Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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A vehicle's design largely determines its fuel efficiency, but how it's driven--and where--can have a significant impact as well.
With their ability to drive solely on electric power at low speeds,...
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Hyundai's Updated Hybrid Six-Speed Transmission: For Plug-In Hybrids Too?Hyundai announces a new six-speed automatic transmission for hybrids.
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Best Car To Buy 2015 Poll, 2016 Chevy Volt Range Extender, Tesla Model S Taxi: Today's Car NewsChevrolet and Tesla make headlines today.
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Tesla Taxis In Holland Follow Norway In All-Electric Green CabsTaxi Electric will augment an existing fleet of Nissan Leaf electric cabs with Tesla Model S plug-ins.
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Gasoline Prices Continue To Fall, Almost At Four-Year Low: ReportA new report finds gas prices are as low as they've been in four years.
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Best Car To Buy 2015 Nominees, Iowa Tesla Rally, 2016 Mazda CX-3 LA Debut: Today's Car NewsMazda and Tesla make headlines today.
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Offered in North America only with hybrid powertrains, the Ford C-Max hatchback was supposed to give its maker a high-profile, high-efficiency model to compete with the Toyota Prius family.
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2016 Mazda CX-3 Subcompact SUV To Debut At LA Auto Show: Report: UPDATEDThe 2016 Mazda CX-3 will join a growing cadre of subcompact crossovers.
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2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco Driven, Toyota Sells Tesla Stock, Electric-Car Road Trips: Today's Car NewsHyundai, Tesla, and Toyota make headlines today.
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Brazil's Green-Car Incentive Surprise: Electrics, Plug-In Hybrids OmittedBrazil unveiled a green-car incentive program for which only hybrid cars qualify.
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36-MPG Jaguar XJ-S: Hypermiling Owner's Great Lengths For 1984 Luxury CoupeAn owner boosts the fuel economy of his 3.6-liter six-cylinder Jaguar XJ-S.
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Fisker To Launch Two New Models At Los Angeles Auto ShowHenrik Fisker will appear at two press conferences at the Galpin booth during the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Daimler Sells Tesla Stock, Scion iM Concept Teased, CA Charging Mandate: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday's green-car news starts with Daimler's sale of its Tesla Motors stock. We've also got a preview of the Scion iM concept car set to debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show next month, and...
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Scion iM Concept Car Teased Before Los Angeles Auto Show DebutScion's Los Angeles Auto Show concept could preview a long-overdue new production model.
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CA To Require New Buildings To Be Prepped For Electric-Car Charging StationsA new California rule will require new construction to have sufficient electrical capacity for charging stations.
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Anti-Tesla Bill Signed, Titanium-Dioxide Battery, Charging Station Combo: Today's Car NewsTesla direct sales, new battery chemistry, and DC fast charging make headlines today.
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Is Gas Mileage Really The Primary Factor When Buying A Car?A plastics-industry backed study says fuel economy is the primary factor when buying a car.
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Can New Titanium-Dioxide Battery Last 20 Years, Recharge In 5 Minutes?Researchers at Nanyang Technological University claim a new anode can dramatically improve battery performance.
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The growing number of DC fast-charging stations is making life a little more convenient for electric-car drivers--provided they can match their vehicles to the right plug.
There are currently three...
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Plug-Ins vs Fuel Cells, Tesla Franchised Dealers, Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid: Today's Car NewsHyundai and Tesla make headlines today.
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The Ferrari LaFerrari Hybrid Can Run Only On Electricity: Video Proves ItFerrari claims the LaFerrari can't run solely on electricity, but a new video seems to dispute that.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says Franchised Dealers Might Come, Sometime, One DayElon Musk says the carmaker may switch to a "hybrid system" of Tesla Stores and franchised dealers in the future.
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2015 Ford Focus Electric Price Cut, Tesla Model X Delay, Stricter EPA Gas-Mileage Testing: Today's Car NewsThe EPA, Ford, and Tesla make headlines today.
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Will Biofuels Be Better For Plastics Than For Vehicle Fuel?Biofuel companies may use ethanol to make plastic bottles and soap, as well as fuel.
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