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Fuel-economy rules & jobs, Tesla quality issues, high-volume VW electric car: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we look at why looser fuel-economy rules won't create more jobs, why Tesla owners love their electric cars despite significant documented quality issues, and when the first high-volume Volkswagen electric car will arrive. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Autopilot crashes, used electric cars, Peugeot fuel economy discrepancy: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, additional Tesla Autopilot crashes surface, used electric cars prove popular with consumers, and PSA Peugeot Citroën admits that its cars' real-world fuel economy is much lower than official ratings. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Plug-in electric car sales, next Tesla, Mitsubishi fuel economy: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have plug-in electric car sales figures for April 2016, a hint at Tesla's future plans from CEO Elon Musk, and an update on the Mitsubishi fuel-economy scandal. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Mitsubishi says its 2013-17 model-year fuel-economy figures are accurate.

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Mitsubishi fuel economy, Ford electric car, Tesla warranty costs: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

models for fuel economy, Ford CEO Mark Fields confirms his company has a 200-mile electric car is in the works, and high warranty costs cause problems for Tesla. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Mark Fields confirms a 200-mile electric car is coming. Tesla's customer service is.

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Ford fuel economy, EPA ends talks, better hybrids, Audi ad: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford opened an investigation into the way it conducts fuel economy tests. Half of Consumer Reports top picks for 2019 include hybrids or plug-in cars. And Audi makes good on advertising the performance benefits of an electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla poll results, electric-car sales, Ford Mustang a fuel-economy champ?: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We also have an update on October 2016 plug-in electric car sales, and the unlikely winner of a U.K. fuel-economy challenge. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Indian automaker Mahindra may export a new four-door.

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Tesla Buys Supplier, New Car Fuel Economy, Hybrid & Electric Car Sales: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Unfortunately, today's news involves some slightly disappointing numbers. A new report finds that average fuel economy for new cars declined in April, while another finds that sales of hybrids and electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla acquires a Michigan.