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As an informed reader of this site, you may be aware that it is of the utmost importance that we humanfolk begin weaning our industrial economy off of its fossil fuel dependence. Like, asap. By spewing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere with our trademark nonchalance, we've already accelerated the warming of the planet at a rather alarming rate. Fossil fuel companies are intent to see that trend continue, however -- and that's why some of the most important battles in the enviro...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Nissan, in a joint venture with China's Dongfeng, will build an EV for the Chinese market by 2015. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said:
"We see a clear need for cars that are affordable, practical, spacious and zero emission. Nissan is clearly the global leader in zero emission mobility, now with more than 10,100 electric Nissan Leaf vehicles already sold worldwide."
"We are fully prepared to follow the Chinese government direction to promote the adoption of zero emisssion vehicles. We are ready to produce electric cars locally in China under the Venucia brand." Via 
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