Fuel Economy in the News

September 27, 2012

• 2013 Ford Fusion 1.6 and 2.0 EcoBoost - Car and Driver
• 2013 Chevrolet Volt - Autoblog

September 26, 2012

• Audi A3 E-Tron - Autoblog
• Self-driving cars now legal in California - CNN
• 2013 Audi A3 Sportback e-Gas Project shows off carbon-neutral fuel - Autoblog

September 25, 2012

• Tesla Kicks Off “Supercharger” Network of Free Solar-Powered Recharging Stations - Car and Driver
• Toyota to increase hybrid production, cut back on electrics - The Detroit News
• Audi Builds "Coasting Hybrid", Saves Gas With Gravity - Green Car Reports

September 24, 2012

• Toyota beefs up green vehicles, plans electric car for this year, fuel cell vehicle by 2015 - The Washington Post
• GM offers big discounts to boost Volt sales - The Detroit News
• A Peek at 2014: Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid - The Wall Street Journal

September 21, 2012

• Small SUV Comparison: 6 Of The Best Compact SUVs - autobytel.com
• A more fuel-efficient Wrangler in the works, Jeep says - NBC News
• Military adding more electric vehicles to fleet - Stars and Stripes

September 19, 2012

• 2013 Dodge Dart Aero Rated at 41 MPG - Cars.com
• 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel [w/video] - Autoblog
• Automakers to get mid-term review of fuel efficiency numbers - The Detroit News

September 18, 2012

• Chrysler Compact Car Gets Critical 41-mpg EPA Rating - The Wall Street Journal
• Smart hopes to jump-start brand by offering cheapest electric car - Autoblog
• Ford Fusion Hybrid nears Toyota Prius gas mileage figures - USA Today

September 17, 2012

• Plug-in hybrid Accord is the best new Accord - USA Today
• 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Full Test and Video - Edmunds
• Zipcar will start carsharing Honda Fit EVs in San Francisco - Autoblog

September 14, 2012

• $50,000 electric Toyota RAV4 rated at 76 mpg equivalent - Consumer Reports
• Ford Sees Cost Breakthrough With New Family of Hybrids - Forbes
• Mitsubishi Outlander set to challenge Chevrolet Volt - Newsday

September 13, 2012

• Want 40 MPG, Don't Want Hybrid? Here's Your Top Five Options - Green Car Reports
• Chrysler 200 successor to boast 38 mpg, 9-speed automatic - Autoblog
• Prototype drive: Audi's A3 e-tron electric car - Los Angeles Times

September 11, 2012

• 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Rated by EPA, Bests Hybrid Sibling on Highway - Car and Driver
• Higher Gasoline Prices Drive Sales of More Efficient Cars - The Wall Street Journal

September 10, 2012

• 2013 Ford Fusion rated at 25/37 MPG, Hybrid gets 47 MPG - Autoblog
• Accord Plug-in Aims to Outrun the Volt, Prius - The Wall Street Journal

September 7, 2012

• 2013 Honda Fit EV - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• Mitsubishi drops details on plug-in hybrid Outlander - Autoblog
• 2013 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid First Drive Review - Autobytel

September 6, 2012

• Getting a charge from driving the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid - Consumer Reports
• At This Price, We Should All Own Chevy Volts - Forbes
• GM Reportedly Abandoning Full-Size Hybrid Trucks and SUVs - Car and Driver

September 4, 2012

• With a Jolt From Tesla, a More Electrifying Utility - The New York Times
• 2013 Nissan Sentra debuts with improved CVT, 40 MPG - Autoblog
• Does new crossover show Ford is serious about hybrids? - USA Today

August 31, 2012

• GM will sell 2,500 Chevy Volts in August, the most ever - Autoblog
• 2013 Ford Fusion Gets EPA Ratings, 1.6 EcoBoost Scores 25/37 - Car and Driver
• Fuel-efficient cars for every budget - Christian Science Monitor

August 29, 2012

• U.S. Sets Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards - The New York Times
• Isaac leads to 5-cent gas price spike - CNN
• 2013 Buick Encore snags 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway EPA ratings - Autoblog

August 28, 2012

• 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid [w/video] - Autoblog
• Are compacts better than subcompacts for gas mileage? - Christian Science Monitor
• Is Fuel Economy the ‘New Horsepower’ for Pickup Trucks? - The Wall Street Journal

August 21, 2012

• 2013 Honda Accord production fires up with Earth Dreams power - Autoblog
• EPA Wins Legal Battle Against Higher Ethanol Levels In Fuel - Green Car Reports
• Fisker To Recall Karmas After Fire - The Wall Street Journal

August 20, 2012

• Report: 2013 Nissan Leaf May Boast 25-Percent Range Boost, Cheaper Base Model - MotorTrend
• LaHood: 2025 fuel rules will be unveiled 'soon' - The Detroit News
• Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid sets world speed record at 185 mph - Autoblog

August 17, 2012

• Ready for an F-150 Hybrid? Ford-Toyota Hybrid Pickup Tech Testing Continues - MotorTrend
• Mercedes-Benz Prices 2013 E400 Hybrid from $56,705; Costs More Than Diesel E350 - Car and Driver

August 16, 2012

• Hyundai posts biggest gas-mileage gains - USA Today
• Ford Ramps Up Electric-Car Development - The Wall Street Journal

August 14, 2012

• Fisker Statement: Karma batteries not to blame for fire - Autoblog
• Chevy Spark to ignite passion of youth - The Detroit News
• Plug-in hybrids to outsell all-electric cars? - Christian Science Monitor

August 10, 2012

• GM may have electric car breakthrough - Huffington Post
• 2013 Tesla Model S: First Drive Review - Car and Driver

August 9, 2012

• Mazda Goes on a Diet, Plans Weight Reductions for Every New Model - Car and Driver
• Diesels Join Hybrids Showing Stronger Growth In U.S. Sales - Forbes
• 1 in 4 owners more interested in buying hybrid car - The Detroit News

August 8, 2012

• Gas prices climb 30 cents a gallon - CNN
• Ford C-Max Hybrid officially gets 47 mpg across the board; Energi hits 85 mph in EV mode - Autoblog
• Toyota plans to sell fuel cell car by 2015 - Detroit Free Press

August 7, 2012

• Official: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Manual-Transmission Convertible Rated 28/41 MPG - MotorTrend
• Ford's 47-mpg C-MAX has special gas-mileage button - USA Today
• Hybrid Owners: Still Happy After 200K-300K Miles - Green Car Reports

August 6, 2012

• 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV [w/video] - Autoblog
• 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel Economy Leaps 30 Percent, Leads Class - Edmunds
• Driving and charging the Honda Fit EV you can't buy - Consumer Reports

August 1, 2012

• Chrysler Readies Nine-Speed Auto Transmissions to Cut Fuel Consumption - DailyTech
• Ford heats up plug-in hybrid car price competition - Los Angeles Times
• 2012 Ford Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost - Autoblog

July 31, 2012

• Lexus to get own version of Toyota Prius C? - Autoblog
• 2012 Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid - Autoblog
• Are CVTs The Fuel-Efficient Transmission Of The Future? - Green Car Reports

July 30, 2012

• Honda enters the electric-car fray with the Fit EV - Consumer Reports
• Smaller Prius is gas stingy - BusinessWeek
• 2013 Audi Q5: First Drive Review - Car and Driver

