Even after overlooking all the Model S' objective blemishes (the team over at CR mentioned its lack of certain high-end features, stereo issues and parasitic battery energy losses when parked), electric vehicles lack a national infrastructure of charging points, accessible cross-country range and remain cost prohibitive for most consumers.

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Of course, even a record like Rathmann's has a few blemishes.

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Maccarinelli's defeat to Haye is one of two blemishes on his 29-fight record while Afolabi, also 28, has one loss and three draws in his 13-fight career.

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Germany, for all its present blemishes in Austrian eyes, is bound to remain easily Austria's biggest economic partner.

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The common term "acne" refers to several types of blemishes which may be caused by abnormalities in the functioning of the skin, the human body's largest organ.

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