Posts Tagged ‘Nissan’

  • Nissan to Test e-NV200 Electric Vans with AEON in Japan
    Nissan has begun tests of e-NV200, an electric van based on the compact commercial vehicle NV200, with AEON Retail Company in Japan. Following in the footsteps of Japan Post, FedEx and British Gas, Japanese supermarket operator AEON took delivery of an e-NV200, the all-electric version of Nissan’s popular van. AEON will use the e-NV200 test cars as delivery vehicles...
    by at May 18th, 2012 at 01:05 am
  • Norway Hits 1000 Nissan LEAF Sales in Six Months
    Nissan in Norway has sold 1000 Nissan LEAFs in six months, taking almost 2% of the total car market in February this year demonstrating the impact of comprehensive incentives and developed charging infrastructure. The government support and charging infrastructure have helped the Nissan LEAF become the second best-selling Nissan in Norway and the ninth best-selling...
    by at April 28th, 2012 at 01:04 am
  • Nissan Teams with Adopt a Charger on Fee-free Charging Stations in California
    Working with Adopt a Charger to accelerate the widespread acceptance of electric vehicles to address environmental concerns, Nissan North America has installed 15 fee-free electric vehicle chargers in California. Through the relationship, Nissan has installed and will maintain three Aerovironment Level 2 chargers at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). In San...
    by at April 19th, 2012 at 09:04 pm
  • Nissan and Fleet Forum Launch EV Demonstrator Program
    Fleet Forum and Nissan launched the Electric Vehicle Demonstrator Program which provides free use of the new Nissan LEAF electric car to five organizational members of Fleet Forum. Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Nissan and Fleet Forum, Nissan has agreed to lend five Nissan LEAFs to the Fleet Forum member organizations for a year free of charge. The...
    by at April 14th, 2012 at 02:04 am
  • Nissan Announces EV Expansion Plans for Europe
    With the Nissan LEAF entering European production in 2013, Nissan has announced the measures that it will take to prepare the market for this step up in production volumes. The plans focus on improving the environment for electric vehicles and, during fiscal year 2012, will see the Nissan LEAF sold in more markets, by more dealers, with a radically improved quick charging...
    by at March 8th, 2012 at 12:03 am
  • Nissan Leaf Now Available Nationwide
    Beginning tomorrow, drivers across the country will have their first opportunity to order their Nissan LEAF, as Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) expands availability for all U.S. markets, nationwide. This new launch phase means residents of 21 new states will be able to select and order a 2012 Nissan LEAF. The LEAF, the world’s first and only electric car, now also is...
    by at February 29th, 2012 at 02:02 pm
  • Nissan LEAF Joins the Daily Rental Market with Europcar
    Nissan and Europcar announced that Nissan LEAF will be available for short term hire in two of the world’s busiest capitals: London and Paris. From February, the 2011 World and European Car of The Year will be available for hire bringing the Nissan LEAF to a wider audience. Although the Nissan LEAF is as easy to drive as a conventional car, every customer hiring a LEAF...
    by at February 10th, 2012 at 06:02 am
  • Nissan Introduces New Eco-Carrier in Japan
    Nissan Motor Co., has launched its first energy-efficient, coastal car carrier, the Nichioh Maru, which will transport completed vehicles and parts on one of Japan’s main maritime shipping routes. The maker of the first mass-marketed, 100% electric vehicle — the Nissan LEAF — now employs an eco vessel nicknamed “Roro” — for roll-on and roll-off pick-ups...
    by at January 31st, 2012 at 12:01 am
  • Nissan, ABB to Evaluate Reuse of Nissan LEAF Battery Packs
    Nissan North America and ABB, one of the world’s leading power and technology group, along with 4R Energy and Sumitomo Corporation of America, have formed a partnership to evaluate the reuse of lithium-ion battery packs that power the Nissan LEAF. The purpose is to evaluate and test the residential and commercial applications of energy storage systems or back-up...
    by at January 19th, 2012 at 02:01 am
  • 2012 Detroit Auto Show: Nissan e-NV200 Concept
    The innovative Nissan e-NV200 Concept made its world debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Based on the popular Nissan NV200 multi-usage vehicle, the Nissan e-NV200 Concept previews a near-future production version of a full electric vehicle designed to provide businesses or families with flexible, roomy interior space, while achieving a dramatic CO2 footprint reduction. As...
    by at January 9th, 2012 at 09:01 am