Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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It may not be as flashy as a Lamborghini or Rolls-Royce, but the Toyota Prius hybrid's popularity with celebrities is well known. It's as much a fixture of Hollywood as gossip and botox.
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Delaware Vehicle-To-Grid Test Lets Electric Cars Sell PowerThe University of Delaware is testing a fleet of electric cars that can discharge power back into the grid.
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VW Westfalia Camper Van Spiritual Successor: Nissan e-NV200 CamperA British company introduces a camper conversion for the Nissan e-NV200 electric van.
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Tesla Model S Power Boost, 2015 Kia Soul EV Range, China MPG Punishment: Today's Car NewsKia and Tesla make headlines today.
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Do Wind Turbines Kill Birds? Far Fewer Than Cell Towers...Or CatsWind turbines are among the least-significant causes of bird deaths, a new study says.
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Electric Car Buyers Slam Dealer Experience; Dealers Don't Like 'Em EitherA new study finds electric-car buyers are unsatisfied with the dealership experience.
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Several countries are implementing stricter fuel-efficiency standards, but none appear to be enforcing them as strictly as China.
Perhaps thinking U.S.-style fines were too lenient, the country that...
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Michigan Car Dealers Slip One Over On Tesla, Ban Direct Sales: UPDATEDA bill banning Tesla's direct-sales model is passed by the Michigan state legislature.
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10 Fuel-Cell Car Questions, Tesla Battery Swapping, California ZEV Cuts: Today's Car NewsHydrogen fuel cells, battery swapping, and legislation make headlines today.
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Tesla Says One Battery-Swapping Site Will Go Live In DecemberTesla Motors will open it first battery-swapping station before the end of the year.
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European Auto Industry Asks For Higher Carbon Emission LimitsLed by Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn, carmakers are asking for less-strict European emissions standards.
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Self-Contained Solar Carport With Battery: Electric-Car Charging For The Future?Envision Solar's EV ARC is a self-contained solar charging and energy-storage system.
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VW Plug-In Predictions, Achates Efficient Diesel Engine, Hyundai/Kia Diesels: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinWe've got lots of diesel news today, including a radically efficient two-stroke engine from Achates Power and possible Hyundai and Kia diesels for the U.S. We also share Volkswagen's views on the...
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Hyundai And Kia Evaluate Offering Diesels For Fuel Economy In U.S. CarsHyundai and Kia are reportedly considering offering diesels in the U.S.
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Further Crackdowns On Diesel Emissions Only A Matter Of Time?European analysts expect stricter diesel-emission standards in the near future.
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2012-2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Recall: Brake Pump CorrosionMitusbishi i-MiEV electric cars will be recalled to address faulty brake pumps.
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2017 Chevy Sonic EV Details, FedEx Tests Electric Trucks, Cheaper Carbon Fiber: Today's Car NewsBMW, Chevrolet, and Wrightspeed make headlines today.
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One Million Chevrolet Spark Minicars Sold Globally Since 2009The U.S. is the second-largest market for the Chevrolet Spark minicar.
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New-car average fuel economy has steadily risen over the past few years, as carmakers work to meet stricter U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.
It's natural to want to check their progress...
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Research Backed By BMW Halfway To Carbon-Fiber Cost 90% LowerA German firm says it's halfway toward a dramatic reduction in the cost of carbon fiber.
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First 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Electric Car To Be Auctioned For CharityThe first 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf electric car will be auctioned off online.
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Tesla 'D' AWD Cars, Cadillac Electric Sedan, Audi R8 Plug-In Hybrid: Today's Car NewsAudi, Cadillac, and Tesla make headlines today.
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Toyota To Launch Subcompact Utility Vehicle As Nissan Juke CompetitorThe Toyota C-HR concept will reportedly spawn a production subcompact vehicle.
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Steel Vs Aluminum: Which Wins For Fuel Efficiency AND Cost?An influx of high-strength steel could take away aluminum's weight advantage, the steel industry hopes.
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