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Detroit unsure over the future of green cars

The US auto industry remains unsold over the future of "green cars" such as electrics and hybrids, as carmakers struggle with the first steps in a market most agree shows promise over the long term.

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created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 27

Nissan Leaf electric wins Japan car of the year

Japanese motor giant Nissan won Car of the Year Japan at the Tokyo Motor Show on Saturday for its Leaf electric model, its makers said, the first time an electric vehicle has picked up the award.

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created Dec 04, 2011 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (8) | comments 4

Toyota, BMW strike green-car technology pact

Automakers Toyota and BMW on Thursday struck a partnership to share eco-friendly technologies, including in the joint development of lithium-ion batteries for next-generation electric cars, the companies said.

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created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Toyota taking orders in Japan for Prius plug-in

Toyota will begin taking orders Tuesday for the plug-in version of its hit Prius hybrid, announcing efficient mileage and a relatively affordable starting price of 3.2 million yen ($41,000), which comes down with green vehicle ...

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created Nov 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Honda natural gas car wins LA green prize

The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas was named Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show on Thursday, beating finalists including European, US and other Asian carmakers. ...

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created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 22

Spectrum of green cars eye LA auto show crown

Five environmentally friendly cars are vying for the crown of Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show this week -- each using different fuel or fuel combinations.

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created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 8

Chinese green car maker opens LA office

Environmentally-friendly Chinese car and battery maker BYD said Monday it had opened a new North American headquarters here.

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created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Green tech cleans up with investors

Is there still big green to be made in green tech? A few years ago, investing in green technology companies in Silicon Valley was as de rigueur as vertical social-media sites. Those sites went away, but money continues to ...

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created Jun 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Honda's 'greenest' Civic to hit US showrooms

The greenest car you've likely never heard of will soon be hitting Honda showrooms across the United States as the Japanese automaker expands sales of its compressed natural gas powered Civic.

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created Apr 12, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 6

Meet the family with both a Chevy Volt and a Nissan Leaf

The Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf are slowly putting cars on the road, mostly in California, as the companies ramp up production and start delivering to their patient customers. GM handed out 281 Volts in February (928 ...

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created Mar 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

$100 a barrel oil: Bad for Wall Street, good for green cars

Is there a huge difference between $100-a-barrel oil and $98 oil? Obviously not much, but it's a psychological barrier. So when West Texas crude oil prices dipped below the magic $100 mark on a recent morning, Wall Street ...

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created Mar 08, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Electric vehicles: How we get there

During the State of the Union address, President Obama reiterated a goal that surely set the hearts of electric car makers revving.

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created Feb 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Nissan turns new Leaf with all-electric car

At first glance Nissan's Oppama plant looks like any other. But a closer look reveals workers inserting lithium-ion batteries and electric motors in every sixth vehicle on the production line.

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created Jan 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Green cars on the rise, but consumer interest lags

Green vehicles stole the show at the Detroit Auto Show this year but their success depends on consumers, who are still shying away from their higher price tags.

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created Jan 11, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 7

Britain offers state grants for electric cars

The British government on Tuesday launched state grants aimed at encouraging motorists to buy environmentally-friendly electric cars made by leading manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz and Toyota.

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