July 27, 2012

• Cars' total fuel efficiency hits all-time high in 2012 - USA Today
• Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept [w/video] - Autoblog
• Ford's Little Engine That Could Challenge Hybrids [w/audio] - NPR

July 25, 2012

• 2013 Lincoln MKZ Priced from $36,800; Hybrid Model Won?t Cost Extra - Car and Driver
• 2013 Chevrolet Spark gets EPA rating of 32/38 MPG - Autoblog
• The next gas-saving frontier could be smarter navigation, driver coaching - Consumer Reports

July 24, 2012

• 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI - Big Trips, Big Mileage - Automobile
• Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid priced at $33,745; or $29,995 after tax credit *UPDATED - Autoblog
• Hybrid and electric sales soar as gas prices fall - CBS News

July 23, 2012

• Honda delivers first Fit EV in California - Autoblog
• Ford C-Max Energi will have 20-mile electric range, get 95 MPGe [w/video] - Autoblog
• Best compact SUV for $25,000? - USA Today

July 20, 2012

• Gone, Baby, Gone: Toyota Drops Four-Cylinder From Sienna Lineup - Car and Driver
• 2013 Audi Q7 Joins Siblings, Gets Upgraded 240-hp Diesel - Car and Driver
• AZ Nissan Leaf owners reporting abnormal battery capacity losses [w/video] - Autoblog

July 18, 2012

• 2012 Ford Focus Electric: Video Road Test & Review - Autobytel
• 2014 VW Jetta to drop five-cylinder in favor of turbo four - Autoblog
• Lexus prices 2013 ES 350 and ES 300h - Autoblog

July 17, 2012

• Bob Lutz and his Volt-like truck visit Jay Leno's Garage - Autoblog
• New-Car Buyers Want Higher Gas Mileage (It Pays For Itself Too) - Green Car Reports
• In Detail: Honda Fit EV - AOL

July 16, 2012

• Mahindra gives up altogether on small diesel pickup for U.S. - Autoblog
• Confirmed: Audi Q5 to Add 3.0-Liter V-6 Diesel Model for 2014 - Car and Driver
• Study says EV battery pricing could plunge by 70% by 2025 - Autoblog

July 11, 2012

• Volt owners tell us they use even less gas than we do - Consumer Reports
• Test-Driving Tesla Motors's Super-Fast Model S - BusinessWeek
• 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In review - CNET

July 10, 2012

• 2013 Lexus RX 450h: 750-Mile Gas Mileage Test - Green Car Reports
• BMW 528i four-cylinder visits track, combines efficiency and luxury - Consumer Reports
• Four-Cylinder Cadillac ATS Scores a 22/33-mpg EPA Rating - Car and Driver

July 9, 2012

• 2013 Honda Fit EV First Drive - Motor Trend
• Autos: The myths of diesel dispelled - Indianapolis Star
• Luxury Cars That Get 32 MPG Or Better - Forbes

July 6, 2012

• 5 Fuel-Efficient Cars With Cargo Space - Autobytel
• Ford says C-MAX will beat Toyota Prius v on gas mileage - USA Today

July 5, 2012

• Mercedes to market Tesla-powered 2014 B-Class EV in U.S. - Autoblog
• Honda offers insurance for Fit - The Detroit News
• Pure Electric or Plug-In Hybrid: Which Is Best? - The Wall Street Journal

July 3, 2012

• Dodge or Ford? Which pickup is tops for gas mileage? - USA Today
• Tesla opening stores in places car buyers wouldn't think to shop - Los Angeles Times
• 2013 Lexus GS 450h review - CNET

July 2, 2012

• 2013 Honda Fit EV [w/video] - Autoblog
• Stop idling! Stop-start systems have great promise for saving fuel - Consumer Reports

June 29, 2012

• Cadillac ELR: More Details On How the Volt Will Become a Caddy (Hint: More Power) - Car and Driver
• Ford anticipates demand for 3-cylinder cars - Seattle Post Intelligencer
• Audi R8 E-Tron laps 'Ring in record-setting 8:09, celebrates silently - Autoblog

June 28, 2012

• Fun at 40 MPG - Car and Driver
• Mark Phelan: Spacious Mazda CX-5 sacrifices performance for excellent fuel economy - Detroit Free Press
• Myth busters: Consumer Reports takes on alleged gas-saving tips - Christian Science Monitor

June 27, 2012

• Toyota Avalon Gets 40-MPG Hybrid Model for 2013 - Autoblog
• Ford Aims for 47-mpg City Rating for C-Max Hybrid, Besting the Prius V by 3 - Car and Driver
• 2013 Ford Taurus Ecoboost Gets 32 MPG Highway, 26 MPG Combined - Green Car Reports

June 25, 2012

• 2012 Tesla Model S First Drive - Motor Trend
• Electric-vehicle drivers in Colorado to get a charge out of new law - The Denver Post
• Nissan expects Leaf sales to double when TN plant comes online - Autoblog

June 22, 2012

• Driving the 2013 Lexus ES 300h - The New York Times
• EPA issues final approval for sale of E15 ethanol fuel - Consumer Reports
• Jeep Liberty Production to End Mid-August; Replacement On Sale in May 2013 with Improved Fuel Economy - Car and Driver

June 21, 2012

• Tesla Model S officially rated at 89 MPGe with 265-mile range - Autoblog
• Mitsubishi Plans a Plug-In Hybrid Outlander for September's Paris Auto Show - Car and Driver
• Fuel Efficiency Takes Baby Steps in the Auto Industry - The New York Times

June 14, 2012

• 40 MPG Compact Sedan Comparison - Motor Trend
• Nissan Altima mpg climbs to 31 combined, just under old hybrid version - Autoblog
• Mark Phelan: Futuristic 2013 Ford Escape crossover has power, fuel economy - Detroit Free Press

June 12, 2012

• Family Sedan Fuel Economy Rising in Model Year 2013 - Edmunds
• GM may use diesels in light-duty pickups - AutoWeek
• 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5: First Drive - Green Car Reports

June 8, 2012

• Higher gas mileage, electric range for 2013 Chevy Volt - CNET
• Why gas prices remain high - MSN News
• In Audi E-tron Program, Pure Electrics Surrender Some Charge to Plug-in Hybrids - The New York Times

June 6, 2012

• Honda Fit EV rated at 118 MPGe with 82-mile range by EPA - Autoblog
• Small But Not Green? Five Small Cars That Get Poor Gas Mileage - Green Car Reports
• Diesel-powered BMW 7 Series headed to U.S. - Autoblog

June 5, 2012

• 2012 Buick Regal eAssist [w/video] - Autoblog
• Honda CR-Z vs. Hyundai Veloster - Which delivers the most fun and efficiency? - Consumer Reports
• Tire pressure affects stopping distance, fuel economy - Newday

June 4, 2012

• Ford Focus Electric Initial Impressions - hybridCARS.com
• Redesigned 2013 Lexus ES gets less bland, new hybrid - Consumer Reports
• Fisker expands recall of plug-in hybrid Karma - The Detroit News

June 1, 2012

• Mazda CX-5: Are Small Crossovers Eclipsing Cars? - The Wall Street Journal
• Auto industry boosts turbocharger sales to save gas - USA Today
• 10 Things You Need To Know About The 2013 Dodge Dart - Autobytel
• 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid: Priced Below the Toyota Prius v and Available for Ordering Now - Autobytel

