Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Chrysler is the latest carmaker to add start-stop systems to some of its cars, another step in ongoing efforts to improve their fuel economy.
The Michigan automaker, now owned by Italy's Fiat, will...
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Ohio Turns Its Back, Thumbs Its Nose At Energy EfficiencyOhio's push for renewable energy loses momentum with new legislation.
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Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan, Cheapest Gas Mileage, Electric Race Cars: Today's Car NewsFuel-sipping compacts, electric race cars, and a hydrogen fuel-cell Toyota make headlines today.
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Recall For 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid Headlamp ProblemThe just-discontinued Acura ILX Hybrid is recalled for overheating headlamps.
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze: Interior Photos Revealed For China LaunchChevy reveals the interior of the next-generation Cruze ahead of its launch in China.
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2014 BMW i3 Likes & Dislikes, Elon Musk In Buffalo, Ferrari Cuts Emissions: Today's Car NewsBMW and Ferrari make headlines today.
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Plug-in electric cars are driving silently off showroom floors in growing numbers--but who is buying them, and why?
Data on electric-car owners can provide valuable insight for policymakers, helping...
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2016 Chevy Volt Wish List, BYD Electric Bus, Auto Dealers Try Charm: Today's Car NewsBYD, Chevrolet, and Tesla make headlines today.
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Minnesota Leads Nation, Mandates Off-Peak Electric-Car Charging RatesMinnesota is the first state to mandate special off-peak charging rates for electric cars.
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Renewable Energy Won't Cause Electric Utility 'Death Spiral': StudySolar panels won't destroy electric utilities' business model, a new study says.
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GM Offers Free Fix For 2012-13 Chevrolet Volt Battery Coolant IssueGeneral Motors will perform free servicing to fix potentially low battery coolant in certain Chevy Volts.
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2015 Audi S3 e-Tron, 2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco, Lithium-Ion Degradation: Today's Car NewsAudi, Hyundai, and Nissan make headlines today.
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Electric-car drivers rely heavily on in-car telematics and various smartphone apps to monitor their cars' range, plan ahead to avoid "range anxiety," and manage the charging process remotely.
Yet the...
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Federal Gas Tax, Electric Harley Davidson, Hyundai Fuel Cell Economics: Today's Car NewsElectric motorcycles and hydrogen fuel-cell cars make headlines today.
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Chevy Volt Mileage, Kia Soul EV Production, Acura ILX Hybrid Death: Today's Car NewsElectric cars, extended-range electric cars, and hybrids are discussed today.
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Chevrolet Volt Drivers Pass 500 Million Miles On ElectricityChevrolet Volt drivers reach another electric-motoring milestone.
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Tesla Battery Swapping, Hydrogen Terms, Nissan e-NV200 Battery Cooling: Today's Car NewsFuel cells, battery swapping, and battery cooling are in the news today.
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Next Audi Q7 To Launch Electric Turbocharger For Better Fuel EconomyAudi's "e-boost" electric turbocharger could debut on the next Q7 SUV.
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Suppose sales of some type of car or other reached a certain level--and then stayed there, forever.
According to a new report, that may already be close to happening in at least one market segment:...
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Could Solar Energy Cool Aston Martin Racing Drivers In Future?Aston Martin Racing is collaborating with Chinese solar-panel maker Hanergy on a green air-conditioning system.
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German Federal Parliament Gets Efficient Audi Diesel Cars For Official DutiesThe German Federal Parliament will take delivery of 66 Audi A6 2.0 TDI Ultra sedans.
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Ford Cuts Gas Mileage, Tesla Shares Patents, Nissan e-NV200 Driven: Today's Car NewsFord, Nissan, and Tesla make headlines today.
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U.S. Car Population Surges As Sales Soar, While Scrappage FallsThe number of light-duty vehicles on U.S. roads is at a record high/
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High-Mileage Hybrids, Tesla-Fan Ferocity, Aluminum Pickup Trucks: Today's Car NewsWe've got hybrid, electric-car, and pickup-truck news in the mix today.
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