Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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BMW energy storage, Mercedes electric SUV, Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid pulled: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, BMW debuts an energy-storage system that uses i3 electric car batteries, a Mercedes-Benz electric SUV concept is expected for the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is...
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Could an electric Maserati compete with Tesla? FCA chief mulls it overFCA is considering an electric Maserati sports car and Fiat city car.
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BMW electric-car batteries to be used as home energy-storage devicesBMW will use i3 battery packs for home energy storage.
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Tesla in VA, Small SUV crash tests, Ambitious electric-car plans: Today's Car NewsWe have news on electric-car sales, small SUV crash tests, and more today.
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Some small SUVs may stint front passengers on safety: IIHSThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that small crossovers don't provide equal protection to drivers and front passengers in small front overlap crash tests.
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Which countries have plans for all new cars to be electric, and when?Several countries have proposed ending sales of new gasoline and diesel cars.
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Tesla Motors continues to battle Virginia car dealers over the opening of a second company-owned retail store in the Old Dominion State.
In March, the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA)...
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Tesla buys SolarCity, 200-mile Nissan Leaf, replacing an old Toyota Prius: Today's Car NewsWe have news from Nissan and Tesla today.
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Toyota hints it may be more friendly toward electric cars: reportToyota may consider building battery-electric cars in the future, the chief engineer of the Prius hybrid says.
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Panasonic to build electric-car battery cells at Tesla gigafactory this year: reportPanasonic may begin production of battery cells at the Tesla "gigafactory" earlier than expected.
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Next Nissan Leaf confirmed for 60-kwh battery, 200 miles of rangeThe next-generation Nissan Leaf will get a larger battery pack.
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Most influential green cars, 2017 BMW i3 details, Leaf vs Prius: Today's Car NewsToday, we name the 12 most influential green cars in history, look at additional details on the 2017 BMW i3 electric car, and compare a Nissan Leaf and Toyota Prius on cost and overall emissions. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2017 BMW i3 gets a range boost to 114 miles, but the...
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The Tesla Model S recently received its first styling update since going on sale four years ago.
The most visible change is a new, smoother front-fascia design that dispenses with the old car's...
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California electric-car rebates caught up in politics as cash runs outCalifornia's electric-car rebate program may be caught up in politics.
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2017 BMW i3 electric car: longer-range battery, but current 81-mile model to stayThe 2017 BMW i3 may be offered with two battery-pack options.
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Floating Tesla Model S, 2017 EPA testing tweaks, Mercedes wireless charging: Today's Car NewsWe have news from Mercedes-Benz and Tesla today.
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Porsche product manager trash-talks Tesla over Ludicrous mode performanceA Porsche product manager calls Ludicrous mode a "facade."
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European electric and plug-in hybrid sales for Jan to April
The Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe continue to battle for the lead in European electric-car sales.
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Some carmakers have experimented with wireless charging, and certain third-party suppliers offer systems that can be retrofitted to existing vehicles.
But Mercedes-Benz may be the first automaker to...
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Most powerful Volvo ever is a plug-in hybrid SUV. Really.The Volvo XC90 T8 "Twin Engine" plug-in hybrid gets some upgrades from Volvo in-house tuner Polestar.
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Volkswagen diesel delay, Toyota hybrid battery costs, Tesla Model X towing: Today's Car NewsWe have stories on Tesla, Toyota, and Volkswagen today.
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Australian electric off-roader will never see the light of dayThe Tomcar LV1 is an electric off-road vehicle designed for use in mines.
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110-year-old electric cars sold at auction as collectors start to appreciate themTwo early electric cars recently sold at auction in the U.K.
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Tesla Model X for trailer towing: Edmunds is not convincedThe Tesla Model X's towing ability is a pro, but it comes with quite a few cons.
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