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Tesla driver monitoring, Nissan Leaf sales decline, VW electric-car plan: Today's Car News

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Today, we look at the legality of Tesla's use of driver data, why anticipation of the Tesla Model 3 and Chevrolet Bolt EV may be hurting Nissan Leaf sales, and the Volkswagen Group's plan to launch 30 electric-car models by 2025. All this and more on Green Car Reports. They're.

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European CO2 emissions ahead of 2015’s 130g/km target

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Average CO2 emissions for new cars sold in Europe during 2013 were 4% more efficient than those sold in 2012. Data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that collectively, Europe''s car fleet emitted an average of 127g/km of CO2, three grams ahead of 2015''s legal limit. Stronger sales [.].

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Got a game reserve? Need a 4×4 EV?

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The first electric utility vehicle to combine 4×4 off-road performance and road-legal driving has just gone on sale from ePower Trucks. The Tomberlin VANISH is the UK’s only all-electric 4×4 that can be driven on the road as well as off it.

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Why Dealerships Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Selling EVs

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Before considering why dealerships may be reluctant to focus on EV sales, it is worth noting how EVs are sold. Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, which legally have to be sold via franchised dealerships, exclusive EV manufacturers, like Tesla, don’t have to follow this arrangement. Why the hesitancy?

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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See Conversions to Electrify Worlds 900+ Million Cars. As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected. Typically, hybrid cars have four or five separate warranties.

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Green air conditioning row could result Mercedes ban and fines for Germany

Green Cars News

Mercedes-Benz cars could be withdrawn from sale over a row over the greenest of its air conditioning gas. A British Liberal Democrat MEP has obtained evidence that shows that the EU is preparing to take legal action against Germany over its protection of the firm’s parent company, Daimler, rela[.]. Mercedes'