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Electric car news round-up

* Electric concepts and cars
* From BMW to Volvo
* Zero emissions future?
Electric car news round-up

Car manufacturers have been falling over themselves this week to announce their latest electric car developments. Will any of them tempt you to plug in and drive?

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BMW reveals its Concept ActiveE electric car

Mercedes starts real-world tests of its smart electric car

Mini is trialling 40 electric cars in Oxford

Toyota will trial the Plug-in Prius hybrid next year

Volvo is ready to build a battery-powered C30

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