The 2011 Chevrolet Volt got another marketing jolt Monday, when it received the North American Car of the Year. The car that runs on electricity for 40 miles before a backup gas engine kicks in beat out the Nissan Leaf, another electric, and Hyundai Sonata in the annual ceremony on the first day of media [...]
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Volt Wins North American Car of the Year
Posted by admin on January 11th, 2011
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Duke energy take over Progress Energy
Posted by admin on January 11th, 2011
Duke Energy announced it would take over Progress Energy in an all-stock deal worth more than $13 billion, creating the largest U.S. utility company in terms of both market capitalization and generation capacity. Progress Energy shareholders will get 2.6125 shares of Duke Energy for each of their shares. With Duke shares down 2.2% to $17.40 [...]
Digital Cameras Drop Below $100
Posted by admin on January 8th, 2011
Camera makers unveiled dozens of models this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the largest gadget show in the U.S. Manufacturers are slashing prices for point-and-shoots — often below $100 — and offering more features for the money. Here’s are the list what to look for once they go on sale [...]
Verizon iPhone Will Be Announced Tuesday
Posted by admin on January 8th, 2011
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Verizon Wireless would finally carry Apple’s iPhone and will be announced on Tuesday. “The largest U.S. wireless carrier will make the long-awaited announcement at an event Tuesday in New York City, a person familiar with the matter said Friday,” the Journal reported, although there was no [...]
