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Honda reduces Fit EV lease

May 31, 2013
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New lease rate hoping to improve interest Honda, recognizing that their Fit EV is not even close to appealing to their customer base, has done what auto manufacturers have done since the automobile’s first days – throw money at it. And not only for new customers, but existing customers also, which is unique. It sounds [...]

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Spark EV priced at $26,685

May 24, 2013
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Sub $20,000 after incentives We really were thinking that this would be a less than positive story. After all, this is Living LEAF, right? But after taking another look at some of the specs of the Spark EV, and considering the price point that Chevrolet chose to place on this car, we found ourselves rethinking [...]

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PEVs in California triple from 2011 to 2012

May 23, 2013
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EVs gaining ground in California The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) has released its second survey of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owners (found here). We reported on the results of the first survey last August (found here). With information provided by over 2,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners, this report provides information and details found [...]

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Tesla S shines with Consumer Reports

May 12, 2013
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Image source: Tesla Motors Model S scores 99 out of 100 points We must say right up front that we are not big fans of Tesla. Admittedly, as much of that has to do with our feelings toward Tesla’s founder as it does with the car itself. Let’s just say that we’re not big fans [...]

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CODA files bankruptcy

May 2, 2013
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 Seeks future in energy storage In an unsurprising move, CODA is seeking bankruptcy to terminate its automotive manufacturing to focus on energy storage. CODA’s attempt to enter the automotive industry seemed destined to fail from the start – take an aged Chinese gas powered sedan, insert an electric vehicle drivetrain, delay the launch multiple times, [...]

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KBB names 2013 LEAF Best Green Car of 2013

April 21, 2013
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  LEAF tops list of green choices Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the long-time source of vehicle value, has selected the 2013 Nissan LEAF as the best green car of 2013 saying: ”You won’t find an all-electric car that offers a better balance of range, practicality, refinement and value than the Leaf.” KBB , founded in 1926, originally [...]

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Fiat to offer 500e for $199 per month in California

April 13, 2013
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  Golden State is the only state Fiat today announced the availability of the 500e in California this summer. Priced at $32,500, the 500e will come with favorable lease terms of $999 down and $199 per month for 36 months. No word on how long this initial lease program will be available. Each lease includes [...]

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eNV200 to debut in UK

March 24, 2013
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  To debut at Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show Nissan’s eNV200 will debut next month at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, England. Also debuting will be the NV200 London Taxi. The Nissan NV200 was selected as the New York City Taxi of Tomorrow and will be the exclusive New York City taxi for 10 years [...]

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VW just introduced their all electric e-up!

March 17, 2013

VW just introduced their all electric e-up! The four passenger compact has a 90 mile range, offers quick charging, and will be available in Europe this fall. https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/medias_publish/ms/content/en/pressemitteilungen/2013/03/14/the_new_e-up_.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html

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70 Nissan LEAF taxis show capability in Mexico

February 13, 2013
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20 in Mexico City – 50 in Aguascalientes We’re not quite sure how we missed this when these LEAFs were first deployed in Mexico as taxis, but they have now been in service for over a year. Not only have they been successfully placed into service as purveyors of people, but they have helped to [...]

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