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Hertz adds smart fortwo EVs to rental fleet, partners with Starwood Hotels on Hertz Global EV program

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The smart fortwo electric drive will be available for rent through Connect by Hertz car sharing in New York City beginning 15 December. Series production begins in 2012 for sale through smart USA’s dealer network. In addition, Hertz and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. —Mark P.

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Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported

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Barbara Campbell was walking through a New York City subway station during rush hour when her world abruptly went dark. Now, as the company fades away, the future of high-tech vision implants seems blurrier than ever. As a New York City resident, she used it outside on the busy sidewalks and while taking a subway or bus.

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The Day the U.S. TV Industry Died

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But at about $1000, the flat tube is not a consumer product and instead is benefiting Zenith’s latest focus of interest-its relatively new and highly profitable personal computer business. of New York City, each holding over 20 percent of the domestic market. Then, the Glenview, Ill., company tussled for the No.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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It would then be offered for public use in 2012, said Brian Carolin, senior vice president for sales and marketing at Nissan North America Inc. Postal Service with a fleet of 250 all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans in Michigan, North Carolina and the New York City area beginning later this year.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

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For a time in New York City, one had to be a licensed engineer to drive a steam-powered auto. For a time in New York City, one had to be a licensed engineer to drive a steam-powered auto. In some aspects, EV drivers return to these roots. They were like engineers. trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey.

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