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Porsche’s North American CEO Leaves Company

The Truth About Cars

Gruner joined Porsche in 1999 from Boston Consulting Group. & “We thank Kjell Gruner for his excellent work at Porsche,” stated Detlev von Platen , Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. & From Automotive News : In a statement, Porsche noted Gruner was leaving the company "at his own request."

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

Green Car Congress

The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year.

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The Do-or-Die Moments That Determined the Fate of the Internet

Cars That Think

The Local Area Communications Network Symposium, held at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston, featured five formal sessions, panel discussions, and twelve workshops. But mind-expanding possibilities were also on display—and sometimes even for sale—at the five meetings we’ve described here.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

More New York vs. Boston: Now its personal The Times ultimatum to the Globe is taking a shot at the community More Hard times on campus Even elite colleges cant escape the impact of the economic slump. More How to get a job An interactive guide to navigating the worst job market in your lifetime, from Fortune and FlypMedia. 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

More New York vs. Boston: Now its personal The Times ultimatum to the Globe is taking a shot at the community More Hard times on campus Even elite colleges cant escape the impact of the economic slump. More How to get a job An interactive guide to navigating the worst job market in your lifetime, from Fortune and FlypMedia. 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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