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Chevrolet Volt is 2016 Green Car of the Year

Chevrolet Volt is 2016 Green Car of the Year

The second-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt has been named 2016 Green Car of the Year.  This is the  all-new and improved version of the groundbreaking extended range electric vehicle that first made its appearance in 2011. The Chevrolet Volt won out over other finalists  Audi A3 e-tron, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Prius,  mix of
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2016 Green Car of the Year finalists

2016 Green Car of the Year finalists

The annual Green Car of the Year Award acknowledges the best new eco-friendly model. This years finalists are the Audi A3 e-tron, Chevrolet Volt, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Prius, a mix of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. There is no diesel on this year’s list, which may or may not have anything to
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Saleen FourSixteen EV model Tesla S

Saleen FourSixteen EV model Tesla S

What happens when two of the hottest names on the road join together?  You get the Saleen FOURSIXTEEN Tesla S super performance electric car. That’s a mouthful, and a garage full of technology, design and power. The Saleen FOURSIXTEEN is from the same automotive performance brand that designed and produces the Saleen S7 supercar. Saleen,
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Honda Fit EV wins Pikes Peak race

Honda Fit EV wins Pikes Peak race

The annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb at the end of June had a little something for everyone this year, with a 24 Hours of Le Mans winner racing right alongside an Acura NSX and a plug-in Honda Fit EV. The EV didn’t beat the racecars, but it did negotiate the 14,115-foot climb in record
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Loews Hotels gives guests Fiat 500

Loews Hotels gives guests Fiat 500

Loews Hotels in five US cities are offering guests the free use of a Fiat 500 during their stay, either as a loaner or as a chauffeur-driven ride. The participating hotels are Loews Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C., Loews Regency Hotel in New York City, Loews Hollywood Hotel, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel and Loews
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Nissan Leaf EV certified pre-owned

Nissan Leaf EV certified pre-owned

Nissan has plugged the electric Leaf into the Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Program.  That means you can buy a used Leaf with a new car warranty and other guarantees that add confidence the purchase of a vehicle with some miles on the odometer. Certified pre-owned programs – also called CPO – are offered by all manufacturers
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Aviation Pioneer Erik Lindbergh

Aviation Pioneer Erik Lindbergh

Erik Lindbergh keeps aviation pioneering in the family. That’s the headline of my article on green aviation and the future of flight supported by the grandson of aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh. Erik Lindbergh supports electric-powered and solar-powered flight and space tourism. He’s an interesting man, and I enjoyed interviewing him in 2013 for an article
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What should Santa drive on Christmas Eve?

What should Santa drive on Christmas Eve?

Santa is going high tech. He’s replacing Rudolf, the reindeer and the sleigh with a modern vehicle to deliver all those toys, games and electronics to boys and girls of all ages everywhere. But Santa can’t decide what vehicle to buy, rent or lease. What should Santa drive on Christmas Eve 2012 to replace his
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Green cars rule the 2012 LA Auto Show

Green cars rule the 2012 LA Auto Show

There are nearly 50 world or North American debuts of new cars at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. More than half are fuel efficient, eco-friendly green cars. It’s tough to choose the most important new car, but my vote goes to the BMW i8 Spyder Concept electric — pictured here — and the Volvo
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London Olympics includes fast cars, art cars display

London Olympics includes fast cars, art cars display

The world’s best athletes are making headlines in the 2012 Olympics in London, and they have company.  Some of the world’s best, fastest and most unusual vehicles are joining them, in special displays. Jaguar and Land Rover are in a starring role in the ‘Make it in Great Britain’ exhibition at London’s Science Museum, which
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