Will creepy photos or eco facts get Americans to quit smoking?

by Kathryn Robbins on June 3, 2011
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Will creepy photos or eco facts get Americans to quit smoking? In the age of shock and awe it takes a lot of effort to get a person’s attention, especially smokers. They’ve been told by medical professionals dangerous impact of their habit, but addiction keeps them puffing away. The FDA hopes that adding shocking photos on cigarette packs may make people quit, but they may need more firepower than stock photos.

Nissan’s latest ad for the Leaf exacts revenge on Chevy’s Volt

by Kathryn Robbins on May 29, 2011
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Nissan’s latest ad for the Leaf exacts revenge on Chevy’s Volt Rivalries aren’t a foreign concept in the business world. Coke hates Pepsi, Microsoft can’t stand Apple, and Boeing certainly isn’t Airbus’ BFF. It seems that these spats have leaked into the growing world of EV’s and hybrid cars. After their EV was equated to a leaf blower in a Chevy spot, Nissan has exacted their revenge on the gas powered Volt in a new ad.

London gets juiced up with new electric car charging stations

by Kathryn Robbins on May 27, 2011
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London gets juiced up with new electric car charging stations Most drivers have a friendly neighborhood gas station, but what about electric car charging points? Chances are you’re more likely to find a one in your neighbor’s garage next to their shiny new Volt or Leaf than on Main Street. The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, aims to make them as commonplace as gas stations with a plan to put an EV charging station within one mile of every resident.