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The Fisker-Nissan Deal is Reportedly Dead

The Truth About Cars

Reuters reported that Fisker was unable to reach an agreement with Nissan and other potential investors, including up to five large automakers. Nissan was reportedly considering a $400 million investment, which would’ve given it access to Fisker’s electric Alaska pickup truck.

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Nissan: GT-R and Z Will Live On, But Might Look Radically Different

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After more than 15 years, the R35 Nissan GT-R is reaching the end of the road, but there’s good news for fans of the iconic sports car. Nissan SVP and Chief Planning Officer Ponz Pandikuthira said, “The next generation of the GT-R has to be an authentic GT-R.” Image: Nissan] Become a& TTAC insider.

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GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

Revenge of the Electric Car

GE and Nissan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly research “smart charging&# stations. For more information, read the article: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars. Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars.

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T he Plug In Partners Blog celebrates its first year of publishing this month. must not be 'hostage' to foreign oil February 20, 2006 MIT researchers invent new hybrid car battery February 7, 2006 Re-thinking the world's economic future February 7, 2006 100-M.P.G.

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Clean Tech - GigaOM - Salon.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But in recent months new players, including the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Daimler AG and battery maker Electrovaya , have come onto the scene as well — making China look more and more likely to give electric cars a strong push into the mass market. Some of these companies are also working on electric models for the U.S.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Has Major Implications for Automotive Sector

The Truth About Cars

The port handles imports and exports for major automakers including Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and the Volkswagen Group — including luxury models for Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley. The port also handles farm and construction machinery, sugar, gypsum and coal, according to a Maryland government website.

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