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Volt continues to be top-selling plug-in in US; Prius PHV #2, LEAF #3

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For the first six months of the year, Volt sales reached 8,817 units, up 221.2% of the 19,150 units of Prius family sales in June, and taking second place for PEV sales for the month. of family sales); the Prius C, 2,657 units (19.1%); and the Prius V, 3,284 units (17.1%). Sales of the Cruze were down 23.8%

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

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Top: Reported sales of US hybrids in 2009 resulted in a 2.8% Bottom right: Unit sales of hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles. Reported sales of hybrids in the US rose 42% in December 2009 year-on-year to 25,167 units; sales for the year decreased 7.5% Overall, light duty vehicle sales rose 15.1% over December 2008.

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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

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W Miami The setting: The W Miami is within the IconBrickell complex and condominium development in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, which was built in 2008; the W opened in 2016. Hotel guests and building residents have use of the complex’s outdoor pools, which include a reflection pool, a hot tub and a lap pool. It’s very open and light.”

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Nissan Forecasts US$2.9B Loss for Fiscal Year; Cuts Planned Production by 20%

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The loss is driven by the severe downturn in the global economy in the second half of calendar year 2008 and, in particular, the negative impact of the strong yen, the sharp decline in consumer confidence in all major markets and product mix deterioration, the company said. compared with last year. Inventory will be tightly controlled.

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Nissan reports significant net loss

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Nissan has followed Honda and several other Japanese carmakers by announcing significant losses in its financial results for the fiscal year ending in 2008. In Europe sales amassed 530,000 units - down 16.7%; while in Japan, sales dropped to 612,000 units, down 15.1%. The global sales forecast for fiscal 2009 is 3.08

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