Mazda Demio EV
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Electric cars can be split into three basic groups. There are the few models carmakers intend to sell in volume (e.g. Nissan Leaf), those that are only "compliance cars"--built solely to satisfy regulatory requirements--and, lastly, the "test fleet" cars, with which manufacturers gather real-world data on how drivers use electric cars in their daily routines. Starting this October, a new test-fleet electric car will join the now-departed MINI E, the current BMW ActiveE, and a handful of others. (There are presently more compliance cars--e.g. 2013 Honda Fit EV, 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, Chevrolet...