May 30, 2012

• Prices for fuel-saving used cars to drop - The Detroit News
• U.S. Postal Service Reminds You To Check Your Tires With New Stamp - Green Car Reports

May 29, 2012

• Summer gas prices - as good as they'll get - CNN
• Toyota Prius Escapes Niche, Hits Top Three - Bloomberg Businessweek
• Pictures: Cars That Fired Our Love-Hate Relationship With Fuel - National Geographic

May 25, 2012

• 2012 Toyota Prius V: First Drive - MSN
• Charging to market, Tesla Model S electric car deliveries start next month - Consumer Reports
• Nissan's Easy Fill idiot-proofs tire inflation - Autoblog
• Consumers are willing to compromise to achieve better fuel economy - Consumer Reports

May 24, 2012

• Car buyers should weigh options of switch to electric - The Detroit News
• 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Newest Competitor For Camry, Fusion Hybrids - Green Car Reports

May 23, 2012

• Driving like a Jerk May Cost You an Extra $100 Per Month in Gas - Time
• 'Consumer Reports' survey: Fuel economy trumps quality - USA Today
• Chevy Malibu Eco 'mild hybrid' ups miles per gallon - KABC TV

May 22, 2012

• Ford Focus Electrics Now On Their Way to Dealerships - hybridCARS.com
• Survey: Gas mileage top concern for new-car buyers - The Detroit News
• 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Overshadowed By Prius, Competent Nonetheless - Green Car Reports

May 21, 2012

• Translogic examines the power of plug-in hybrids for commercial fleets [w/ Video] - Autoblog
• 2002 Vs 2012 Toyota Prius Hybrids: Progress In Numbers - Green Car Reports
• NHTSA probes fire in garage containing plug-in Fisker Karma - The Detroit News

May 18, 2012

• Feds tally payback time for hybrids; instant for some - USA Today
• Five Electric Cars That Will Stretch Your Mileage - Fox Business
• Ford opens orders for C-Max hybrid, its Prius V rival - USA Today
• Production of the Lexus HS250h Hybrid Comes to a Whimpering Halt - Car and Driver

May 17, 2012

• Eyes on the Road Test Drive: 2013 Malibu Eco - The Wall Street Journal
• Engine Could Boost Fuel Economy by Half - MIT Technology Review
• Leaked Fisker Atlantic documents reveal big production delay, specs - Autoblog

May 16, 2012

• U.S. energy independence is no longer just a pipe dream - USA Today
• First Drive Review: 2012 Ford Focus 1.0L EcoBoost - Car and Driver

May 15, 2012

• Trading the pump for a plug is catching on - The State
• Tesla Says Model S Arrives in June, Not July, and Announces New Contract for Benz EV - Car and Driver

May 11, 2012

• Hypermiling Taylors Set Fuel-Economy Record in Volkswagen Passat TDI - The New York Times
• Toyota Prius Plug-In third fastest-selling car in America - Autoblog
• California to boost mandate for electric cars - Consumer Reports

May 10, 2012

• Tesla to deliver first Model S electric by June - The Detroit News
• Judge overturns Honda hybrid owner's win for low mpg - USA Today
• Energy in America: Diesel-fueled cars making a comeback? - Fox News

May 9, 2012

• Wireless electric-car charging takes center stage - Consumer Reports
• Behind the wheel of the improved Coda electric car - Consumer Reports
• Mercedes-Benz B-Class fuel-cell-powered car shows progress - Consumer Reports

May 8, 2012

• Toyota plans to limit sales of all-electric RAV4 - The Detroit News
• Tips For Checking Your Tires: Improve Gas Mileage, Safety - Green Car Reports
• We drive the first Chinese car expected in the U.S., the electric BYD e6 - Consumer Reports

May 7, 2012

• The Battery-Driven Car Just Got a Lot More Normal - The New York Times
• BMW Announces 2013 X1 Good for Up to 24 MPG City, 33 MPG Highway - Car and Driver
• 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco First Test - Motor Trend

May 3, 2012

• 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid First Drive - Motor Trend
• This time, specter of $4 gas driving up auto sales - The Detroit News

May 2, 2012

• The hybrid premium: How much more does a hybrid car cost? - CNET
• The Case for and Against Buying a Diesel Car - Fox Business
• Driver's Seat: C is for 'cuter' in the Toyota Prius C Three - The Philadelphia Inquirer

April 30, 2012

• Dodge Dart Aero to Get at Least 41 MPG Highway - Chicago Tribune
• First Drive: 2013 Ford Escape loads up on style, mpg's - USA Today

April 27, 2012

• 2013 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost officially rated at 23/33 MPG - Autoblog
• Auto start-up Coda to develop 'entry-level' electric vehicle for U.S. market - The Detroit News
• When your car's mileage doesn't match the sticker - Chicago Tribune

April 26, 2012

• 2012 Ford Focus SFE First Test - Motor Trend
• Toyota Gives Tips On Getting More MPG From Your Hybrid Car - Green Car Reports
• Next Mazda6 to go four-cylinder only - Autoblog

April 25, 2012

• 2012 Toyota Prius C: Fuel economy champ - CNET
• Driving the new electric Ford Focus spurs competition among green drivers - Consumer Reports
• Living with the BMW Active E proves electric cars can be fun - Consumer Reports

April 24, 2012

• I can do without premium fuel, and so can you - Consumer Reports
• Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid - Charged up about our latest test car - Consumer Reports
• Honda Concept S - Car and Driver

April 23, 2012

• With all this natural gas, who needs oil? - Christian Science Monitor
• Next level-charging stations begin to expand - Consumer Reports
• In reversal, Ford brags it has smallest engines in the industry - Los Angeles Times

April 20, 2012

• From eBay, Greener Cars Are Auction Stars - The New York Times
• Report: Obama's gas-mileage boost will save $69B a year - USA Today
• Small Fuel Efficient Cars Under $15,000 - Autobytel

April 19, 2012

• GM unveils pricing for bi-fuel Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra - The Detroit News
• 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco has electric motor, too - The Washington Post
• Honda will recycle rare earth metals from old hybrid batteries - Autoblog

April 18, 2012

• Ford gives Escape new look, better gas mileage - The Detroit News
• When your car doesn't get the mileage you expect - Reuters
• How Green Are Electric Cars? Depends on Where You Plug In - The New York Times

April 17, 2012

• Test Drive: VW Passat TDI offers space, mpg, comfort - USA Today
• Behind the Wheel of Ford's First Electric Vehicle - Wired
• 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid Coming Soon: Report - Motor Authority

April 13, 2012

• 2013 Subaru Outback Sips Fuel, Shows Off New Look At New York Auto Show - Autobytel
• Cars.com Adds More 2012 Best Bets - Chicago Tribune
• No hybrid at launch for new Nissan Altima - USA Today

April 11, 2012

• Fuel Economy Tops 24 MPG for First Time, Study Says - The Wallstreet Journal
• Tesla On Ice: Model S Cold Weather Testing [VIDEO] - Translogic
• In California, a Fast-Charging First - The New York Times

