Joel Feder, Interactive Content Manager
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Mercedes-Benz' electric future, greenhouse gas emissions myth busted, fast-charging connectors: Today's Car News Joel FederMercedes-Benz lays out its electric future with new platforms. A new study busts myths regarding greenhouse gas emissions. And which EV model will be most compatible with fast-chargers in the U.S.?...
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. 2021 Rivian R1T: Electric truck face-offThe R1T and F-150 Lightning focus on different customers but set out to achieve some of the same goals.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E, efficiency and tech, electric trucks and SUVs: Today's Car NewsThe Ford Mustang Mach-E is a nominee for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021 award. We delved into efficiency paired with leading-edge technology. Electric trucks and SUVs are coming, but what does that mean? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. It's a new era. A Ford Mustang is a finalist...
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2021 Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model Y, Tesla software update: Today's Car NewsThe 2021 Nissan Leaf gets a price increase. The Tesla Model Y is a nominee for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy. And Tesla's latest software update enables an annoying new feature.
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Toyota RAV4 Prime, Volvo XC40 Recharge, automated charging: Today's Car NewsThe Toyota RAV4 Prime is a finalist for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is also a nominee for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021. VW's developing an automated charging setup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota's dragging its feet as the world...
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Ford Mustang Mach-E, Carfax for EVs, Apple reportedly snubs Tesla: Today's Car NewsCanoo goes public, Elon Musk tweets to Apple EV news, and the Mustang Mach-E vies for GCR's top prize.
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Apple's reportedly working on an electric car. Lexus detailed new motor technology. The federal tax credit for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles was extended. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
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Polestar 2 qualifies, DIY electric Mini Cooper on a budget, VW ID.4 launch approach: Today's Car NewsThe Polestar 2 is a Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021 finalist, a YouTuber built an electric Mini Cooper, and Volkswagen's taking a different marketing approach in launching the ID.4.
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First drive review: The 2020 Vanderhall Edison three-wheeler is a fun way to go greenThe Vanderhall Edison provides an all-electric powertrain a classic roadster look—on three wheels.
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Fuel economy review: The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is a brawny fuel-sipperUntil electric trucks arrive, the Ram EcoDiesel is the way to haul heavy loads without guzzling fuel at alarming rates.
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2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid gas mileage review: The ideal family haulerWe crossed the country in a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid to see how efficient the family hauler is, away from charge points.
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An electric car can’t fully replace a gas-powered car in my worldWe can talk about driving range breathlessly but charging infrastructure is the real short circuit when it comes to electric cars today.
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Tesla's been in "production Hell" for the past nine months as it attempts to ramp up the Model 3. On Tuesday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to announce the Silicon Valley automaker is letting...
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EPA rates 2018 Jeep Wrangler turbo-4 gas mileage; plug-in, diesel to come laterThe new 2018 Wrangler is a big deal for Jeep, and in its redesign the company didn't leave its fuel economy stuck in the mud. In addition to the fuel-swilling V-6, the new Wrangler will be available with a more efficient turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, and the EPA has just revealed exactly how...
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2018 Lexus LC 500h gas mileage reviewAs the industry marches toward greener cars, battery and hybrid drivetrains are expanding into vehicle segments never before concerned with fuel economy ratings or much with emissions. No segment is excluded from this progress, not even luxury grand tourers. Toyota, along with its luxury division...
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Say hello to The Car Connection's 2018 Driver's Choice AwardsJust like Green Car Reports, our sister site The Car Connection names its Best Car To Buy award winner every year. But The Car Connection's editorial team is not the only one to get a say in this. We want you to choose some award winners as well. It's the 2018 Driver's Choice Award, and there are...
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2016 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Drive-E: gas mileage reviewVolvo is in the process of reinventing itself as a luxury brand with a practical focus, but such transitions don't happen overnight. While many reviewers and owners have fawned over the new XC90 seven-seat luxury SUV, legacy models from the Swedish automaker are still being modestly updated as they...
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Green Car Reports Now On Apple NewsIf you're reading Green Car Reports, you're likely carrying some of the latest tech to go along with your electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or diesel car, right? While you may already have the Green Car Report's iOS app, life is all about freedom of choice. So we have good news for Apple News...
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Every year, like Green Car Reports, our sister site The Car Connection names its Best Car To Buy.
This year, it's now giving you the opportunity to vote for the best new cars of the year as well.
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2016 Chevrolet Spark Video PreviewThe Chevrolet Spark has found its niche as an urban runabout. But since it's been on sale around the world for a long time, it's time for a replacement. And this time, for now at least, one key version is going dark. ALSO SEE: Surprise 2016 Honda Civic Concept At NY Auto Show Previews Production...
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Kids React To Tesla Model S P85D 'Insane' Mode Launch: Video Shows How Fast It IsIf you haven't heard of the all-electric, all-wheel-drive Tesla Model S P85D--and you're reading about green cars--you may not have been paying attention. Tesla Motors claims the P85D is the fastest four-door sedan on the market, at least from 0 to 60 miles per hour. To date, no other automaker has...
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2015 BMW i3 Video Road TestIf there were ever a brand-reset button in the automotive business, the BMW i3 electric car is it. It's both a compact hatchback and an all-electric car, from the brand that claims to build ultimate driving machines. How does it measure up to that lofty standard? Hi, I’m Joel Feder, and...
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2015 BMW i8 Video Road TestThe BMW i8 is sleek and stunning, but it's no V-8-powered supercar. Is it the car that will give plug-in hybrids sex appeal? First, you need to know what makes the i8 go. This is no straightforward supercar: The i8 gets power in a complex way--it can be front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or...
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2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid And Plug-In Hybrid VideoHyundai launched its new 2015 Sonata mid-size sedan last year, but the Hybrid model carried over unchanged. Now, at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show Hyundai has taken the wraps off its second-generation Sonata Hybrid, and it’s adding a plug-in hybrid model to the mix. ALSO SEE: 2016 Hyundai Sonata...
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