Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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There seems to be no shortage of startups planning to build new battery-electric vehicles from the ground up.
While companies like Lucid Motors and Faraday Future are focusing on high-end luxury...
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ACEEE issues latest list of 'Greenest' and 'Meanest" vehiclesMeasuring the energy efficiency of a new vehicle is one thing, but ascertaining its overall environmental impact can be more complex. A debate still rages over the overall carbon footprint of electric cars compared to those powered by fossil fuels. But for the past 20 years, the the American...
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Tesla updates maintenance plans; higher fees now include hardware updatesElectric cars may require significantly less maintenance than internal-combustion cars, but even they will break down eventually. So the Silicon Valley automaker offers maintenance plans, which allow owners to prepay for annual inspections and other routine work. Early in the life of the Model S...
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2018 Nissan Leaf spy shots, 2017 Chevy Cruze Diesel mpg, carmakers & Trump: Today's Car NewsToday, we have spy shots of the 2018 Nissan Leaf, EPA fuel-economy ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan, and analyses of automakers' claims that current EPA emissions rules will threaten jobs. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We have news from Tesla, Volkswagen, and Subaru in...
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2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan rated at 37 mpg combinedWith the elimination of Volkswagen diesel models, the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is one of the few remaining options for buyers seeking a mainstream-priced diesel car. The second-generation Cruze Diesel was confirmed last year, but the initial sedan variant is only just now going on sale. We now...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq to have lifetime battery-failure warrantyHyundai is extending the lifetime battery warranty offered on previous electrified models to the 2017 Ioniq lineup as well. The warranty applies to all versions of Hyundai's first dedicated green car, including the Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Electric, and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid. As with previous Hyundai...
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'Near-zero' diesel cheaper way to cut NOx than electric cars, says diesel lobbying group Stephen EdelsteinA prominent lobbying group believes environmental remediation funds from Volkswagen diesel settlements should be spent on new "clean" diesel vehicles.
The settlement for 2.0-liter TDI cars approved...
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One third of new transit buses will be electric in 2020, all by 2030: Proterra CEOWhile electric cars continue to establish a beachhead in the consumer market, electric buses are making quick inroads with U.S. city transit authorities. Several companies already manufacture electric buses, which now operate in several cities around the country. But the CEO of electric-bus maker...
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GM releases second Chevy Bolt EV autonomous driving videoThe Chevrolet Bolt EV may very well turn out to be a game-changing electric car in more ways than one. With an EPA-rated 238-mile range and a base price of $37,495, the Bolt EV has the potential to appeal to a much broader range of customers than previous electric cars. At the same time, it's also...
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Big energy hugely underestimates electric cars, renewable powerMass adoption of electric cars and renewable energy could significantly decrease global consumption of fossil fuels. But does the established energy industry view these new developments as a threat? In a recent report, ExxonMobil said coal could continue to provide the majority of the world's...
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Plug-in hybrid price guide, 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, Elio woes: Today's Car NewsToday, we have an updated plug-in hybrid price guide, the debut of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback, and an update on Elio Motors and its "84 mpg" three-wheeled vehicle. All this and more on Green Car Reports. What would Nikola Tesla think of the Tesla Model S? This amateur fan video imagines...
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Electric-car charging station safety: what you need to knowLike any consumer product, it's important to consider safety when buying a charging station for an electric car. While plugging the vehicle into a station is straightforward, the large amount of current carried over the cord from the power source to the car makes caution worthwhile. Even...
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The number of plug-in hybrid cars has expanded greatly over the past few years.
If you've had trouble keeping track of all of these new plug-in cars, fear not.
A couple of weeks ago, we gathered the...
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Production for Elio 3-wheeler slides to 2018; is time running out?Elio Motors continues to drag its feet regarding the start of production for its three-wheeled, two-seat, "84-mpg" vehicle, but it may now be running out of time. The company previously said it had received 55,000 reservations for the car, representing potential sales of $300 million. Last year, it...
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Nikola Tesla drives Tesla Model S: amateur fan video imaginesAs an auto company that exclusively produces electric cars, Tesla Motors has a very appropriate name. It is, of course, named after Nikola Tesla, a famed engineer who pioneered technologies related to electricity. So what might Nikola Tesla think of his namesake? DON'T MISS: Pilot production of...
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Tesla Model 3 pilot production, VW vs Piech, electric-car battery prices: Today's Car NewsToday, we look at a report regarding the start of Tesla Model 3 pilot production, conflict between Volkswagen's board of directors and ex-CEO Ferdinand Piëch, and forecasts of decreasing electric-car battery prices. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Pilot production of the Tesla Model 3...
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California goal: eliminate gasoline, diesel light vehicles altogetherWhat if gasoline and diesel cars and light trucks were simply eliminated altogether from the new vehicles sold in a state? Residents of one state in the U.S. may, eventually, find out. California already leads the nation in promoting zero-emission vehicles, but the Golden State may soon take that...
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for February 2017As we roll through the second month of 2017, it's once again time to take a look at the best deals on green cars. This month's batch of deals spans a wide array of models, from one of the best-selling plug-in hybrids to a pair of subcompact sedans. It also includes one of the newest green cars to...
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Modern electric cars have developed to the point where range itself may become less of an issue than the cost of providing it.
Automakers can create longer-range electric cars simply by installing...
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Hybrid SUVs, Faraday downsizing, Tesla CA energy storage: Today's Car NewsToday, we look at why more SUVs and crossovers don't offer hybrid powertrains, Faraday Future scales back production plans, and three battery energy-storage sites come online in California, including one from Tesla. All this and more on Green Car Reports. See the Lucid Air electric luxury sedan hit...
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With Mitsubishi, Renault-Nissan is world's largest maker of all-electric carsThe controlling interest in carmaker Mitsubishi it acquired last year has helped the Renault-Nissan Alliance to solidify its position as the global leader in sales of battery-electric cars. The Nissan Leaf is the best-selling all-electric car in history, while the Renault Zoe has achieved...
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VW suggests engine downsizing is done; emissions rules are the reasonWhen it comes to improving fuel efficiency, simply making an engine smaller is a fairly direct way to get results. It's the approach that many automakers have taken in recent years. They have downsized engines across model lines, usually adding turbochargers at the same time to match the power...
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Bowing to inevitable, Faraday Future scales back plant plansDuring a press conference at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, Faraday Future announced plans to build its first electric car within two years. Later in 2016, it selected a site for what it claimed would be a $1 billion electric-car factory to be built in North Las Vegas, Nevada. But work at the...
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Lucid Air electric car video shows luxury sedan on the roadLucid Motors, the California automotive startup formerly known as Atieva, unveiled its Air electric car in December 2016. But so far, the car hasn't been seen on public roads. Lucid has now rectified that by releasing a video that shows its luxury sedan driving around the San Francisco Bay Area...
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