Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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A major contributor to electric-car sales is the program under which buyers of new electric cars qualify for a federal income-tax credit of up to $7,500.
But these tax credits are not unlimited.
Once...
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Lexus UX small crossover utility still being studied for U.S. (update)The Lexus UX concept that debuted at the Paris Motor Show in September 2016 represented the Toyota luxury brand's probe of the subcompact crossover segment.
It previewed a possible new model that...
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What was the most important green-car story of 2017? Take our Twitter pollLists, news roundups, and general reflections are the usual order of business as a calendar year comes to a close.
We've published more than 1,600 green-car news stories so far during 2017, and it's...
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2017 electric cars with more than 100 miles of range (updated)In the seven years since modern electric cars first went on sale in large numbers, the field has matured significantly.
There are now several models that offer at least 100 miles of range, and many...
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2017 Volkswagen e-Golf, 125-mile electric car, starts at $31,315The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf electric car gets a number of notable updates this year, including considerably increased range and a more powerful electric motor.
Unveiled at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto...
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How to curb climate change yourself: drive a more efficient carGiven the current political landscape in Washington, it's not unreasonable to worry about the future of U.S. efforts to combat climate change.
The Trump Administration has embarked on an explicit...
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Natural-gas plants cut carbon, but methane emissions can be 100 times higher than expected Stephen EdelsteinWhile renewable energy gets significant press as an alternative to coal in electricity generation, it isn't the main factor in decreasing the use of that carbon-intensive fuel.
Thanks to its...
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Germany, Austria electric-car charging networks improve, fast
Two adjacent European countries are stepping up efforts to improve their public electric-car charging infrastructure.
Initiatives in Germany and Austria should see major improvements to charging...
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2018 Nissan Leaf spy shots, BMW electric-car confidence, Honda charging experiment: Today's Car NewsToday, we have more spy shots of the 2018 Nissan Leaf, BMW's CEO expresses an optimistic opinion about the future of electric cars, and Honda experiments with an unorthodox charging system. All this...
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Honda researches high-power electric-car charging, at highway speedsEven with recent efforts to expand it, electric-car charging infrastructure is nowhere near rivaling the ubiquity of gas stations.
But what if electric cars didn't need to stop to charge?
That's...
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Toyota Mirai billboards scrub nitrogen oxides while touting hydrogen fuel-cell sedanIf green cars can reduce emissions, why shouldn't their advertising do the same?
That's the theory behind a series of billboards in relevant California markets that advertise the Toyota Mirai...
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Soon, 'electric-car range will no longer be a factor,' BMW chief saysAmong German luxury brands, BMW was the first to show significant interest in electric cars.
It launched its "i" sub-brand in Europe in 2013, and its plans have evolved to include adding all-electric...
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Electric Aston Martin Rapide, CARB reaffirms emissions standards, E15 battle: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, the Aston Martin Rapide is expected to go all-electric in 2018, the California Air Resources Board reaffirms 2025 emissions standards, and state and federal bills look to ban E15 ethanol fuel....
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California reaffirms state emission, electric-car rules for 2025The California Air Resources Board voted Friday to confirm its stricter emissions standards for 2025, setting up a potential clash with the Trump Administration.
The CARB vote reaffirms a decision by...
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Aston Martin Rapide luxury sedan to go all-electric; cheerio, V-12!Many luxury automakers are planning new electric cars, both to meet future emissions standards and as a response to the success of Tesla.
So far, though, no established automaker has discussed...
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E15 gasoline faces stronger headwinds as more states move to ban itWhile political control in Washington has changed, the debate over a mandate to blend specific volumes of ethanol into the U.S. fuel supply has not.
Since its passage in 2007 as part of the Energy...
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All-electric personal watercraft launch for quieter lake journeysNot all electric vehicles have wheels.
Electric boats have actually been around for quite awhile, and now a California startup is trying to expand use of electric powertrains to another type of...
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Europe's emission limits, small cars far from global mainstream: is this why GM sold Opel?At the 2017 Geneva auto show, General Motors announced the sale of its entire European operations—comprising factories and the Opel and Vauxhall brands—to PSA Peugeot Citroën.
German...
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French prosecutors to investigate Fiat Chrysler for 'aggravated cheating' on diesel emissions Stephen EdelsteinFiat Chrysler Automobiles continues to be dogged by allegations that it cheated on various diesel-emissions tests.
In the U.S., the company faces two lawsuits alleging that diesel vehicles use...
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Faster electric-car fast charging: test site in Fremont, VW plans 300 kw-plusCharging infrastructure projects for electric cars have mostly focused on expanding the number of charging sites available to the public over the last six years.
But now significant effort is also...
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Fuel-economy rules & jobs, Tesla quality issues, high-volume VW electric car: Today's Car NewsToday, we look at why looser fuel-economy rules won't create more jobs, why Tesla owners love their electric cars despite significant documented quality issues, and when the first high-volume...
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Plug-in hybrid London taxi plant opens in U.K., owned by Chinese firm GeelyFew vehicles are as iconic as the London black cab, known the world over for its upright shape and ubiquity (although many of them aren't black any more).
But under the stewardship of Chinese...
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Tesla electric cars have quality issues, but owners love them regardlessTesla electric cars have many notable and pioneering qualities. Faultless reliability has not necessarily been one of them.
Since the Model S launched in 2012, multiple quality issues have been...
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Ignore politicians: lower fuel-economy rules don't create jobs, analyst saysA common refrain among critics of current and future fuel-economy standards is that the need to comply with them produces job cuts in the auto industry.
It's a theme picked up by President Donald...
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