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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

The Truth About Cars

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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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. At a press event on Monday, Oregon’s governor, Ted Kulongoski, was talking up Nissan’s previously announced partnership with the state. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010.

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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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Inflation Reduction Act: We Did It!

Plug in America

In fact, details about the extension of the credits are among the top stories covered today by the New York Times. Toyota and Ford are phasing out this year and Nissan is likely to phase out next year. Also, it is likely that these new provisions are inconsistent with global trade rules. .

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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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