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2014 Mercedes E250 Diesel MPG, 2014 BMW i3 Demand, EPA Ethanol Rules: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: 2014 BMW i3 production rises to meet strong demand, the EPA resets its ethanol rules, and we drive the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec diesel sedan. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Good Green-Car Year, DeLorean Hovercraft, Top Stories Of 2014: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Our last daily roundup of stories for 2014 is a short one, since we''re taking time off today and tomorrow to celebrate the New Year along with most of the Western world. Overall, 2014 was a good year for green cars, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council--which laid out the numbers for us.

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2014 Tesla Model S P85D Driven, Fuel-Cell Tax Credit, 2016 Toyota Prius Styling: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today we''ve got a first drive of the 2014 Tesla Model S P85D electric car, news that the Federal income-tax credit for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will be allowed to expire, and a report on sporty styling for the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2014 BMW i3 REx Vs Mountain, Clunkers Vs Electric Cars, Cheap Solar Energy: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We''re back from the Labor Day holiday with the latest green-car news. Find out how a range-extended 2014 BMW i3 REx does on a mountain climb, learn about California''s latest clean-air initiative, and see why UBS thinks electric cars will will make residential solar energy practical for more people. Catch up.'

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2014 BMW i3 REx Driven, Tesla Guide, Greenest Carmaker: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: A drive report on the brand-new 2014 BMW i3 REx range-extended electric car from the very first owner, a new book offers Tesla Model S ownership advice, and we drive BlueIndy''s electric BlueCar as well. All this and more on Green Car Reports. but here''s.'

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2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, First BMW i3 Delivered, Euro Gas Mileage: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: We drive the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive, the first 2014 BMW i3 electric car has been delivered, and why European gas-mileage ratings are so high (and inaccurate). All this and more on Green Car Reports. sales for the.'

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2015 BMW i8 Driven, 2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Car, Toyota's Texas Move: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: We drive the sexy 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid, we learn the U.S. price of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive, and Toyota moves to (not very green) Texas. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Toyota will.'

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