April 10, 2012

• 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Fuel-Economy Figures Released - Car and Driver
• 2013 Lexus GS450h Hybrid to Start at $59,825; Priced the Same as Car it Replaces - Car and Driver
• Study Says Hybrid Owners Don't Always Buy Another Hybrid: Here's Why - Green Car Reports

April 9, 2012

• Chrysler unveils fuel-efficient Ram truck - CNN
• 2013 Chevrolet Spark to Start at $12,995; On Sale Later This Year - Car and Driver
• Porsche prices diesel Cayenne crossover for U.S. - USA Today

April 5, 2012

• How Gas Could Hit $6 a Gallon - Chicago Tribune
• 2013 Nissan Altima Promises Up To 38 MPG Highway Fuel Economy - The Washington Post
• Smart offers redesigned gas and electric models for 2013 - Consumer Reports

April 4, 2012

• Cars.com Names Top Hybrids for the Money - The Sacromento Bee
• Fisker Q&A reveals other owners face Karma challenges, solutions are promised - Consumer Reports
• 2014 Chevrolet Impala is a full-size improvement [w/video] - Autoblog

April 3, 2012

• Ford prices 2013 Fusion start-stop option at $295 - Autoblog
• EPA gives E15 go-ahead despite objections, approves production applications - Autoblog
• Fuel efficiency drives car sales - CNN

March 29, 2012

• Which seven-passenger SUV is the most fuel efficient? - Chicago Tribune
• Ford announces 2013 Explorer Sport with 22 mpg fuel efficiency - Detroit Free Press
• Just in: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco - Consumer Reports

March 28, 2012

• Just in video: 2012 Toyota Prius C - Consumer Reports
• Despite rumors, Volvo not ceasing electric C30 production plans - Autoblog

March 27, 2012

• Tiny cars often aren't the most fuel-efficient - CNN
• Fisker to replace Karma's drive batteries - Consumer Reports
• Does the Prius actually save gas? A closer look at the 'rebound effect' - The Washington Post

March 26, 2012

• KBB: Used hybrid prices jump 6% in February on gas-price surge - Autoblog
• Stuck with high gas prices, drivers just pump less - BusinessWeek

March 23, 2012

• GM replacing Chevrolet Volt power cords - Autoblog
• For E.V. Drivers, a Stretch of Oregon Interstate to Relieve Range Anxiety - The New York Times
• Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid set for 2014 - AutoWeek

March 22, 2012

• Volkswagen Announces Pilot Program of 20 Electric Golf Prototypes for U.S. - Car and Driver
• Mercedes-Benz GLK gets facelift, diesel option ahead of New York - Autoblog
• First drive video: 2012 Fisker Karma - Consumer Reports

March 21, 2012

• BMW forced to lower 2012 3 Series automatic fuel economy to 33 mpg - Autoblog
• 2013 Nissan Leaf update will add new heater, up to 25 miles of range in the cold - Autoblog
• Coda all-electric car goes on sale in California for $37,250 - Consumer Reports

March 20, 2012

• Which cars have had the biggest gas mileage increases? - USA Today
• 2011-12 Hyundai Sonata Hybrids have a rear seat belt safety issue, says NHTSA - Consumer Reports
• Automakers see three-cylinder engines as the next big thing - Los Angeles Times

March 16, 2012

• Gas price is $4 or more for almost one-third of drivers - USA Today
• Best choices: Which new cars save the most gas? - USA Today
• Toyota says five most recent U.S. models average 44 mpg - Autoblog

March 15, 2012

• Electric Volkswagen Golf Still on Track to Come to U.S. in 2014, Will Likely Be Called "E-Golf" - Car and Driver
• New, more efficient cars could save you gas money - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• 2012 Toyota Prius V - Autoblog

March 14, 2012

• Gas, Hybrid, Diesel, Electric: What Do They Cost Over 5 Yrs? - Green Car Reports
• Natural-gas vehicle selection and availability picks up - Consumer Reports
• 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In: Parsing The EPA Efficiency Sticker - Green Car Reports

March 13, 2012

• Ford Focus Electric qualifies for California HOV lane access, extra $2,500 off - Autoblog
• It's back: Our Fisker Karma returns from the dealership with a new battery pack - Consumer Reports
• The Golden Age: EPA Says Cars are More Powerful, Efficient Than Ever - Motor Trend

March 12, 2012

• Test Drive: Subaru Impreza now bigger, higher gas mileage - USA Today
• More hybrid, electric cars available to rent - USA Today
• Car Talk: Lights, air conditioning take bite out of gas mileage - Columbus Dispatch

March 9, 2012

• Smart Updates Fortwo Electric Drive for 2012, Adds More Performance [Geneva Auto Show] - Car and Driver
• Bad Karma: Our Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid breaks down - Consumer Reports
• Ram Announces Natural-Gas-Powered 2500 HD Pickup - Car and Driver

March 8, 2012

• Audi cuts weight in A3 to boost fuel mileage - USA Today
• Does premium gasoline indeed get better mileage? - Chicago Tribune
• Hybrid cars 101: How long should batteries last? - Christian Science Monitor
• Is there a cost effective hybrid battery replacement? - Boston.com

March 6, 2012

• Fuel economy: Auto fleet average starts to climb - Los Angeles Times
• Q&A: Why gasoline prices are so high - Los Angeles Times

March 5, 2012

• GM offering bi-fuel pickups - The Detroit News
• Ford plans 20% fuel-economy increase by 2020 - USA Today
• 2012 Ford Focus EV rated at 105 mpg-equivalent---more efficient than Nissan Leaf - Consumer Reports

March 2, 2012

• Audi Confirms A3, A4, And Q7 Plug-In Hybrids For 2014 - Motor Authority
• Avoid these 'improve your gas mileage' myths - USA Weekend
• How not to 'brick' your EV battery - Consumer Reports

March 1, 2012

• Nissan Leaf available nationwide in March - Autoblog
• Tensions Raise Specter of Gas at $5 a Gallon - The New York Times
• California approves Chevrolet Volt for carpool lanes, saving drivers time and money - Consumer Reports

February 29, 2012

• The Best 'Green' Cars For The Money - Forbes
• Enlisting Nanoparticles to Help Replace Oil - The New York Times
• Turbocharging to Save Gas, Instead of to Go Fast - Forbes

February 28, 2012

• First Prius Plug-In production models arrive in U.S., ready for up to $4,000 off in California - Autoblog
• Audi to Test Electric A3 in U.S. - MSN

February 27, 2012

• Envia Claims 'Breakthrough' in Lithium-Ion Battery Cost and Energy Density - The New York Times
• Tesla says report that-neglected EVs fail to charge 'unfounded' - The Detroit News

February 22, 2012

• With 2013 Fusion Hybrid On The Way, Ford Touts 461 Patents - Green Car Reports
• First Ride In The Tesla Model X [VIDEO] - Translogic
• 2012 Toyota Prius C First Test - Motor Trend

February 21, 2012

• Gas prices could soar past $4 this spring, experts say - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Charging Into the Future (slideshow) - The New York Times
• Bio-Bug - Translogic

February 20, 2012

• Taking a Spin in an Electric BMW - The New York Times
• VW will start selling Golf plug-in hybrid in 2015 - Autoblog
• Reality check: Will your car actually achieve the advertised 40-mpg? - Consumer Reports

