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Solar primer, Tesla Powerpacks, Mercedes diesel lawsuit, GCR turns 10: Today's Car News

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A longtime reader and plug-in car owner lays out an effective roadmap for going solar. Tesla and Electrify America reach an agreement to install Tesla stationary battery storage at some EA DC fast-charge stations. Mercedes-Benz joins the ranks of automakers whose diesel engines are involved in a class-action lawsuit.

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Electric Car Sales, Hybrid Hondas, Audi Holds DC Diesel Rally: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: When it comes to charging an electric car on the street, urban drivers get creative; the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated at 47 mpg combined; and Audi pushes lawmakers to give its diesels a “fair shot.” ” All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Chrysler Axes Sedans, Tesla Supercharger Growth, Jeep Wrangler Diesel: Today's Car News

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Today, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) says it will axe two of its mainstream sedans, Tesla makes progress in growing its network of Supercharger sites, and Jeep Wrangler diesel and hybrid models are reportedly in the product pipeline. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The two-cylinder diesel is very audible when it runs.

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2016 Audi Q7 Plug-In Hybrid, BMW Charging Blitz, 2015 Chevy Trax First Drive: Today's Car News

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Wrapping up the week, we''ve got details on the 2016 Audi Q7 e-tron diesel plug-in hybrid, a report on BMW''s upcoming charging infrastructure plans, and a first drive of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Model 3 mania, VW lawsuit, Volvo backs CCS DC fast charging: Today's car news

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Today, the countdown to the reveal of the Tesla Model 3 electric car commences, a fired employee sues Volkswagen, alleging the company destroyed documents related to the diesel scandal, and Volvo backs the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) for electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Supercharger fees, Faraday Future FF 91 cost, German VW lawsuit: Today's Car News

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Today, a Tesla owner reacts to the automaker's new fees for Supercharger DC fast charging, a new report hints at the possible cost of the Faraday Future FF 91 electric car, and a German court orders Volkswagen to reimburse a diesel owner. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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