each generation side by side and you can see the clear family ties, but the upcoming Mk7 Golf could see the biggest technological leap yet for the popular compact. Autocar reports that the next Golf...
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Get A Bullfrog With Your Volt? In Canada, It's Not What It SeemsIf you think that the Chevrolet Volt Bullfrog Power Edition sounds like a rather odd limited edition model, we can understand the confusion. It's nothing to do with the green, hopping creature though, nor is Bullfrog Power an aesthetically-challenged superhero. Instead, it's a 100 percent green...
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Toyota Teases FT-Bh Minicar Concept Ahead Of Geneva ShowToyota is on a hybrid roll at the moment, fresh off the launch of both its 2012 Toyota Prius V wagon and 2012 Toyota Prius C subcompact. It's set to show even more hybrids at the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show. As well as the sleek NS4 Plug-in Hybrid Concept, Toyota has teased the FT-Bh, a city...
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2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Set For Geneva, Plug-In Hybrid DueMitsubishi has picked this year's Geneva Motor Show in March to launch its new Outlander SUV. The all-new Outlander takes cues from the PX-MiEV concept seen at recent shows, and Mitsubishi says its fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas figures are among the best in its class. Better still should be...
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars A Tough Sell; How 'Bout A Tractor?With such a focus on alternative propulsion for cars, it's easy for forget that every day, millions of other vehicles are used around the world. Bikes, for example, or scooters and motorcycles - we've seen those going electric recently. Fork-lift trucks have been electric for years. But what about...
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The 2011 BMW 335d is quite a machine. With gasoline-rivalling power and performance and gasoline-shaming economy, it seems to offer the best of both worlds.
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Fuel Cell Research Continues: DoE Seeks Viability FeedbackLike many of the paths towards improving the ways in which we use energy and reducing our dependency on oil, hydrogen fuel cells have their plus and minus points. To find out just how feasible fuel cells are, the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has issued a request for information (RFI) to seek...
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Friendly Fire: Chevrolet's Cruze Stunting Volt Sales?Is the Chevrolet Volt being outshone by its own little brother? The Wall Street Journal suggests that - just like millions of Americans - the Volt is a victim of some good, old-fashioned sibling rivalry - at the hands of the Chevrolet Cruze. On the face of it, there's not a lot of reason that the...
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All-Electric Mercedes Isn't What You Think: It's A Small VanGerman luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to electric vehicles. We've driven two of them here at GreenCarReports, in the form of the Europe-only Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-Cell, and the ForTwo Electric Drive, under Mercedes' sub-brand Smart. A third vehicle will join that stable, according...
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Mitsubishi "i" Tops Greenest Car List, Edges Out CNG CivicThere are many reasons to choose an electric vehicle - saving money on gas, to reduce dependency on foreign oil, or maybe simply because you like the way they drive - but one of the main reasons has to be green appeal. To prove the theory, the Mitsubishi i electric car has just topped the American...
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2013 Acura ILX Hybrid Expected To Reach 38 MPG HighwayThe 2013 Acura ILX will be the company's first entry into the compact sedan market since the Integra, but of most interest to GreenCarReports readers is the hybrid version. Previewed in concept form at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, the production ILX, Acura's first ever hybrid model, will make its...
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