February 17, 2012

• 2013 model-year car stickers now mobile at Fueleconomy.gov - Consumer Reports
• Downsized: Is the Age of the Six Cylinder Engine Over? - Motor Trend

February 16, 2012

• Toyota will boost production of Prius compact to meet high demand - Autoblog
• Gas Mileage Battle Ahead For Ford Fusion, Camry Hybrid - Family Car Guide
• Car chargers abound in Chicago - Detroit Free Press

February 15, 2012

• Tesla Model X an instant hit - The Detroit News
• Nissan Leaf electric car to get a software upgrade - Consumer Reports

February 14, 2012

• European crude drives up U.S. gas prices - CNN
• Retailers installing chargers despite tepid electric car sales - The Detroit News
• Car review: 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid - Chicago Tribune

February 13, 2012

• Hertz to Test Plugless Power on Nissan Leaf - The New York Times
• S.C. offers hybrid car tax credit - The Post and Courier
• Chicago Auto Show's all about economy - The Detroit News

February 10, 2012

• Tesla Unveils Model X at Its Southern California Design Studios - The New York Times
• New vehicles 14% more fuel efficient than four years ago - Autoblog
• 2012 Toyota Prius C - Car and Driver

February 9, 2012

• 2013 Beetle TDI debuts as Volkswagen's sportiest diesel - Autoblog
• Is Chevy's Cruze Dulling the Spark of its Volt? - The Wall Street Journal
• In 4 Years, Average Gas Mileage Of New Cars Has Risen By 3MPG - Green Car Reports

February 8, 2012

• Honda Drops From Top of Annual Green Car List - Edmunds
• Car review: 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid - Chicago Tribune
• BMW nixing 335d in favor of new 3 Series Hybrid? - Autoblog

February 7, 2012

• Gas prices could spike 60 cents or more by May - USA Today
• 2013 Buick Regal gets standard eAssist, automatic option for GS - Autoblog
• Electric cars: 'Plug-ins' look for spark in 2012 - Christian Science Monitor

February 6, 2012

• Mileage Moment of Truth: We Put 40 Mpg Claims to the Test - Popular Mechanics
• Auto industry about to go diesel crazy - USA Today
• 2012 Mitsubishi i Electric Vehicle - Car and Driver

February 3, 2012

• First Drive: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid - Automobile
• Car review: 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid - Chicago Tribune
• First Drive: 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 - Motor Trend

February 2, 2012

• Test complete video: 2012 Toyota Prius V - Consumer Reports
• Honda loses Small Claims Court suit over Civic hybrid fuel economy - Los Angeles Times
• Are micro-hybrids the next big thing? - Fox News

February 1, 2012

• 2012 BMW 3-Series Fuel-Economy Ratings Out, 328i Scores 36 MPG Highway - Car and Driver
• California orders hike in number of super clean cars - Los Angeles Times
• For BMW ActiveE, a Home Base That Speaks Fluent E.V. - The New York Times

January 31, 2012

• Survey: Consumers express concerns about electric, plug-in hybrid cars - Consumer Reports
• Kia start/stop system delayed due to poor feedback from media - Autoblog
• OnStar could help Volt owners find clean power - Consumer Reports
• Official: California Requires More Hybrids, Electrics on the Road by 2025 - Automobile

January 30, 2012

• BMW ActiveE enrollment process now open in test markets - Autoblog
• Honda delivers first electric Fit - Consumer Reports
• Chevrolet introduces new Ecologic window sticker, coming first to Sonic - Autoblog
• 2012 Ford Focus SE With Super Fuel Economy Package Road Test - Edmunds

January 20, 2012

• Hyundai: Lifetime Warranty for 2012 Sonata Hybrid Batteries; Ten-Speed Automatic Transmission in Development - Car and Driver
• Chevrolet plans special Volt to qualify for carpool sticker, rebate - Los Angeles Times
• Study: Most Gen Y drivers want to own hybrid cars - USA Today

January 19, 2012

• Car review: 2012 Subaru Impreza adds fuel economy - Los Angeles Times
• Five Cars That Regularly Beat Their EPA Gas Mileage Ratings - Green Car Reports
• Buick LaCrosse an all-around good hybrid - The Detroit News

January 18, 2012

• Americans cut consumption in face of record gasoline prices - Los Angeles Times
• New Gas Economy Rules Generate Wide Support - The New York Times
• Mercedes planning B-Class plug-in hybrid for U.S. - Autoblog

January 17, 2012

• A Buffet of Canny Tweaks in Hot Pursuit of Mileage - The New York Times
• Electric vehicle battery costs coming down: Chu - Reuters

January 13, 2012

• Hyundai hits 2016 CAFE requirements early - Autoblog
• Volkswagen Developing Plug-In Hybrid for the U.S. - Car and Driver
• 2012 Detroit auto show: We take a spin in two electric SUVs - Consumer Reports

January 12, 2012

• With XC60 Plug-in Hybrid, Volvo Delivers a Rousing 'Me, Too' - The New York Times
• EPA rates 2013 Mazda CX-5 fuel economy top in class - Consumer Reports
• IBM developing air battery with 500-mile range - Autoblog

January 10, 2012

• Toyota Prius C brings hybrid economy to the masses - Autoblog
• Mercedes E300 BlueTec Hybrid: A Star German Midfielder, On Loan to Detroit - The New York Times
• 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 nav system uses altitude to optimize hybrid efficiency - Autoblog
• Ford C-Max Targets Prius, Volt and Ghosts of Minivans Past - The New York Times

January 9, 2012

• 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid packs 47 mpg, dashing good looks - Autoblog
• 2012 Ford Focus Electric: Video Road Test and Review - Autobytel
• Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept gives sexier shape to upcoming electric drivetrain - Autoblog
• 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Promises 45 MPG Combined - Motor Authority

January 6, 2012

• GM announces upgrades to Chevrolet Volt to address fire concerns - Consumer Reports
• First Ford Focus Electric heads to Google - Autoblog
• Porsche Confirms Two for U.S.: Diesel Cayenne This Year, Cajun Crossover in 2013 - Car and Driver

January 5, 2012

• Kia Rio one of the best small cars available - The Detroit News
• M.I.T. Professor: High Weight and Horsepower Nullify Gains in Efficiency - The New York Times
• GM to announce fix for Chevrolet Volt - The Detroit News

January 4, 2012

• Low-price Kia Soul, Rio get idle-stop to boost mpg - USA Today
• 2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid - Car and Driver
• Ford rolling out Focus Electric - San Antonio Express-News

January 3, 2012

• 'Consumer Reports' says Toyota Camry Hybrid is top sedan - USA Today
• Honda Adds Four-Cylinder Engine to 2012 Crosstour - Motor Trend
• 2012 Ford Edge Limited EcoBoost - Autoblog
• Fisker recalls plug-in hybrids; EV safety concerns revived - The Detroit News

December 21, 2011

• AAA offers roadside assistance trucks to charge electric cars - Consumer Reports
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrids to Bow at 2012 Detroit Show - Motor Trend
• Toyota NS4 Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept to Debut at Detroit Auto Show - Car and Driver

December 19, 2011

• Chevy Volt Unplugged: When To Depower Your EV After a Crash - Aol Autos
• Fisker raises the Karma plug-in hybrid price to over $100,000 - Consumer Reports
• Porsche introduces second hybrid model - KABC-TV

