Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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In the U.S., owners of Volkswagen 2.0-liter TDI diesel cars with illegal "defeat device" software have reached a settlement with VW—and a preliminary agreement for a smaller number of affected...
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Green car preview at Detroit Auto ShowThe 2017 Detroit Auto Show will include a mix of hybrid, electric, and fuel-efficient car debuts.
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Tesla starts cell production at Gigafactory, shows it off to investorsTesla is now producing lithium-ion battery cells at its massive Gigafactory.
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Faraday Future FF 91, Tesla 2016 deliveries, Ford Transit Connect Hybrid: Today's Car NewsToday, we have details on the Faraday Future FF 91 electric car, Tesla's 2016 delivery figures, and confirmation that a prototype Ford Transit Connect Hybrid taxi will appear at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Faraday Future FF 91 electric car debuted at CES...
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Hyundai Ioniq, Sonata plug-in hybrids available anywhere in U.S.Both of Hyundai's plug-in hybrids are available nationwide.
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Ford Transit Connect Hybrid taxi prototype to appear in DetroitA prototype Ford Transit Hybrid taxi will appear at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show.
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Ford electrification plans, Chrysler Portal concept, Tesla Autopilot update: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, Ford announces a slew of new electrified vehicles, the Chrysler Portal electric-car concept appears ahead of CES, and Tesla tests an Autopilot software update on a small number of cars. All...
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Most autonomous cars shown at CES are electrified: previewNumerous electrified cars are expected to debut at CES this year.
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Tesla upgrades Autopilot for 1,000 'Hardware 2' cars to testTesla launched its upgraded Autopilot software on a handful of cars December 31.
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UK moves ahead on lower-carbon power to end coal use by 2025Low-carbon energy use in the U.K. is up, and the government hopes to phase out coal by 2025.
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Woz is getting a Chevy Bolt EV after all; it arrives todayApple co-founder Steve Wozniak bought a Chevrolet Bolt EV to use as his "main car."
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Electric-car market share in 2020: estimates vary widelyOf the new cars sold globally in 2020, what percentage will be electric? It's a simple question, but at the moment there doesn't appear to be a clear answer. Estimates of electric-car market share approximately three years from now vary widely, as do those for periods further beyond that. DON'T...
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Renewable-energy growth has accelerated in 2016, but this may go down as a milestone year for one renewable-energy source in particular.
Together, all renewable-energy sources are expected to account...
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Tesla autonomous-car data, 2017 Kia Niro, Trump & ethanol: Today's Car NewsToday, we drive the 2017 Kia Niro hybrid, Tesla uses data to develop self-driving cars, and President-elect Donald Trump's advisors may be against ethanol. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla is just one of many companies working to develop self-driving cars, but could a trove of...
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Trump supported ethanol, but his team may not; is oil the reason?Several members of Trump's team are against ethanol, advisor Carl Icahn said in a recent interview.
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Long-range Renault Zoe electric car reviewed in U.K.: Forbidden FruitA British car magazine reviews the updated Renault Zoe electric car.
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Fuel-economy rules not the cause of rising auto prices: analysisAutomakers are wrongfully blaming fuel-economy rules for increased prices, analysts argue.
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Tesla's autonomous-car efforts use big data no other carmaker hasData may be Tesla's advantage in the race to launch self-driving cars.
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Obama green-car rules, next Hyundai fuel-cell SUV, autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, the outgoing Obama administration aims to quickly enact more green-car rules, the next Hyundai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle may get a boost in range over the current Tucson Fuel Cell, and a...
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Update: Chinese elevated bus now abandoned, blocking road trafficThe Chinese press express skepticism over the Transit Elevated Bus.
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South Korea to extend electric-car subsidy to long-range vehicles too
South Korea may scrap a rule that limits electric-car subsidies based on charging times.
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Fusion Hybrid again used for latest Ford autonomous test vehicleFord will deploy a second-generation version of its autonomous Fusion Hybrid sedan in 2017.
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Flurry of green-car rules as Obama administration departsObama administration officials are working to expedite new automotive regulations.
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Next Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell to have 30 percent more rangeHyundai is expected to unveil its next fuel-cell vehicle in 2018.
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