Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump vowed to "bring back coal" as part of a larger program to encourage greater production of fossil fuels.
But the coal industry believes it needs more than an...
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Smaller Bentley SUV might be all-electric, competing with Audi, Jaguar, MercedesThe Tesla Model S may have upended the luxury-car establishment, but it's the Silicon Valley automaker's Model X crossover that most traditional luxury brands now seem to be targeting. Audi, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz will each launch a new all-electric SUV within the next two years. And those...
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Tesla market value, GM diesels, Volvo hybrid concept truck: Today's Car NewsToday, Tesla's market value approaches that of the Detroit Three U.S. automakers, General Motors pitches its diesels to green-car buyers, and Volvo Trucks adds a hybrid powertrain to its efficiency-focused concept semi-truck. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla has become a Big Three U.S...
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Volvo concept truck uses hybrid power to cut fuel use, emissionsBecause they cover significantly more mileage than the average passenger car, with much worse fuel economy, large commercial trucks are a major source of emissions. Last year, Volvo Trucks aimed to address this issue with a concept truck that demonstrated ways to improve fuel efficiency through...
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Biofuel, fossil-fuel lobbyists join to fight electric-car incentivesAs the old saying goes: the enemy of my enemy is my friend. The biofuel and fossil-fuel lobbies have argued in the past over the blending of biofuels with the general fuel supply. But now the two groups have found something they can agree on. DON'T MISS: Sierra Club to sue EPA over failure to...
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Industry should standardize electric-car trip data, Ford saysAs in other industries, "big data" is an increasingly common buzzword these days in discussions of electric cars. Last November, several research entities presented relevant data sets and advocated for their use at an electric-car "datathon" hosted by the White House. Putting theory into practice...
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Tesla Motors has spent more than 10 years beating the odds for startup automakers.
Most new, independent makers barely survive long enough to produce a handful of vehicles, let alone sell more than...
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Honda Clarity EV range, Musk responds to worker claims, VW exec pleads not guilty: Today's Car NewsToday, a report claims the 2018 Honda Clarity EV will have one of the shortest ranges of any battery-electric car, Elon Musk responds to a Tesla worker's claims of problems at the company's Fremont plant, and the Volkswagen executive arrested last month in connection to the diesel scandal pleads...
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California local governments share how to prepare for electric carsCalifornia leads the way when it comes to electric-car adoption in the U.S. That's due in large part to a zero-emission vehicle mandate that requires the largest-volume automakers to sell cars without tailpipes, combined with a generous state purchase incentive that encourages residents to buy...
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VW exec pleads not guilty on diesel cheating chargesA Volkswagen executive appeared in a federal courtroom in Detroit on Thursday to be arraigned on charges related to the automaker's diesel-emissions cheating. Oliver Schmidt previously headed the VW Group's U.S. regulatory compliance group. He was arrested by the FBI in Florida last month, while...
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Musk responds to Tesla line workers on wages, injuries, confidentialityTesla CEO Elon Musk has responded vigorously to an employee's claims of low wages and commonplace on-the-job injuries. In an email to employees and statements to media outlets, Musk denied the claims and accused the employee who made them of being a paid union agitator. Earlier this month, Jose...
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Sierra Club to sue EPA over failure to report on ethanolThe confirmation of Scott Pruitt as Environmental Protection Agency administrator was expected to rankle environmental groups. Pruitt is a climate-science denier who, in his previous position as Oklahoma attorney general, sued the agency he is now charged with many multiple times over its efforts...
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The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is a crucial car for General Motors in more ways than one.
With an EPA-rated 238-mile range and $37,495 base price (before federal, state, and local incentives), the Bolt...
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2018 BMW i3 preview, electric-car tax credit phaseout, hydrogen airplanes: Today's Car NewsToday, we have spy shots of the 2018 BMW i3 electric car, estimations of which automakers will lose their electric-car tax credits first, and an argument for liquid hydrogen as a replacement for jet fuel in airplanes. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tax credits for electric cars start to...
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Will Tesla Model 3 be most 'made in America' car, beating Toyota Camry?For some buyers, where a car is made can be as important as the qualities of the car itself. "Made in America" can be a powerful selling point, especially after a presidential election in which domestic manufacturing jobs were a hot-button issue. But in the age of globalization, U.S. automakers no...
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Why liquid hydrogen may make sense for airplanes, replacing jet fuelIf you want to find a major source of transportation-related emissions, just look up. Aviation currently accounts for around 2 percent of global carbon emissions, and many analysts believe its share could triple by the middle of the century if projected growth in air travel occurs. But finding...
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Honda WR-V: how to make a crossover from a small hatchbackCrossovers are so popular right now that several automakers are even trying to pass off conventional hatchbacks as high-riding utility vehicles. The latest example of this trend is the Honda WR-V, a new pseudo-crossover for the Indian market. Despite the extra plastic body cladding and...
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Tesla Model 3 timing, 2017 VW e-Golf range, emissions-rule lobbying: Today's Car NewsToday, Tesla confirms plans to deliver the first Model 3 electric cars in July, the 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf gets a 125-mile range, and automakers continue to lobby for changes to EPA emissions rules. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2018 Hyundai Accent subcompact will be sold in the U.S...
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If you wanted to start a green taxi service—and had ample funds to do so—Tesla electric cars would seem to be a good choice.
The Model S and Model X offer plenty of interior space and...
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Auto lobby again asks to redo emission rule, to new EPA chief Pruitt this timeLobbyists for the world's automakers continue to ask the new presidential administration to revisit an EPA decision to finalize emissions standards through 2025. Just days after the November election, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers wrote President-Elect Trump to ask that he reverse the...
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Shell hedges bets, adds hydrogen fuel to 1st U.K. stationAnticipating a possible decrease in fossil-fuel consumption from the mass deployment of zero-emission vehicles, one of the world's largest oil companies is hedging its bets. Royal Dutch Shell is becoming increasingly involved in hydrogen fueling infrastructure, which will be needed if fuel-cell...
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Speedy growth of electric cars will challenge automakersEstimates of electric-car market share over the coming decades vary wildly, but certain trends seem to be working in their favor. Battery prices should continue to fall, and tougher global emissions standards may put increasing pressure on automakers to build larger numbers of electric cars. But...
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2019 Cadillac XT4 plug-in hybrid, Nissan Leaf pros and cons, 2018 Hyundai Accent: Today's Car NewsToday, spy shots indicate a possible plug-in hybrid version of the upcoming 2019 Cadillac XT4 crossover, an owner discusses pros and cons of Nissan Leaf ownership, and why the 2018 Hyundai Accent subcompact may not come to the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Find out how the Tesla...
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BMW i3 plug-in hybrid recall to fix fuel-vapor problem, fire concernsBMW is recalling more than 19,000 i3 REx extended-range electric cars due to concerns over the potential for fires to be started by fuel vapors. The REx uses a small gasoline engine to charge its battery pack, offering a longer range than the all-electric i3 when both gasoline and electric power...
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