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Polk confirms Prius as California’s best selling nameplate for 2012

R.L Polk released data late last week confirming the Toyota Prius family of vehicles as the most popular nameplate among California drivers in 2012, based on new car registrations. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Nissan confirms Nismo Leaf, with tweaked aerodynamics, for production in Japan

Nissan Nismo will reportedly make a limited production run of a tweaked Nissan Leaf in Japan, modified for aerodynamic and emotional performance improvements. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Parker confirms 43% reduction in fuel consumption and 99% uptime for refuse trucks using RunWise technology

Parker Hannifin has announced positive results after more than a year of service for its fleet of  pre-production vehicles operating in several communities in South Florida. These Autocar E3 refuse vehicles are equipped with Parker’s RunWise Advanced Series Hybrid Drive System and on average have reduced fuel consumption by 43 percent when compared to conventional diesel …
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Tesla Confirms Price Tag for Model S: $57,400

from FutureCars In brief: Tesla Motor’s next car, the Model S, will release in the summer of 2012 and its price is confirmed at $ 57,400 before rebates or incentives. Vehicle in the news Make/Model: Model s Manufacturer: Tesla Motors The word The electric family car, the Model S (sedan), has gotten the official price tag of $ 57,400 …
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