The Mercedes B-Class EV, on sale in early in 2014, reflects the view of senior Mercedes executives that most U.S. consumers who will buy electric cars will use them for limited purposes, such as short daily commutes, and rely on larger, conventional vehicles or plug-in hybrids for longer trips.

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Must I still haggle with my daughter to give me permission to user her Kindle Fire for those longer trips when I want to watch a movie or two?

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The Gran Turismo 328i promises a more comfortable ride for passengers on longer trips.

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For trips longer than a week, depart on Tuesday and return on Wednesday for savings of about 10%.

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Apparently they think this is a reasonable substitute for home equity lines of credit, since investors can no longer take equity out of their homes for cars, trips, and the like.

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"If people living in or visiting invaded areas are careful and check for the crazy ants when moving or going on longer trips, they could have a huge impact on the spread, " LeBrun said.

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Taxpayers will no longer have to pay -- in the form of higher premiums -- for trips to the ER by uninsured Americans.

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