Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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A handful of Tesla Model S owners will soon have the ability to charge their cars without having to plug them in.
Several aftermarket companies have designed wireless charging systems for various...
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CAFE battle, electric-car growth, fracking industry targets Millennials: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes CAFE standards, electric-car sales, and fracking.
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Oil and gas fracking industry targets Millennials for supportA Texas fracking advocacy group uses social media to target Millennials.
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Toyota challenges high-school students to build fuel-cell carsToyota is teaching California high-school students about fuel-cell cars.
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Automaker lobbyist group predicts doom, gloom over CAFEAn automaker lobbyist group believes CAFE rules aren't realistic.
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1 in 6 cars sold in 2020 must be electric to meet fuel-economy rules: studyA new study argues that a significant boost in electric-car sales will be required to meet upcoming emissions standards.
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Other than charging a battery-electric car using electricity harvested by photovoltaic panels, solar power isn't exactly practical for current production cars.
But every year, dozens of solar-powered...
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Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, 2017 Audi A4 Ultra, truck emissions rules: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept, Audi A4 Ultra, and truck emissions rules.
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Cruise ships start to come under scrutiny as massive pollution machinesCruise ships are a major source of air pollution, environmental groups note.
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2017 Audi A4 Ultra: 31-mpg version of luxury sedanThe 2017 Audi A4 Ultra is the least-expensive and most fuel-efficient version of the A4 sedan.
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Hydrogen cost could equal 50-cent gasoline, with renewable energy: studyRenewable energy could dramatically lower the cost of hydrogen, a new study says.
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Porsche 911 won't get electric, hybrid versions any time soonPorsche won't build an electric 911 anytime soon, the sports car's product boss says.
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Tesla Utah fight, VW diesel advice, Transportation emissions grow: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, Tesla sticks with plans to take its latest dealer fight to the Utah Supreme Court, our latest poll looks at what advice readers would give to friends with Volkswagen diesel cars, and...
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Transport is now biggest part of U.S. carbon emissions, first time in 40 yearsTransportation is now the biggest source of U.S. carbon emissions, according to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
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Why motorcycles may not be greener than cars: missing emission gearWhen looking for green transportation, does it make sense to opt for two wheels instead of four? Motorcycles weigh significantly less than cars, and generally have smaller engines. That means they use less fuel than the typical car, and they also require fewer raw materials to make. DON'T MISS...
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Will electric buses replace propane ones in national parks (which replaced diesels)?Utah's Zion National Park may convert its propane buses to electric power.
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Tesla takes dealership fight in Utah to state supreme courtTesla still intends to take its case to the Utah Supreme Court.
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VW electric-car funds, Infiniti VC-T engine, bigger cars: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes electric cars, Infiniti's VC-T engine, and fuel economy standards.
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When it comes to increasing fuel economy, cutting weight is a good place to start.
But even with stricter fuel-economy standards pending, new cars are getting bigger.
The average new vehicle's...
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What would it take to get Australia to 100-percent renewable energy?An Australian think tank plots a way for the country to switch to 100-percent renewable energy.
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Infiniti plans VC-T engine with variable compression ratioInfiniti is likely the first carmaker to put a variable-compression engine into production.
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Oversight of $2 billion VW electric-car funds required, charging companies sayA group of charging-network operators criticizes provisions of the preliminary Volkswagen diesel settlement.
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VW diesel negotiations, Ford Model E, Subaru electric crossover: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes, Ford, Subaru, and Volkswagen.
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Ford Model E hybrid, electric range to include crossover as well?The Ford Model E may spawn a crossover variant.
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