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Gas Cars Parked In One Electric-Car Spot Earn Raleigh $27,000 A Year

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The problem of gasoline cars parking in spaces reserved for plug-in electric cars to recharge at is nothing new. But the problem has proved to be lucrative for Raleigh, North Carolina. It''s known as "ICE-ing," referring to cars with internal combustion engines parking where they shouldn''t. DON''T MISS: Been ICEd?

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Nissan Announces Dates for US LEAF EV Tour

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The Los Angeles showing will be the first time people in the United States will be able to see the five-passenger, five-door, gasoline-free car, which is embarking on a nationwide tour. Raleigh, N.C.: The Nissan LEAF all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on 13 Nov. Phoenix/Tucson: Dec. Las Vegas: Jan.

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Ford names first markets for the Focus Electric

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Raleigh Durham, N.C.; Production will occur on the same line as the gasoline version of the Focus. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Richmond, Va.; Seattle; and Washington, DC. The site offers video, text and diagrams to help consumers understand differences in the technologies of electrified vehicles.

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

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1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Both models provide maximum fuel efficiency by pairing the high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Richmond, Va.; Seattle; and Washington, D.C.

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Nissan Enters into EV Partnership with City of Houston

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Reliant Energy is working to make the broad adoption of electric vehicles simple by developing an ecosystem of charging infrastructure and services that makes fueling electric vehicles more convenient and affordable than the gasoline alternative. Washington D.C., and with Houston-based Reliant Energy. Washington D.C.,

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DOE announces EcoCAR 2; focus on electric drive technology

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North Carolina State University (Raleigh, North Carolina). EcoCAR teams will utilize a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu donated by General Motors as the integration platform for their advanced vehicle design. Colorado State University (Fort Collins, Colorado). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach, Florida).

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Traction Action

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Since these batteries would offer a range of 25 to 35 miles before requiring recharging or the use of gasoline Americans could significantly reduce their annual gasoline consumption. imports about 60 percent of its oil—most of which is used in the transportation sector. based nonprofit corporation.