Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Scotland isn't known for having the most pleasant weather.
But its persistent winds make the country a great place for renewable energy.
Over the past few years, officials have overseen the...
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Kia to boost hybrid, electric offerings, add fuel cell in 2020Kia will add a fuel-cell car around 2020, as well as more hybrid and plug-in electric models.
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Mercedes-Benz S550e wireless charging comes into focusThe Mercedes-Benz S550e plug-in hybrid's wireless-charging system will be based on Qualcomm Halo technology.
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Oil company pays $26 million for half-billion-dollar ethanol plantThe failure of cellulosic ethanol may prove beneficial to oil giant Royal Dutch Shell. Cellulosic ethanol was seen as an important component of mass ethanol adoption because it is made from non-edible plants. But despite the hopes of ethanol advocates and policymakers, cellulosic sources never...
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Future VW electric-car concepts revealed in patent drawingsAs it tries to recover from the "Dieselgate" scandal, Volkswagen has gotten more serious about electric cars. At the recent 2016 Paris Motor Show, it unveiled the I.D. compact electric-car concept, and promised a future production model based on it. Now, it appears the ID could be the first of...
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Dealers save $500 for car buyers, lobby group claims; 'false,' says PolitifactTesla Motors' direct-sales model for electric cars has rankled franchised auto dealers. Dealer associations have attempted to block Tesla direct sales in multiple states, and have undertaken public-relations campaigns extolling the virtues of the franchise model. One of the latest claims made by...
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Nano Flowcell Holdings hasn't been shy about promoting its flow-cell battery technology.
It's displayed flashy concept cars at multiple auto shows, offering bold performance claims for what it said...
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Why do electric cars exist? Buyer demand? Legislation? Or VW?Would electric cars exist without policymakers?
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BMW 530e next-generation plug-in hybrid sedan: photos, detailsThe 530e iPerformance is BMW's latest plug-in hybrid.
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Smallest state poses big question: natural gas or renewable energy?Rhode Island could become a leader in renewable energy.
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Carmakers must cut carbon rapidly to evolve, shareholders sayInvestors are calling on automakers to cut carbon emissions more aggressively.
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Audi electric SUV to carry e-tron name (not Q6), a la first quattroAudi's electric SUV will be called simply "e-tron."
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Today, the upcoming Mini Countryman plug-in hybrid gets teased, a convertible BMW i8 Spyder will arrive in 2018, and the Paris climate agreement is set to take effect next month. All this and more on...
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Long-delayed BMW i8 Spyder plug-in hybrid due in 2018The BMW i8 Spyder will arrive in 2018, according to BMW CEO Harald Krueger.
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Plug-in hybrid next-generation Mini Countryman teased before launchThe next-generation Mini Countryman will include a plug-in hybrid powertrain option.
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India, EU ratify Paris climate agreement: takes effect next monthIndia and the European Union pushed the Paris climate agreement past the tipping point for ratification.
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European electric and plug-in hybrid sales for Jan-Aug 2016The Renault Zoe topped European electric-car sales through August 2016.
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DoE energy-loan program (notorious for Solyndra) now turning a profitThe Department of Energy loan program that funded Solyndra is now turning a profit.
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How much would you pay to own one of the earliest Tesla Roadster electric sports cars?
Early production models and prototypes of notable cars can often become valuable collectors' items.
That's...
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Atieva Atvus, Audi R8 e-tron dead, 2017 Toyota Corolla: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes Atieva, Audi, and Toyota.
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Did you know Exxon researched hybrid cars (then ignored them)?Exxon researched hybrid cars in the 1970s, then ignored them.
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Carbon emissions from U.S. power generation fall to 25-year lowU.S. carbon dioxide emissions from energy generation hit their lowest mark since 1991.
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Off-again, on-again Audi R8 e-tron ended after 100 builtThe Audi R8 e-tron electric car is dead. Finally.
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Hydrogen marketing campaign suggests, 'Let's clear the air'Infrastructure company Air Liquide is launching a new marketing campaign to promote fuel cells.
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