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Self-Healing Paint Headed to Japanese Cell Phones

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Dec 1, 2009 at 4:45 PM

Earlier this year we looked at a self-healing material made out of polyurethane, paint, and chitson--but the technology is about to get some serious real-world testing on Japanese cell phones. Nissan recently licensed its Scratch ...READ»

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Coda's All-Electric Sedan Revs Up U.S. Auto Market

BY Chris DannenTue Dec 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Coda gears up for its all-electric sedan's big test.READ»

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American Consumers Now Seem to Prefer Cars Over Trucks

BY Brent DurhamMon Nov 30, 2009 at 2:47 PM

America has in the past been known and labeled as the big truck and suv driving nation. This is now no longer true as American have made the switch to smaller vehicles.READ»

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GM Volt's Alert System: It Won't Sound Like Blade Runner

BY Ariel SchwartzWed Nov 25, 2009 at 2:23 PM

Electric vehicles may be efficient, but they can be dangerous, too. Without a conventional gasoline-powered engine, EVs run almost silently--and that's bad news for the blind and anyone else who happens to be distracted when a car ...READ»

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The Most (and Least) Inventive Inventions on Time's '50 Best Inventions' List

BY Kit EatonTue Nov 17, 2009 at 7:16 AM

If someone decided to do a list of innovative magazine lists, it probably wouldn't include Time magazine's "50 Best Innovations" list. The new one's out, and we've sub-selected some of the good items for you. But a broad swath of the ...READ»

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New Roadmap for EVs Still Fizzles

BY Ben PaynterMon Nov 16, 2009 at 4:50 PM

Although Electric Vehicles will finally roll off the lot sometime next year, the biggest question still remains: In case of an unexpected detour, just where the heck are you supposed to plug in your Nissan Leaf? So far, congress has been too gridlocked with it's own convoluted climate change legislation to offer any wide-ranging answers.READ»

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Local Miami Dealerships See a Rise in Sub-compact Car Sales

BY Brickell HondaMon Nov 16, 2009 at 2:59 PM

It seems like people are falling away from the big muscle car trend that we saw not too long ago. Those gas-guzzling vehicles are no longer on the radar for many due to fuel-efficient vehicles. Top sales ...READ»

YOUTHMOBILE 2030 | 1 comment

Youthmobile 2030: 6 Crazy Cars for the Next Generation

BY Ariel SchwartzWed Nov 4, 2009 at 3:25 PM

What will the gadget-obsessed youth of tomorrow want in a vehicle? The design studios at Audi, GM, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, and Toyota set out to find the answer for the YouthMobile 2030 Design Challenge, which challenged Southern ...READ»

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From Overwrought to Overly Simple: Is Green Design Anti-Style?

BY Michael CannellWed Oct 28, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Like everyone else, the design field braced for the fallout from the financial meltdown. At the time, some of us argued that good things could come from a period of constraint and reexamination. The consumer culture of design had ...READ»

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Nissan Offers a Second Life to Electric Car Batteries

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Oct 20, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries are often the most expensive part of an EV, jacking up the price of what might be an affordable sedan to a price that is out of reach for most consumers. The solution: Nissan wants to recycle ...READ»

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Nissan Offers a Valuable Second Life to Electric Car Batteries

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Oct 20, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries are often the most expensive part of an EV, jacking up the price of what might be an affordable sedan to a price that is out of reach for most consumers. The solution: Nissan wants to recycle ...READ»

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Nissan Land Glider Makes You Feel Airborne

BY Ariel SchwartzThu Oct 8, 2009 at 2:50 PM

Ever wished you could fly without actually putting in the hours to earn a pilot's license? Nissan's concept Land Glider EV brings the experience of gliding through the air down to earth--with tilting wheels and fenders that let to ...READ»

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Nissan Proves a Big Market Exists for Cheap Electric Cars

BY Ariel SchwartzFri Oct 2, 2009 at 10:56 AM

Abandon your doubts that an affordably priced EV will do well. Nissan's news yesterday confirms it: Almost 22,000 people in North America have contacted Nissan since it announced, in August, that the LEAF EV sedan--expected to hit ...READ»

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Zipcar Reveals First Ever iPhone App

BY Ariel SchwartzWed Sep 30, 2009 at 12:35 PM

It was only a matter of time before Zipcar released a tricked-out iPhone app. After all, 27% of all members of the car-sharing service own an iPhone, and the built-in wireless technology installed in every Zipcar is just begging to ...READ»

ELECTRIC NOISE | 4 comments

Zzzzzap, Whrrrr, or Pshzzzzzz. How Should Electric Cars Sound?

