Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Indian automaker Mahindra is little known in the U.S., but it is one of the larger players in its home market.
Mahindra's Indian-market lineup is mostly made up of trucks and SUVs, but it also sells...
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VW diesel disposal, White House electric-car plans, EPA fuel-economy report: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes Volkswagen diesel, federal electric-car policy, and EPA fuel-economy standards.
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EPA reports show automakers meeting fuel-economy, carbon emission rulesAutomakers achieved record-high fuel economy for the 2015 model year, according to the EPA.
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Are Missouri electric-car charging stations like pay phones? Why that's importantThe Missouri Public Service Commission has indicated charging stations should be regulated like pay phones.
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Congressmen question EPA over VW funds for electric-car chargingTwo Congressmen join the chorus criticizing Volkswagen funds for electric-car charging.
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World will follow Norway's lead on electric cars, minister saysThe head of the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association is confident the rest of the world will follow Norway's lead.
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Today, the Japanese-market Nissan Note e-Power is the first model to use the carmaker's new hybrid powertrain, dealers and carmakers make special offers to Volkswagen diesel owners taking buybacks,...
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Renewable energy growth accelerating, says International Energy AgencyRenewable-energy growth hit a record pace in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid sets new Land Speed RecordA Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recently set a new land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Trade-in deals for VW diesel owners taking buyback: our listMultiple carmakers and dealers are targeting VW TDI owners with incentives.
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U.S. passed half a million plug-in electric-car sales in SeptemberU.S. plug-in electric car sales surpassed 500,000 in September.
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Fisker EMotion, Oct electric car sales, net-zero homes: Today's Car NewsWe have lots of electric car news today.
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Wireless electric-car charging seems to offer a somewhat more convenient experience.
Instead of plugging in a charge cord, drivers simply park their electric cars over a pad, usually on the floor of...
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Santa Monica to require net-zero homes from 2017, first in the world to do soSanta Monica, California, will require all new single-family construction to be zero-net energy.
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New Mercedes engines get more complicated to meet emission rulesMercedes-Benz will introduce a new family of internal-combustion engines beginning next year.
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Electric cars will require 10,000-plus job cuts at VW, says HR chiefVolkswagen's HR boss predicts significant job cuts related to electric cars.
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Mercedes to launch 10 electric cars by 2025 under EQ sub-brandMercedes-Benz plans to launch a new electric-car sub-brand called EQ.
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Tesla PowerWall 2.0, Mercedes electric-car plans, Faraday Future teaser: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes Faraday Future, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla.
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When it comes to electric cars, China has some of the most generous incentives of any country.
But in its attempt to promote greener vehicles, China has largely ignored hybrids to focus on cars with...
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Tougher testing for emissions may mean bigger engines, but why?On-road emissions testing may cause carmakers to go back to bigger engines.
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Faraday Future electric crossover teased before CES debut (video)Faraday Future released a teaser video for its upcoming electric car.
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Alstom hydrogen fuel-cell train to be tested in GermanyA hydrogen fuel-cell train will enter service in Germany next year.
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2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Tesla reliability, Porsche 800-volt charging system: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes Porsche, Tesla, and Volkswagen.
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VW dealers use diesel buyback to offer deals even before TDI owners bring in carsA Volkswagen dealer is already offering deals to TDI owners covered by the recently-approved settlement.
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