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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 Dealership Handed Over 400 Charges

The Truth About Cars

On this Friday afternoon, we find ourselves adding yet another post to our ‘Dealers Behaving Badly’ tag. This time, some former employees at a Nissan dealer in North Carolina are on the hook for more than 400 charges. The latter likely refers to temp tags that seem to have once been given out by this place like Tic Tacs.

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Wired blogger takes on Nissan LEAF

Plugs and Cars

Darryl Siry blogs over at Wired's Autopia. He's a bit surprised, as are all of us, that Nissan has emerged as the first big automaker to manufacture a mass-produced electric car. First, he suggests Nissan overstates the range of the LEAF. Instead Nissan is relying on air circulation with a fan. Buyer beware!

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

Current EV

Now, Toyota is introducing a plug-in version of the RAV4, one that’s more powerful, more fuel efficient, and delivers impressive electric range. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Demand is intense. The car comes standard with AWD.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Tags: evdriven. Great Wall Motor Co., China auto parts firms face.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. because I am one.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (52) ▼ April (6) Waxman-Markey and REDD BlogRoll Review: Space Beams, Leaded Batteries, an.

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