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Since the first one hit the streets in 1907, NYC cabs have been as iconic as the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty. That yellow Crown Vic, due to retire this year, was just one of many cabs to pass through the city - equally as tough and lovable as NYC taxi drivers themselves, some might say.  It takes a stand-out car to make it through the daily grind of the city. And as?

When the 2011 Nissan LEAF was released last year, they could only be reserved in select states. The 2012 LEAF, Nissan has announced, will be available in more states when it is released.

The 2012 LEAF was first available for ordering in Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. By year's end, however, deliveries of the LEAF and standard quick-charging equipment will take place in all key markets.

Since it was…