Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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It's something that a lot of auto reviewers know, but maybe haven't focused on: most new-car headlights just aren't that good.
Now the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has started to...
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California may cap ZEV-credit sales; why it matters to Tesla, and for electric carsCalifornia may cap ZEV credit sales to eliminate excess credits.
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Tesla Stores don't hard-sell shoppers; this baffles dealership groupsTesla Stores baffle traditional car dealers.
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2017 Toyota Prius Prime, 2016 Chevy Spark, Shanghai Disney electric cars: Today's Car NewsCheck out the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime and 2016 Chevrolet Spark.
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Shanghai Disney Resort offers electric rental cars from SAICChinese carmaker SAIC is providing vehicles for the Shanghai Disney Resort.
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Some 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electrics recalled for pinion-shaft problemCertain Ford Focus Electric models are being recalled because they may lose power while driving.
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With the 2017 model year well underway, many green cars are hitting showrooms with a new year designation and perhaps some updates.
But while these models may be brand new, it doesn't mean carmakers...
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Road for electric trucks with trolley-like catenary opens in SwedenScania, Siemens, and the Swedish government are testing electrified trucks on a stretch of public highway.
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Tesla Autopilot crash reaction, VW dealers, camera-based side mirrors: Today's Car NewsToday, a Tesla Model S owner discusses the recent fatal crash involving Autopilot, Volkswagen dealers get left out of the diesel settlement, and Japan moves to approve camera-based side mirrors. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A competition for the most efficient all-electric railcar is won...
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Japan may beat U.S. to allowing camera-based side mirrorsJapan will allow carmakers to replace traditional side-view mirrors with cameras.
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What do VW dealers get from the diesel-emission settlement?Volkswagen dealers continue to negotiate with the company over diesel reparations.
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Most efficient all-electric railcar competition won by SwedesSwedish students compete to build the most efficient electric railcar.
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Tesla Autopilot crashes, used electric cars, Peugeot fuel economy discrepancy: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, additional Tesla Autopilot crashes surface, used electric cars prove popular with consumers, and PSA Peugeot Citroën admits that its cars' real-world fuel economy is much lower than...
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Few green cars up for North American Car & Truck of the Year awardsThe list of vehicles eligible for NACTOY 2017 does not include many green cars.
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Peugeot admits real-world gas mileage is far lower than ratingsPSA Peugeot Citroën admits that the real-world fuel economy of its cars is lower than official ratings.
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Used electric cars sell quickly even as new sales remain flatUsed electric cars are selling quickly and at lower prices, a new study says.
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Tesla Model 3 challenges, Faraday Future vs Nevada, OK natural-gas stations: Today's Car NewsWe have stories on Faraday Future and Tesla today.
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Oklahoma claim: first state with natural-gas fueling on highwaysOklahoma has a natural-gas fueling station every 100 miles on its highways.
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Tesla now has a new—and somewhat unexpected—ally in promoting its Powerwall home energy-storage battery packs.
A Vermont electric utility is now selling the battery packs to customers in...
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Nissan and Renault together now up to 340,000 electric cars builtNissan and Renault reach another electric-car milestone.
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VW diesel fine, Tesla Q2 deliveries, Plug-in electric car sales: Today's Car NewsWe have lots of electric car news today.
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What buyback, cash do I get if I bought a VW diesel after Sept. 18?Volkswagen and Audi owners who bought their TDI cars after September 18 get less money in the settlement announced last week.
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Paris weekday ban on pre-1997 cars takes effect, historic cars exceptedParis begins its ban on older cars this week.
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Wealthy nations on fossil-fuel subsidies: we'll end them...laterThe G20 nations will not commit to a deadline for phasing out fossil-fuel subsidies.
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