BY Kit EatonFri Sep 18, 2009 at 6:53 AM

Sci-fi film makers have for years had to solve a tricky problem: How should electric cars sound? Nissan's facing a similar problem for its real e-car, and turned back to Sci-fi--its Leaf EV will sound like those in Blade Runner. Over ...READ»

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Maryland Hyundai Dealer Sees Growing Sales Because of CARS Program

BY Preston MotorTue Aug 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM

Consumer’s desires to get into fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles have spurred Hyundai’s growth and lead them to the top of the automobile industry. July was the first month Hyundai gained over 5% of the market share in the automotive retail industry with June being the first month they ever exceeded 4%. This sudden increase in sales is contributed to CARS or Cash for Clunkers program as well as a commitment to quality that earned Hyundai the #1 non-luxury nameplate spot in the J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality Study.READ»

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Ford Dealership Services Maryland and Delaware Diesels Under Warranty Certifications

BY Preston MotorMon Aug 10, 2009 at 2:23 PM

Preston Ford’s Authorized Diesel Service Center will now offer inspections, repairs and warranty repairs for commercial trucks and busses, specializing in Cummins and Detroit Diesel engines for Maryland and Delaware truck owners.READ»

ELECTRIC CARS | 2 comments

Will Portugal Become a Leader in the Electric Car Industry?

BY Ariel SchwartzFri Jul 31, 2009 at 5:16 PM

Portugal is a country with a problem: it has no domestic coal, natural gas, or oil resources, so Western Europe's poorest nation is forced to import most of it's energy. The quandary makes the country an ideal candidate for ...READ»

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Nissan Intros iPhone App, Automated Driver, and Scented A/C While G.M. Makes Coffee

BY Dan MacsaiMon Jul 27, 2009 at 2:17 PM

This morning, the Tokyo-based automaker announced four new developments: Forest-scented A/C, an automated turn assistant, a brand-new EV, and a remote-control iPhone app. With no major auto shows on the horizon, it's a bizarre time for Nissan to tantalize the blogosphere.READ»

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Maryland Ford Dealer Preston Ford Stocks First Transit Connect

BY Preston MotorThu Jul 23, 2009 at 2:52 PM

The Transit Connect is now showing up at dealerships across the country, Preston Ford in Maryland is among the first in Ford’s network of dealerships to receive the commercial van ready for sale. The compact work van gets a combined fuel mileage of 23 mpg and is perfect for maneuvering in tight areas.READ»

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Nissan Developing EV That Charges Like an Electric Toothbrush

BY Ariel SchwartzMon Jul 20, 2009 at 3:22 PM

Nissan is working on a plug-in electric vehicle for release next year, but the car company might differentiate itself from competitors by releasing plug-free EVs down the line. By using the same magnetic induction technology used in ...READ»

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Nissan Dealership Offers Best Prices to Maryland Delaware Area

BY Kenan SammsFri Jun 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Preston Nissan, serving the Maryland/Delaware area, is offering their customers a wide selection of the new 370Z at some of their best prices ever. The newly redesigned Nissan 370Z makes a unforgettable impression. READ»

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Tesla Hits the Jackpot: $465 Million in DOE Loans

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Jun 23, 2009 at 1:21 PM

Finally, some good news for beleaguered electric vehicle startup Tesla Motors. Only a day after CEO Elon Musk wrote a long blog post defending himself and his company against rumors and accusations, Tesla has been awarded approval ...READ»

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Better Place Unveils EV Battery Swap Station in Japan

BY Ariel SchwartzWed May 13, 2009 at 3:17 PM

Israeli electric car infrastructure company Better Place inched closer to creating an electric car revolution last night when it unveiled its first automated battery swap station in Yokohama, Japan. The $500,000 car wash-like ...READ»

ELECTRIC CAR | 3 comments

What's It Like to Drive Nissan's Electric Car? [Pics]

BY Chris DannenTue May 12, 2009 at 6:53 PM

The goal of the EV-02 is to eliminate two things: emissions and hybrid payback. The first part everyone's familiar with, but the latter is the term industry insiders use to describe the length of time before a hybrid saves enough money on gas to justify its increased cost.READ»

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