The NHL is not great at parity and a lot of this comes down to owners that simply mail it in (yes Leafs fans, I at least have sympathy for you on these grounds).

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The I-MiEV and some Nissan Leafs will be equipped for this kind of fast charging, but the U.S. has yet to decide if it will develop its own standard, or embrace the Japanese form, which goes by the colorful name CHAdeMO.

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"I'm still wary of the Leafs' playoff chances, " said Steve Glinert, a longtime Toronto sports fan who works in the city's financial district.

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My comments today will be specific to Nissan LEAFs in the U.S., but the actions I will explain will apply and be specifically communicated to each owner worldwide in the coming months in accordance with applicable law.

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