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NY Auto Show Roundup: Subaru Hybrid, Nissan, Audi

Here’s a roundup of green car news from the New York International Auto Show: Subaru unveiled its first-ever production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid (pictured).  The vehicle, which will arrive in Subaru dealerships in the fourth quarter of … Continue reading

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Automakers Develop CO2-Based Air Conditioning

Volkswagen, Daimler, Audi, BMW and Porsche have announced plans to develop CO2 technology as a more climate-friendly refrigerant for air conditioning systems. VW says CO2 as a refrigerant — also known as R744 — has lower greenhouse gas effects than … Continue reading

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Audi A3 e-tron Plug-in Hybrid Travels Up to 31 Miles in EV Mode

Audi is bringing a new plug-in hybrid version of the A3 hatchback to this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid. The show is still a few weeks away, but Audi has released the first official photos and … Continue reading

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Audi Unveils LED Lighting Headlights of the Future at CES 2013

The 2013 International CES officially kicked off this week in Las Vegas, and many automakers are using the show to showcase their latest vehicle technologies, which range from fully autonomous cars to new navigation and audio technologies. This year Audi … Continue reading

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LA Auto Show Roundup: Ford Fusion, Audi’s 282 Mpg, Honda, Chevy Spark

Here’s the latest in green fleet news from the LA Auto Show, taking place now: The 2013 Ford Fusion has been named Green Car Journal’s 2013 Green Car of the Year. The Fusion emerged on top of a field of … Continue reading

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Audi Scraps Plans to Sell its R8 E-tron Electric Car

Bad news, luxury car fans – Wired just confirmed Audi has scrapped its plans to sell the all-electric R8 e-tron coupe. Sources at the company cited shortcomings in battery technology and differing priorities from Audi’s new head of research and … Continue reading

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Audi Unveils Next-Gen Crosslane Hybrid Coupe Concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show

Audi recently unveiled its brand new Crosslane Hybrid Coupe concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The Crosslane concept is the first vehicle to feature the automaker’s new dual-mode hybrid system, and it is powered by a 1.5L three-cylinder engine … Continue reading

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EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Audi’s Hybrid Diesel E-Tron Spyder Concept at the LA Auto Show

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10 highly efficient EVs offering more miles per charge

Ayan123: Facing the twin problems of global warming and climate change, humankind is inventing new ways everyday to cut down on the amount of carbon it releases into the atmosphere and transportation does play a big role in that. Gas … Continue reading

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