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Hybrid Sighting: 2011 Hyundai Sonata
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GreenCarReports.com | August 11th, 2009 When Hyundai releases their Sonata Hybrid in late 2010 they'll be entering a crowded field. The critically acclaimed Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, and the Nissan Altima Hybrid, already compete in this "green" midsize sedan segment. Hyundai hopes that the Sonata will distinguish itself from all of these with a lithium-polymer... Read More -
Nissan Putting its Stamp on EVs (Or Rather, its EVs on Stamps)
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GreenCarReports.com | January 25th, 2010 Customers served by the Japan Post Network's Minami Kanto office will be able to spread enthusiasm for electric vehicles with a unique set of stamps starting in February. The delivery company has partnered with Nissan to offer a new collection entitled "Nissan Electric Vehicle History." Believe it or not (and we wouldn't, but for the stamps), that... Read More -
Ford Announces Battery Supplier For 2012 Focus Electric
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GreenCarReports.com | July 16th, 2010 Ford doesn't get nearly as many headlines for its upcoming 2012 Focus Electric sedan as other makers may, but the car is still on track to join the 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Chevrolet Volt a year or so after those two electric cars launch. Production has now moved one step closer, as Ford Motor Co. has picked the company that'll be supplying the... Read More -
Cops Conserve: NYPD Buys Altima Hybrids
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GreenCarReports.com | February 16th, 2009 NYPD is about to roll out some Nissan Altima Hybrids for serious on-duty action. As part of a $1.1 million pilot program, the police will put 40 Altima Hybrids on the road within the next two weeks. Eighteen of the hybrids will be marked patrol cars, twenty will be unmarked and the remaining two will be disguised as yellow cabs. Sneaky. Most of... Read More -
Renault Helps Mercedes On New Smart, Plans Return To U.S.
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TheCarConnection.com | August 4th, 2009 No one can deny that French automaker Renault is on the move these days. In addition to its work with Nissan on electric vehicles, the company is in talks with Mercedes-Benz to develop a new model for Mercedes' Smart brand. And here in the U.S., the company is chatting with Roger Penske about selling Renault-badged vehicles on American lots... Read More




