Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Today, we have reports on two rumored German green cars--the range-extended electric BMW i5, and the Volkswagen XL3 Prius-fighter hybrid--plus details on the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In...
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Nissan Leaf recall: brake software update for cold-weather useNissan is recalling 2013 through 2015 Leaf electric cars because of an issue that could affect cold-weather braking performance.
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2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid on sale this fallThe 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid go on sale this fall.
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China tweaks electric-car plans to reward success, reduce fraudChina plans to shift its electric-car policies away from subsidies.
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Elio to sell 100 'pre-production' vehicles from Louisiana plant this yearElio Motors plans to sell 100 "pre-production" vehicles to fleet customers.
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2016 Range Rover Sport diesel, VW jobs, Faraday Future bond: Today's Car NewsWe have stories on Faraday Future, Land Rover, and Volkswagen today.
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In its efforts to increase the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks, the U.S. government now has a partner in its neighbor to the north.
Canada plans to echo upcoming U.S. efficiency standards for...
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Faraday puts up $75 million bond to reassure Nevada on factoryFaraday Future put up a bond after Nevada lawmakers became concerned about its financial state.
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Tesla electric cars are step to Carl Sagan's future vision: fan videoA fan-made ad uses a Carl Sagan speech to promote Tesla electric cars.
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Tesla racing series, VW U.S. CEO departs, Mercedes wireless charging: Today's Car NewsWe have news on Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and Volkswagen today.
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Tesla sales bill in Utah sputters to halt after multiple changes (updated)A Tesla sales bill in Utah stalled after the carmaker itself turned against it.
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, small, efficient cars for March 2016Here are the best deals on green cars for March 2016.
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Wireless charging for electric cars is one technology that always seems to be approaching deployment, but hasn't quite gotten there yet.
Several companies make wireless-charging equipment that can be...
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BMW Vision Next 100, VW diesel delay, Maserati Levante plug-in hybrid: Today's Car NewsWe have news from BMW, Maserati, and Volkswagen today.
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Maserati Levante SUV to get plug-in hybrid version via Pacifica minivanThe Maserati Levante plug-in hybrid will borrow powertrain components from the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.
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VW delayed on diesel cheating to try to cut deal with regulators, lawyers sayVolkswagen delayed the announcement of its diesel cheating because it hoped to cut a deal with regulators.
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Nissan: your electric car is the fuel station of the future (video)Nissan believes future electric cars will be more connected to grid infrastructure.
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VW to release diesel cheating report by end of April, annual meeting to come June 28 (UPDATED)Volkswagen will release the results of its internal diesel-cheating investigation at its annual shareholder meeting April 21.
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Plug-in electric car sales, Tesla Model 3, Morgan EV3 electric three-wheeler: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, we report on plug-in electric car sales for February 2016, Tesla sends out invites for the launch of its Model 3 electric car, and the Morgan EV3 electric three-wheeler debuts at the 2016...
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Tesla Model 3 invitations going out for March 31 debut eventTesla recently sent out invitations for the Model 3 debut event.
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German shareholders sue VW over diesel emission scandalGerman shareholders claims Volkswagen didn't inform them of developments related to the diesel scandal in a timely fashion.
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Morgan EV3 electric three-wheeler: eccentric British maker's official videoMorgan unveiled its production EV3 electric three-wheeler at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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2017 Chevy Volt, 2017 Hyundai Ioniq details, Electric Supercars in Geneva: Today's Car NewsChevrolet and Hyundai make headlines today.
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Yesterday's hybrid car is tomorrow's Energizer batteryEnergizer uses material from hybrid-car battery packs in its household batteries.
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