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Ecotality and BP Work Together to Roll Out Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

With the Nissan Leaf and GM's Volt hitting the streets in December, GE, BP, and a host of design stars are racing to install the gas pump's high-style replacement.READ»

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Nissan's Social Media Strategy: Hire "Nobodies"

To launch its new line of Juke cars, Nissan is entrusting its brand to "two relatively unknown men with zero celebrity status." Here's why.READ»

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Smart Car to Get 4-Door Upgrade to Counter U.S. Size Worries

Smart cars are just taking off in the U.S., and they've been hugely popular in Europe. But the tiny eco-friendly two-seat city car format isn't entirely compatible with U.S. mores, and so Penske Automobile has contracted Nissan to build a four-seat upgrade.READ»

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Good News for EVs: Nissan Leaf Hits 20,000 Pre-Orders

Analysts and research firms can sit around trying to predict the size of the nascent electric vehicle market, all they really need to do is take a look at the Nissan Leaf, which just reached its goal of 20,000 pre-orders three months ahead of schedule.READ»

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GE, Better Place Team Up to Boost Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Better Place, an electric vehicle infrastructure startup that envisions a network of charging and EV battery swap stations, got a big boost this week.READ»

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SunRun Brings Affordable Solar Power to Hawaii

For all of its natural beauty, Hawaii is a dirty place. Almost 90% of the state's energy comes from fossil fuels, and Hawaii's geographic isolation means that it can't grab power from nearby states. Worse still, Hawaii has no ...READ»

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The Human Billboard Talks Twitter, T-Shirts, and the Conan O'Brien Brand

Jason Sadler, founder of I Wear Your Shirt, discusses social media for our Influence Project.READ»

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Hyundai Goes Electric

Watch out, Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi. Fellow Asian car company Hyundai is gunning for the growing electric vehicle market with an EV of its own.READ»

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iFive: Google Buys Like.com, China Overtakes Japan, Apple Causing iAd Delays, Andreessen to HP, and Obamas' Gulf Swim

Fresh today: Google's mind share, China's rise in global rankings, Obama's Gulf swim, Apple's iAds issues, and sexual harassment update.READ»

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Business Malady #1: The Waiting Game

There's a game called the Waiting Game that works like this: you sit on the sidelines, waiting for everyone else to go first. And then you skip a turn. Or a hundred turns. And before you know it, the game's over. Everyone else is ...READ»

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Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold--How to Please an EV Battery

Startup electric car company Coda Automotive has some innovative designs for its battery. But does innovation alone sell cars?READ»

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GM: Chevy Volt Will Cost $41,000

The Chevy Volt, GM's much-hyped extended-range electric vehicle, has been plagued by rumored production problems since it was first announced. But now, finally, it looks like the car is ready for release.READ»

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Nissan's Interior Design: Trading Safety, Fuel Efficiency for Spa-Like Comfort?

Nissan's just released information about a new concept for its cars designed to generate a "comfortable" and "healthy" environment for drivers and passengers. Is this viable, in our eco-conscious energy-saving era? The overall goal of ...READ»

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Why Volkswagen is Sheepish on an Electric Vehicle Strategy

Look out on any street and gasoline-powered vehicles still dominate the road. But in the coming years, automakers like Toyota, Honda, and GM plan to start pumping out plug-in hybrid electric cars in a bid to keep up with the fabled ...READ»

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How to Measure Brand Value: Likes, Followers, Influencers, Views? No, Social Currency

Do brands really create value? Will Old Spice's tornadic viral campaign and sudden "influence" improve Procter & Gamble's bottom line? Actually a number of events and trends have conspired like a perfect storm over the last several years to put brands and their stewards on the hot seat.READ»

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Where the Smart Money Goes Next

A new survey from the Big Four accounting firm shows that more than two thirds of major corporations globally plan to spend up to 5% of their revenues on carbon cutting initiatives over the next two years.READ»

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Live Coverage: Steve Jobs Keynote from Apple's WWDC10

[Click refresh for updates and log in for the fastest feed]News Update: Apple's iPhone 4 Screen is Better Than Your Retinas 2:55 ApplauseThat's the end. Jobs thanks the iPhone 4 team, and wraps it up.Thanks to everyone who tuned ...READ»

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Can Coda's All-Electric Sedan Compete?

California-based EV startup Coda Automotive has a tough job ahead. Even though the company recently closed a third round of financing with $125 million in investments, Coda still has to convince consumers to buy its upcoming ...READ»

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Deloitte: Electric Cars Won't Be Adopted Quickly

Sure, it would be great if the electric vehicle revolution took place in a matter of months or even a few years. But changing the planet's vehicle infrastructure takes time. And a new study from Deloitte Consulting says electric ...READ»

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Boston Nissan Dealers All Build Tents but One Dealership Takes Center Stage

Boston Nissan Dealers National Tent Event participation is in full swing, but one dealership, Clay Nissan of Norwood, is standing out when it comes to customer service. READ»

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Framingham Nissan Dealer Prepares for Arrival of Leaf

Boston Nissan shoppers will soon experience the new Leaf at Marlboro Nissan. Pricing for the Leaf was just announced and reservations will soon be made available.READ»

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Framingham Nissan Dealer Prepares for Arrival of Leaf

Boston Nissan shoppers will soon experience the new Leaf at Marlboro Nissan. Pricing for the Leaf was just announced and reservations will soon be made available.READ»

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Used Car Dealer in Los Angeles Offers $1,000 Extra for Toyota Trade In

Los Angeles Toyota owners can purchase a used car at Auto Excel in Canoga Park and receive an additional $1,000 towards the trade-in value for their Toyota.READ»

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Infographic of the Day: The Tangled Web of Carmaker Alliances

Among today's automakers, coop-petition is the new normal.READ»

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Nissan Leaf EV to Have Ultra-Cheap Battery Pack

Over 8,200 people have made online reservations in the past month for the upcoming Nissan Leaf EV, and for good reason. The $33,000 vehicle, set to be released later this year, is the first affordable all-electric vehicle from a ...READ»