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Nissan Leaf preview drive

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

CNET Car Tech gets to take the Nissan Leaf electric car for a preview drive.

Source: reviews.cnet.com

Obama defends economy, takes wheel of electric car

Friday, July 30th, 2010

President Barack Obama took to the wheel of a new electric car Friday on a Detroit-area tour of the revitalized auto industry, touting his economic policies but urging the need to do more.

Source: news.yahoo.com

How the Nissan Leaf Solves the Electric Car Range Problem with Smart Display

Friday, July 30th, 2010

The Nissan Leaf, the company’s forthcoming all-electric sedan, can travel around 100 miles on a single charge. Whether that range is big enough for the American motorist is known as the “range problem.” It’s easy to dismiss the range problem with driving statistics. The average American has a daily commute of 16 miles in one direction a 32-mile round trip. The Leaf owner with a charger at work …

Source: www.good.is

Laying the grid for the electric car

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Hoping to energize the electric car industry and make the Bay Area the electric car capital of the United States, San Jose, Calif., installs the first of hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations.

Source: news.cnet.com

Nissan Leaf to be offered as rental car

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Nissan Motor Co. will sell 500 Leaf electric cars to Enterprise Rent-A-Car starting in January, as the Japanese automaker aims to put more drivers behind the wheel of its battery-powered vehicle.

Source: detnews.com

California Clears Hurdle for Electric-Car Charging Stations to Sell Power

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

California regulators voted to make it easier for electric-car charging companies to sell power in the U.S. state that’s likely to be the biggest market for such vehicles.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Nissan LEAF: Another Entry into the Electric Car Market

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

The Nissan LEAF is a all electric five-door hatchback designed for customers who desire a emission-free car.

Source: www.theepochtimes.com

Electric Car Stocks Making Moves in 2010

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

There’s more to the EV market than the Chevy Volt. Here’s a look at some electric car stocks that could make moves in 2010.

Source: www.thestreet.com

GM takes on Nissan in electric car battle

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

The next phase in the rebirth of the electric car is turning into a battle between General Motors and Nissan Motor Co. GM executives, speaking Tuesday at a plug-in car conference in San Jose, said their Chevrolet Volt will cost $41,000 when it hits the market… General Motors - Chevrolet Volt - Electric car - Nissan Motors - Plug-in hybrid

Source: www.sfgate.com

Tesla Motors Announces Date for Second Quarter 2010 Results

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

PALO ALTO, Calif.—-Tesla Motors, Inc. announced today that it will release its second quarter 2010 financial results for the period ending June 30, 2010 after market close on Wednesday, August 4, 2010.

Source: biz.yahoo.com