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Automakers have been making a whole bunch of announcements during the media portion of this week's show. Among them, via NYT:
--Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet: An all-wheel-drive crossover convertible. Priced at $46,390, will arrive in dealerships early next year.
--Kia Optima Hybrid: Kia's first gas-electric hybrid. Arriving in showrooms sometime next year, no price announced.
--Toyota RAV4-EV: Toyota supplied the vehicle and Tesla built the battery. Expected to reach showrooms in 2012; no price announced.
--Honda Fit EV: Powered by hydrogen fuel and lithium-ion battery pack. Should be good for 70 to 100 miles a charge. Available in 2012; no price.
--Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Car: The first Mercedes compact in the U.S. Will be available for a 24-month lease, at $849 per month, which includes service and a PIN for fuel.
Mark Lacter created the LA Biz Observed blog in 2006. He posted
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