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Mahindra Racing unveils Formula E electric racer at Auto Expo 2014

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Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the India-based Mahindra Group, unveiled India’s first Formula E battery-electric race car, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h (140 mph), at Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power. Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E.

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Best In Show: Green Cars At The 2014 Detroit Auto Show

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It''s a time-honored auto-show tradition, picking the best new cars and concepts in the show. While this year''s Detroit Auto Show had very few cars that could genuinely be viewed as "green," we''ve nonetheless picked both our favorite production car and our favorite concept.

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Green Car Preview: 2014 Detroit Auto Show Concepts & Production Models

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The important global auto shows tend to go in waves, and this year''s Detroit Auto Show isn''t looking particularly notable for its green cars. Barring surprises, there will be no global debuts of new plug-in electric cars, hybrids, or even new diesel vehicles.

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: New York Auto Show Preview

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Next week at the New York Auto Show, the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will be unveiled. It's the first-ever production hybrid vehicle from the small Japanese maker of sturdy all-wheel drive cars and crossovers.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 2014 B-Class Electric Drive; on sale first in US in 2014

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Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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2014 Fiat 500E Electric Car To Be Launched At LA Auto Show

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Organizers of the Los Angeles Auto Show have confirmed that Fiat will launch its electric 500 at the show. The 2014 Fiat 500E ditches the regular car's 1.4-liter liter gasoline engine, in favor of a battery-electric drivetrain. Beyond that, we don't know many details about the 500E.

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2014 Mazda 3 Sedan Live Photo Gallery: 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show

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The all-new 2014 Mazda 3 was revealed at the end of June, but only as a five-door hatchback--the model that will be the mainstay in Japan and Europe. Now we''ve had our first look at the 2014 Mazda3 four-door sedan in person; it was displayed at last week''s Frankfurt Auto Show.

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