December 16, 2011

• 2012 Ford F-150 EcoBoost: Video Road Test and Review - Autobytel
• Mazda planning EV for U.S. market by 2018 - Autoblog
• Rumormill: Volkswagen planning EV for Detroit? - Autoblog

December 15, 2011

• Ford Focus Electric to hit over 100 MPG equivalent - CNET
• State hopes to break car owners' habit of changing oil too often - Los Angeles Times
• Volvo introduces production V60 diesel plug-in hybrid - Autoblog

December 13, 2011

• Range anxiety, or slow chargers? Faster electric car chargers are on the way - Consumer Reports
• Charging Stations Await Cars - The New York Times
• 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Wagon: A Hint Of Things To Come? - Green Car Reports

December 12, 2011

• Marchionne: 2013 Dodge Dart will have optional 9-speed auto, hit 40 mpg - Autoblog
• 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid - Car and Driver
• First Production 2012 Mitsubishi 'i' Delivered In San Francisco - Green Car Reports

December 7, 2011

• In U.S., Hydrogen Cars May Line Up With Few Places to Fill Up - The New York Times
• Nissan's "Leaf to Home" Uses Car as Backup Electricity Supply; Company Also Developing Wireless Charging - Car and Driver
• Porsche Cayenne Diesel To Arrive In U.S. Second Half Of 2012 - Green Car Reports

December 6, 2011

• First Drive: 2013 Honda Fit EV - Motor Trend
• Nissan to Debut Active Aerodynamics on 2013 Altima - Car and Driver
• First Drive: Honda Plug-In Hybrid Mule - Automobile

December 5, 2011

• A Diesel for the Long Haul - The New York Times
• Report: The Subaru Hybrid Arrives in 2013, and Sales Are Going Up - Automobile
• California auto start-up Aptera shuts down - The Detroit News
• BMW and Toyota push the pedal on greener cars - CNET

December 2, 2011

• 2012 Toyota Prius C - Car and Driver
• GM offers to buy back Volts from owners - The Detroit News
• Just in: Toyota Prius v wagon - Consumer Reports

December 1, 2011

• Consumer Reports: Chevrolet Volt owners love their cars - The Detroit News
• Mazda To Roll Out i-ELOOP Capacitor Regenerative Braking System In 2012 - Aol Autos
• Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II is the 2013 Outlander in mild disguise - Autoblog
• Toyota FCV-R Concept is otherworldly - Autoblog

November 30, 2011

• Big Lexus GS hybrid sedan gets a 35% fuel-economy boost - USA Today
• GM will loan free cars to Chevy Volt owners who have "fire anxiety" - Autoblog
• Nissan Boosts Fuel Economy By Redesigning CVT In 2013 Altima - Green Car Reports

November 28, 2011

• 2013 Chevy Mailbu Eco will start at $25,995* and offer 38 highway mpg - Autoblog
• Formal Defect Inquiry of Volt Battery Begins - The New York Times
• U.S. consumers take note of diesel - The Detroit News

November 22, 2011

• Mitsubishi electric car gets top EPA fuel mileage rating - USA Today
• '13 Chevrolet Malibu Eco priced at $25,995 - The Detroit News
• BMW Will Sell Its Electric Cars in U.S. - Edmunds

November 21, 2011

• Study: Hybrid cars hold up 25% better in crashes - USA Today
• First drive: Coda all-electric car - Consumer Reports
• 2013 Honda Fit EV On Sale Next Summer - Edmunds

November 18, 2011

• The Next Wave Of Green Cars - Forbes
• 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas wins Green Car of the Year - The Detroit News
• BMW debuts i8 plug-in hybrid and i3 all-electric cars - Los Angeles Times

November 17, 2011

• Honda CR-V due in December with more horsepower, mpg - USA Today
• In Search of the Perfect Fit, Honda Goes Electric - The New York Times
• Coda Cuts Price Of Coming EV, Boosts Battery Warranty - Edmunds
• Ford Adds Passenger-Friendly Transit Connect Electric Wagon to its 2012 EV Lineup - Car and Driver

November 16, 2011

• Cheapest Toyota Prius will get more than 50 mpg - USA Today
• After Almost 11,000 Miles, Jay Leno Closes In on a Year Without Refueling His Chevy Volt - The New York Times
• White House to reveal proposed 2017-25 fuel economy rules - The Detroit News

November 14, 2011

• Auto safety regulators probe Volt battery fire - The Detroit News
• Survey: Car owners want better fuel-economy, support increased standards - Consumer Reports
• A Plan for Efficiency in the Rest of the Car - The New York Times

November 11, 2011

• Mitsubishi Plug-In Hybrid May Arrive In 2014 - Edmunds
• Honda previews Small Sports EV and AC-X plug-in concepts for Tokyo - Autoblog
• Jaguar driving diesel XF across the U.S. - Autoblog

November 10, 2011

• Suzuki To Display Plug-in Hybrid Next Month - Edmunds
• Mitsubishi weighs Evo hybrid - CNET
• Driving the Nissan Leaf: Hurray for traffic - Consumer Reports

November 9, 2011

• Chevy dealers now authorized to sell Volt demo units - Autoblog
• Second Take: 2012 Volkswagen Up! - Motor Trend
• Nissan shows off Pivo 3's new angles, considering quirky EV for production [w/video] - Autoblog

November 7, 2011

• Chrysler Tests Fleet of Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Trucks - The Wall Street Journal
• New hybrid system on Ford C-Max hybrid and plug-in will be cheaper, but better? - Consumer Reports
• Looking beyond lithium-ion, what's next for EV batteries? - Consumer Reports

November 4, 2011

• California Rebates for Hybrids and E.V.'s Live On, in Reduced Form - The New York Times
• New hybrid system on Ford C-Max hybrid and plug-in will be cheaper, but better? - Consumer Reports
• Tesla Plans New Roadster For 2014 - Edmunds

November 3, 2011

• Ford Focus Electric to Be Priced at $39,995 - The New York Times
• Toyota bundles installation with EV charger for Prius Plug-In - Consumer Reports
• 2012 Kia Optima - Review - The Car Connection

November 2, 2011

• Mitsubishi Starts Production Of U.S.-Bound EV - Edmunds
• Musk says Tesla Model S sold out - Autoblog
• Chrysler Will Reluctantly Build Hybrids, CEO Says - HybridCars.com

October 31, 2011

• Orders to begin Wednesday for electric Ford Focus - Consumer Reports
• Rubbing out friction in push for mileage - The Detroit News
• Kia follows industry suit with hybrid model - KABC-TV

October 27, 2011

• 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV to Have 114 HP, 31 More than Gas Model - Car and Driver
• First Drive: 2012 Mitsubishi i - Autoblog

October 26, 2011

• Nissan Adding Plug-in Hybrid To Electric Lineup - Edmunds
• Will GM's Diesel Cruze Usher In New Wave? - Edmunds

October 25, 2011

• The queue starts for 700 BMW Active E leases - Consumer Reports
• 2012 Honda Civic HF: Quick Drive Of Higher-MPG Civic - Green Car Reports
• Honda to Unveil 2012 CR-V and 2013 Fit EV Next Month in L.A. - Car and Driver

October 24, 2011

• Revenue-strapped states pull back on hybrid auto tax breaks - USA Today
• First Drive: 2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv-G - Motor Trend
• Fisker: Affordable "Project Nina" Plug-in Hybrids Due By 2013 - Green Car Reports

