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Nissan LEAF passes 25,000 sales mark in US

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We’re seeing the adoption curve for EVs accelerate, and there is tremendous interest not only on the West Coast but in a number of new strongholds like Atlanta, Raleigh, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, St. Nissan has sold more than 62,000 units worldwide. Louis and many more.

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Ford names first markets for the Focus Electric

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Raleigh Durham, N.C.; As part of the collaboration with dealers, utilities and local governments, Ford will help develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support customers’ needs. ; Portland, Ore.;

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Ford opens limited reservations for 2012 Focus Electric; starting at $39,995

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Buyers can configure a Ford Focus Electric and place orders with a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer via a dedicated website. Raleigh Durham, N.C.; Ford has opened reservations for the 2012 Focus Electric, with a starting price of $39,995, including $795 in destination charges but before state and federal incentives. Richmond, Va.,

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Amazon Autos Now Selling New Cars, Hope You Like Hyundai

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While this means you probably wont have to talk numbers with a dealer, who will undoubtedly try to upsell you on something, it also means you also dont get to haggle. Were partnering with dealers and brands to redesign car shopping making it more transparent, convenient, and customer-friendly," stated Fan Jin, global head of Amazon Autos.

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RMI Launches Project Get Ready to Help Communities Prepare for Plug-ins

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Community members in Portland, Oregon; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Raleigh, North Carolina soon expanding to the Triangle region have already agreed to work with RMI’s Project Get Ready. Work with banks and dealers to offer low-interest loans for plug-ins, based on projected lower operating costs from gas savings.

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VinFast Still Kicking and Planning to Show Vehicles at CES

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Shortly after VinFast confirmed its attendance at CES, it announced that it had officially signed agreements with five dealers in four states across the country to have them play host to its products. From VinFast: The first group of VinFast dealers consist of Leith VinFast (Raleigh, North Carolina), Smith Haven VinFast (St.

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Trek highlights green credentials of plug-ins

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A Florida car dealer set a mission to drive 1,100 miles in a Toyota Prius, which had been modified as a plug-in hybrid, while burning as little petrol as possible. The trip was sponsored by Florida Toyota dealer Earl Stewart to show the need for clean emission vehicles. Why set yourself a mechanical challenge of course.

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