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Rio launches electric taxi program with Nissan LEAFs

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The city of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is launching an electric taxi program, through a partnership between the Rio de Janeiro City Government, Nissan do Brasil Automóveis (NBA) and Petrobras Distribuidora. In the first phase, two Nissan LEAF taxis will be available in Rio.

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Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

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A hybrid version of the best-selling F-150 pickup available by 2020 and sold in North America and the Middle East. The Mustang Hybrid, built at the Flat Rock Plant, debuts in 2020 and will be available in the North America to start. Wireless recharging extends electric-only range for short distance commuters, even during quick stops.

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Will China win the electric car race? The Green Piece

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The vehicle, which takes seven-nine hours to fully recharge and has a 250mile range, will be made available to “government agencies, utilities, and maybe some celebrities” as the company part-owned by Warren Buffet bids to raise brand awareness. Home field advantage. There are environmental incentives too.

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