October 20, 2011

• Jeep Grand Cherokee to Get Diesel Option in U.S. in 2013, Other Large Chryslers Soon After - Car and Driver
• Ford Transit Connect Electric to qualify for $15,000 rebate in California - Autoblog
• BMW To Offer 3 Series Hybrid In U.S. Next Fall - Edmunds

October 19, 2011

• Fisker Karma gets EPA certified: 52 mpge, 32-mile electric range, 20 mpg on gas - Autoblog
• 2012 Chevrolet Volt V 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Which Is Cheaper To Drive? - Green Car Reports
• Suggestion box: How to avoid fighting over an electric-car charger - Consumer Reports

October 18, 2011

• Honda boosts gas mileage of Insight hybrid - USA Today
• Chrysler to build more hybrids after all - CNET
• Nissan Announces New Hybrid Powertrain With 2.5-Liter Supercharged Four and Lithium-Ion Battery - Car and Driver

October 17, 2011

• Consumer Reports recommends Chevrolet Volt - Consumer Reports
• 2012 Coda Sedan: A Chinese EV From California's Newest Automaker - Autoblog
• 2012 Mazda 3 Skyactiv-G First Drive - Edmunds

October 14, 2011

• Next-gen Nissan Altima Hybrid to feature supercharged 2.5L engine, advanced CVT, li-ion battery - Autoblog
• First Drive: BMW ActiveE - Motor Trend
• 2012 Mazda 3 Priced: 40-MPG Skyactiv Four Available at $19,245 - Car and Driver

October 13, 2011

• GM to bring all-electric Spark to U.S. in 2013 - The Detroit News
• 2012 Tesla Model S: Riding Shotgun - Future Cars - Car and Driver
• As BMW i3, i8 electric cars charge to market, more tech details emerge - Consumer Reports
• Mitsubishi To Market 2012 i EV As Commuter Car - Edmunds

October 12, 2011

• Cruze across Europe: Loved overseas, Chevy's efficient diesel coming to the States - The Detroit News
• The Lighter, Better, More Efficient Two-Stroke Engine - Popular Mechanics

October 7, 2011

• GM to add eAssist to Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain - Autoblog
• Honda, GM Expanding CNG Vehicle Production - AutoObserver

October 5, 2011

• Ford plans fuel-efficient Escape - The Detroit News
• Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Autoblog - Autoblog
• For GM and Nissan, it's less grudge match than learning lab - Automotive News

October 3, 2011

• 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas priced from $26,155 - Autoblog
• California motorists leading the way on using less gasoline - Los Angeles Times
• 11 technologies that increase fuel economy - CNET

September 30, 2011

• Nissan Leaf heads to more U.S. markets - Consumer Reports
• BMW Announces New 5-Series Hybrid - Forbes
• Lotus Ethos plug-in minicar headed to U.S. in 2013? - Autoblog

September 29, 2011

• First Drive: 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In - Autoblog
• Infiniti adds first gas-electric hybrid - Associated Press

September 28, 2011

• 2012 Kia Rio brings 'start-stop' technology to masses - USA Today
• Feds delay 2025 fuel efficiency proposal until November - The Detroit News
• 2012 Car Preview: New Hybrids and Electrics - CBS Moneywatch.com

September 26, 2011

• BMW seeks 700 "Electronauts" for 2012 Active E test fleet - Autoblog
• First look video: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic - Consumer Reports

September 23, 2011

• 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco - Prototype Drive - Car and Driver
• Subaru Will Launch Four New Vehicles by 2015 - Cars.com
• Prius' artificial engine noise demonstrated, explained - CNET

September 21, 2011

• Preview: 2013 Honda Fit EV charges ahead - Consumer Reports
• Confirmed: BMW X6 ActiveHybrid Done for U.S. - Automobile
• Production Toyota Prius Plug-in gets more range, lighter battery, tax-credit, and carpool access - Consumer Reports

September 20, 2011

• Cars.com Chevy Volt Hits 10,000 Miles: The Good and Bad - Cars.com
• Chevy Sonic officially rated 40 mpg, earns Top Safety Pick [w/video] - Autoblog

September 19, 2011

• Toyota Prices 2012 Prius V from $27,160 and Prius Plug-In Hybrid from $32,760 - Car and Driver
• Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid headed for Detroit, coupe hopes dead - Autoblog
• 2013 Lexus GS 450h does the electric slide - Autoblog

September 16, 2011

• Chevy Sonic subcompact gets up to 40 mpg, GM says - Detroit News
• Fewer Cylinders For Ford, Audi - Edmunds
• Audi Urban Concept Sportback ready for wireless charging in the city - Autoblog

September 15, 2011

• 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid returns 112 MPGe - Autoblog
• Mercedes Presents Its First Extended Range EV - Edmunds
• 40 MPG Compact vs. Subcompact Mileage Challenge - Cars.com

September 14, 2011

• Kia Optima Hybrid sets hypermiling fuel economy record - USA Today
• Volvo Caps Future Engines at Four Cylinders - Car and Driver
• Land Rover to Introduce Diesel Engines in U.S. Models in Next Few Years - Car and Driver

September 13, 2011

• 2012 Mitsubishi i electric car has a price increase, before it goes on sale - Consumer Reports
• Calif. Gov. Signs Controversial EV Charging Bill - Edmunds
• Cars Don't Waste Fuel. Drivers Waste Fuel - Wired

September 10, 2011

• 2012 electric Coda sedan: Not showy but packed with substance - Los Angeles Times
• Ford natural-gas-powered taxis hit Orange County streets - Los Angeles Times

September 8, 2011

• Volvo To Unveil New 4-Cylinder Engine Range - Edmunds
• Volkswagen takes another shot at single-seat mobility with Frankfurt-bound Nils concept - Autoblog

September 6, 2011

• Honda details 2012 Insight refinements, MPG improvements ahead of Frankfurt - Autoblog
• Volkswagen First To Launch Cylinder Shut-Off In A Four-Cylinder Engine - Motor Authority
• Chrysler's Eight-Speed Transmission to be Standard on Most V-6 300 and Charger Models - Car and Driver

September 2, 2011

• 2012 Honda Pilot Facelifted, Tweaked For Fuel Economy - Automobile
• Chrysler eight-speed gearbox to boost big sedans' fuel economy - AutoWeek
• In a Blackout, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota E.V.'s Could Function as Generators - The New York Times

August 31, 2011

• Old newspapers could make gas substitute - USA Today
• Fuel Doctor Finale: No, It Really Doesn?t Work. At All - Car and Driver
• 2012 Audi A8 Hybrid Plans Don't Include U.S. - Edmunds

August 30, 2011

• 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost - Autoblog
• What to consider when shopping for an EV or plug-in hybrid - Los Angeles Times
• Public EV chargers popping up in California's major cities - Los Angeles Times

August 29, 2011

• MIT, Princeton find smartphones can improve fuel efficiency by 20 percent - Autoblog
• 2011 Nissan Leaf SL - Long-Term Road Test Wrap-Up - Car and Driver
• Electric-Car Makers' Quest: One Plug to Charge Them All - The New York Times

