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

Green Car Congress

By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1 Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 A limited number of Focus Electrics will first be available in California and the New York/New Jersey areas. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.;

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Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers

Baua Electric

By comparison, Holland America currently lists a seven-day Caribbean itinerary in October from about $700. Last-minute airfare could offset the savings on a cruise,” wrote Crystal Seaton, the owner of Road to Relaxation Travel , a travel agency based in Raleigh, N.C., The catch: She had just 48 hours’ notice. in an email.