By Stephen Edelstein 115 views Oct 8, 2015 Thanks to aggressive government incentives and substantial charging infrastructure, Norway has the highest number of electric cars per capita of any country in the world. Now, some of that enthusiasm for electric cars is going viral. A video ...
By Stephen Edelstein 236 views Oct 9, 2015 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, 2016 Toyota Mirai at hydrogen fueling station, Fountain Valley, CA Enlarge Photo There are only a handful of hydrogen fueling stations currently operating in California, but that number is set to grow in the ver...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted a mysterious series of tweets last Friday, including one referencing a Tesla Model Y. Just as puzzling, he later deleted them. In the Twitter conversation, a Tesla fan asked if the Model 3 crossover will have falcon wing doors, similar to the configuration o...
Today, we look at potential fixes for the Volkswagen diesel cars affected by the ongoing emissions scandal, we track updates to the Tesla Model S, and the California Fuel Cell Partnership issues an update on hydrogen station construction. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
As if Volkswagen isn’t facing enough challenges, another obstacle to fixing its out-of-compliance diesels may come from an unlikely source: uncooperative customers. The new worry stems from the realization that bringing the 2.0-liter diesel engine into emission compliance will negativ...
Hilton Worldwide announced a major electric vehicle charging program, which will be available at 50 U.S. hotels by the end of this year with plans to rapidly expand to 100 U.S. hotels by the end of 2016. The program will cover all types of electric vehicles, including Teslas. Current,...
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By Stephen Edelstein 143 views Oct 9, 2015 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Enlarge Photo Honda is recalling certain 2014 and 2015 Accord Hybrid sedans to address a software issue that may disable the cars' gasoline engines. A defect in the cell voltage sensors (CVS) may leave a car only able...
Tesla Model X buyers wanting to tow up to its full 5,000-pound capacity will need to opt for the 20-inch wheels, says the automaker. This disclosure, as have several of late, did not come through the publicity department at Tesla, but via a paying customer experiencing bumps in the ca...
The 2016 Chevy Volt made the media rounds this month, with auto journalists taking the customary “first drives” that precede any major new release. This will mark the first major refresh of the Volt since its debut five years ago. The first deliveries arrive at dealerships this week. ...
In addition to state and federal tax credits, the Tesla Model X may be eligible for up to a $25,000 tax deduction known as the “Hummer Tax Loophole.” It falls under IRS Section 179, but was given its nickname after many companies used it to deduct the purchase of large SUVs – gas-guzz...
As a centre for the further development of flow cell technology, nanoFlowcell AG in QUANT City will in future also be responsible for scientific tasks. In addition to fundamental research, the research and teaching around flow cells will also be a fixed part of QUANT City through coll...
plug-in hybrid with wicked acceleration. But it was also a lab where BMW introduced some innovative technology to use in future vehicles. BMW i8 eDrive technology offers superb drive quality (or as the video below points out, “exceptionally efficient performance”) with all-electric dr...
Thanks to a new six turbine wind farm opened on one of the Hebridean islands, the Renault EVs will have incredibly low real-world emissions levels, combining the vehicles' zero tailpipe emissions figures with low impact wind-generated renewable energy. This more than halves the Next G...
Answers to Your Questions Q. Why should I drive electric? A. Plug-in electric cars deliver all the features and safety of a regular gasoline car with additional benefits. With lower fuel costs (electricity vs. gasoline) and lower maintenance costs, PEVs cost less to own…Read More Q. H...
Volkswagen’s U.S. CEO Michael Horn revealed more details on the company’s emissions scandal during his Congressional testimony. He said Volkswagen’s top executives both in the U.S. and Germany did not know software meant to cheat on emissions tests had been installed in over 11 millio...
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When the Tokyo motor show kicks off later this month, the Mitsubishi eX concept will be revealed to the public for the first time. The all-electric SUV represents Mitsubishi’s vision of a unique vehicle aimed at the fast growing compact SUV market. It uses Mitsubishi’s state of the ar...
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Charge! Program offers incentives for commercial charging station projects. The program offers reimbursements of up to $3,000 per Level 2 charger, up to $5,000 per low kW DC Fast charger, and up to $25,000 per DC Fast charger. Applican...