August 25, 2011

• Ford Explorer, Edge get small, turbocharged engines - USA Today
• Toyota ratchets up the room with 2012 Prius v - Los Angeles Times
• Can't bring back $2 gas? Bring on the hybrids - Chicago Tribune

August 24, 2011

• Toyota Prices 2012 Camry from $22,715; Hybrid Model Rated at 43 mpg City - Car and Driver
• Hyundai Motor America CEO Tweets 2012 Veloster Will Start at $17,300 - Car and Driver
• Audi spills the beans on production 37 mpg A8 Hybrid - Autoblog

August 23, 2011

• Chrysler Hikes Jeep Wrangler Efficiency With New V6 - Edmunds
• Fuel-efficient car tests: Chevrolet Volt, Fiat 500, Honda Civic Hybrid, Lexus CT 200h, VW Jetta TDI - Consumer Reports
• Ford, Toyota team up to work on hybrid, rear-wheel-drive pickups - The Detroit News

August 19, 2011

• Portland street offers strip of free electric car charging stations - Consumer Reports

August 18, 2011

• Cadillac Confirms Production Converj Plug-In Hybrid, Renames It ELR - Car and Driver

August 17, 2011

• Smart Electric Gets More Power, More Range - Edmunds
• Chevrolet targeting 50 mpg with diesel-powered Cruze - Autoblog
• Audi Urban Concept Spyder - Auto Shows - Car and Driver

August 16, 2011

• Production Toyota Prius Plug-in to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show - Autoblog
• Italian take-out: Fiat 500 is spicier than expected - Consumer Reports

August 12, 2011

• Toyota to Limit Rollout of Electric RAV4 to California - The New York Times
• Latest data sheds light as the Chevrolet Volt testing nears completion - Consumer Reports

August 11, 2011

• Here Come the (Sorta) Solar-Powered Cars - Time
• Buyers are trading Toyota Priuses for Chevrolet Volts. Here's what would make a bigger difference. - Consumer Reports
• Australian Couple Attempt to Break U.S. Hypermiling Record - HybridCars.com

August 10, 2011

• U.S. diesel vehicle sales up 38.5% in 2011, VW Jetta TDI leads pack - Autoblog
• Fuel Economy: It's Not Just for Cars Anymore - The New York Times
• Why Cars Are Getting Geekier - The Wall Street Journal

August 9, 2011

• Ford's Electric Focus Coming to New York and California in Late 2011, Rest of Country in Spring 2012 - Car and Driver
• Prius Plug-in deliveries set for March 2012 - Autoblog
• Nissan first to place QR codes on window stickers ahead of 2013 mandate - Autoblog

August 8, 2011

• Tiny Chevrolet Spark Reconfirmed for U.S. by GM via Twitter - Car and Driver
• Tesla And Toyota To Build RAV4 EV In Canada - Edmunds
• New V-6 engine boosts Jeep Wrangler's fuel economy - USA Today

August 4, 2011

• Preview: BMW i3 and i8 plug-in cars - Consumer Reports
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTec 4MATIC - Short Take Road Test - Car and Driver
• Infiniti's first hybrid offers high mileage, at a high price - USA Today

August 3, 2011

• New Prius Models Will Offer AC Outlets for Home Appliances - Reuters
• Nissan testing Leaf that can provide electricity to homes - Consumer Reports
• Automakers use aerodynamics to gain fuel efficiencies - USA Today

August 2, 2011

• 2012 Ford Edge to hit 30 mpg with 2.0-liter EcoBoost - Autoblog
• 2012 Audi A6 Hybrid - First Drive Review - Car and Driver
• Obama Reveals Details of Gas Mileage Rules - The New York Times

July 29, 2011

• Ford F-series Super Duty Trucks to Get Plug-In Hybrid System - Car and Driver
• Ford Explorer Posts Best SUV Fuel Economy, Almost - The Wall Street Journal
• Will Plug-In BMWs Turn Enthusiasts On? - The New York Times

July 28, 2011

• Walgreens goes green, adding electric car chargers to over 800 stores - Consumer Reports
• 2012 Ford Explorer 2.0-liter EcoBoost to net 20 mpg city, 28 highway - Autoblog

July 26, 2011

• Evatran May Lead In Cordless EV Chargers - Edmunds
• Leaf gets five-star NHTSA crash rating - The Detroit News
• Ford Hybrids Prove Durability By Racking Up Most Taxi Miles - GreenCarReports.com

July 25, 2011

• Chevy Volt Production Resumes At Triple Speed - Edmunds
• 2012 VW Passat brings hybrid-beating diesel tech stateside - ExtremeTech.com

July 22, 2011

• CEO confirms Chevy to sell diesel Cruze in U.S. - USA Today
• E.V. Batteries Can Have Second Lease on Life, Automakers Assert - The New York Times

July 21, 2011

• First Drive: Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid - Motor Trend
• What $1 rise in price of gas can do to your SUV's value - Autoblog
• At G.E. Plant in Connecticut, Volts Plug In to the Sun - The New York Times

July 20, 2011

• Toyota Confirms Electric RAV4 Will Be Sold to General Public, Scion iQ EV to Fleets in 2012 - Car and Driver
• Nissan raises prices, expands availability of electric Leaf - Consumer Reports
• AAA Introduces Mobile Charging Trucks for Drained EVs - Car and Driver

July 18, 2011

• Toyota RAV4 EV won't be sold to the general public - Autoblog
• Zen and the art of Nissan Leaf maintenance - Consumer Reports

July 15, 2011

• The Future of the Volt: More Body Styles, Less Weight, and a Smaller Engine - Car and Driver
• E15 not coming to gas stations anytime soon - Autoblog
• MKZ Hybrid pricing does right by consumers - Chicago Sun-Times

July 14, 2011

• Analyst: Chevy Cruze could break U.S. diesel barrier - USA Today
• Official: NYC fleet adds 70 plug-in vehicles, including Chevy Volt cop cars - Autoblog
• Natural gas Honda Civic GX retains California HOV lane access - Autoblog

July 12, 2011

• Diesel Cruze to sell in U.S. - The Detroit News
• The car technologies needed to reach 56.2 mpg and beyond - Consumer Reports
• Subaru's Motion-V Five-Year Plan Includes Three New Models, a Hybrid, and More Toyota Cooperation - Car and Driver

July 11, 2011

• Mitsubishi Outlander Sport plug-in hybrid coming to U.S. in 2013 - Autoblog
• EPA rates Mitsubishi "i" electric at 62 miles of range and 112 mpg equivalent - Consumer Reports
• Toyota's smallest car also to be its first electric - CNET
• Hyundai sticks to sales-building script with new Accent - USA Today

July 7, 2011

• Personal picks: Our choices for a fuel-efficient car - Consumer Reports
• Honda Civic Hybrid takes on Chevrolet Cruze Eco and Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Autoblog

July 6, 2011

• Mileage Promises: 40 mpg Claims Accurate? - KFSN-TV
• Rumormill: Lexus to launch baby RX hybrid crossover based on RAV4 - Autoblog
• Toyota, Ford hybrid vehicles rank highest - Los Angeles Times

July 5, 2011

• Nissan tweaks Versa to add mpg - CNET
• Official: Toyota officially confirms 2012 launch of electric Scion iQ - Autoblog
• Mark Phelan: Hybrid technology enters the mainstream of auto production - Detroit Free Press