Today on Green Car Reports: 2014 BMW i3 production rises to meet strong demand, the EPA resets its ethanol rules, and we drive the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec diesel sedan. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Production of the 2014 BMW i3 electric car will rise to meet strong demand, but will sales stay strong when the i3 hits U.S. showrooms?

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec diesel delivers impressive fuel economy, without relegating its driver to the slow lane.

The EPA resets its ethanol rules to reflect reality, acknowledging that cellulosic ethanol sources simply don't exist today.

In an effort to invigorate sales of the RAV4 EV electric SUV (complete with Tesla powertrain), Toyota is putting "cash on the hood."

Two automakers are trying to make electric-car charging easier: See how BMW ChargeNow and Nissan EZ Charge compare.

The United Auto Workers has thrown in the towel--in Tennessee at least--ending the fight for a unionization re-vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant.

Finally, check out the U.S. specifications for the 2015 Lexus NX crossover.

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