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Last Friday, Tesla Motors opened the doors of its battery "gigafactory" outside Reno, Nevada, to an invited group of Tesla owners. They toured the plant and heard presentations from CEO Elon Musk, among others. It was a celebratory occasion, marked by many photos and lots of deep Tesla gossip and experience-swapping. DON'T MISS: Tesla 'Master Plan' update defends Autopilot; electric SUV, pickup, autonomous bus coming Debate continues over the size of the gigafactory—presently 14 percent of the announced size—and the true cost of the lithium-ion cells and battery packs it produces...
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EU, consumer groups pressure VW for diesel cheat compensation in Europe
The EU government is working with national consumer groups to get compensation for Volkswagen diesel owners.
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Nikola One electric-truck running prototype to be unveiled Dec 2
It's long been assumed that while passenger vehicles may well start to transition to electric drive over the next decade or two, heavy commercial trucks won't. The energy density of liquid hydrocarbon fuel is particularly well suited to moving vehicles that can weigh 10 times the 2-ton weight of a...
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Electric-drive cars should fuel, charging is 'dead end,' says NanoFlowcell
Well, here's a novel idea for electric-car fans to kick off the week with. Zero-emission cars powered by electric motors shouldn't use batteries that can be recharged, because a public charging network is "a dead end." Instead, they should use flow-cell batteries that can be "refueled" in minutes...
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CA tests VW diesel modifications, cheap Tesla leases, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV delay: Today's Car News
We have news on diesel cars, electric cars, and plug-in hybrids today.
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Coming up next: emission standards for airplanes
The EPA is preparing to draft emissions standards for airplanes.
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Tesla Motors has made an indelible mark on the global auto industry, launching the first volume electric cars with few if any compromises in design, performance, or features. Both the Model S in 2012 and the Model X in 2015 remain the sole such cars with more than 200 miles of range. But they're also expensive, following the industry maxim that technology advances generally begin at the high end and percolate downward. DON'T MISS: Tesla 'Master Plan' update defends Autopilot; electric SUV, pickup, autonomous bus coming Amid debate over Tesla's delivery volumes and sales projections, the...
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CA regulator to start testing VW TDI diesel modifications for all versions
The California Air Resources Board will test proposed modifications for Volkswagen 2.0-liter TDI models.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid delayed again, now three years late
The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will now launch in Summer 2017.
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Utah doctors to sue TV's 'Diesel Brothers' for illegal modifications
A Utah doctor group plans to sue the stars of the Discovery Channel show "Diesel Brothers," alleging that they made illegal modifications to trucks.
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Faster Tesla Supercharging, VW diesel delay, Bolt EV dates, Autopilot do's and don'ts: The Week in Reverse
Who will actually be able to buy the first Chevy Bolt EV 200-mile electric cars late this year? And, why won't VW diesel owners receive their official buyback offers until the fall? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on...
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2017 Chevy Bolt EV launch, CAFE battle, disgruntled VW diesel owners: Today's Car News
Read about the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, CAFE standards, and the VW diesel settlement.
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Any automotive journalist has, by now, sat through many lengthy presentations from carmakers on Millennials and what they want. Some are insightful, a few are cringeworthy, but the basic message seems to be that they're very, very different and hard to understand. We'd suggest that's the way of the world: older people often do stand on their porches, wave their rakes, and scream at the damn kids to get off the lawn. DON'T MISS: Millennials Own Fewer Cars, Seek Other Ways To Get Around: Report But a recent study from Accenture Consulting (via GreenTech Media) offers some hope to green-car...
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Suit says '13-mile' range for Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid was deceptive
A lawsuit filed in Michigan claims Toyota did not properly represent the Prius Plug-In Hybrid's limitations.
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Battle over CAFE standards begins now: will they change for 2022-2025?
Two weeks ago today, three federal and state agencies jointly released a "Technical Assessment Report" on how well automakers have done thus far in meeting corporate average fuel economy standards. It concluded that car companies may not quite reach the theoretical goal of an average 54.5 mpg (or...
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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV to ship to dealers before end of year
General Motors has always had an aggressive schedule for launching its 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, the industry's first mass-priced electric car with 200 miles or more of range. It was revealed as a concept just 18 months ago at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, with a production version unveiled at this...
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VW diesel owners not happy with offers, communications: survey
Volkswagen owners are ambivalent about the diesel settlement, according to a new survey.
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Camera supplier Mobileye drops Tesla as customer, citing Autopilot crash
Mobileye will stop supplying Tesla when its current contract expires.
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We have stories on Jaguar, Kia, and Tesla today.
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Just how 'green' is a Ford Super Duty truck?
Most buyers won't consider a truck's environmental impact when considering a heavy duty hauler. That's a given. Yet, while most buyers may not consider the idea, that doesn't mean the lumbering haulers aren't changing. The idea a decade ago that truck buyers would swap their thirsty V-8s for...
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2017 Kia Niro preview
The 2017 Kia Niro hybrid crossover goes on sale later this year.
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Jaguar to prioritize all-electric sedan, SUV over sports cars
Jaguar is reportedly prioritizing two electric models over a planned replacement for the XK, and a supercar based on the C-X75 concept.
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SUVs so hot that Dodge Dart, Chrysler 200 may never return
FCA has been unsuccessful in finding another manufacturer to build the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200.
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Tesla boosts Supercharger electric-car charging rate to 145 kw
By now, the Tesla Supercharger network has provided a superb case study showing the importance of a comprehensive nationwide network of DC fast-charging sites to make electric cars practical for long-distance trips. While the competing CHAdeMO and Combined Charging System (CCS) standards are...
John Voelcker