23 January 2012, 07:25 PM
We have all been there: it's minus 15 Celsius outside, snow chunks fall down on you like there's no tomorrow and you can't call anyone because your cellphone is dead. It wasn't dead 3 minutes ago. In fact it had 2 lines of battery on the screen but now it's over because the reality of the situation is that weather does affect the efficiency of Li-ion batteries. It's the same frightening story with electric vehicles – what if I run out of juice in the middle of nowhere? Well Nissan are painfully
17 January 2012, 05:29 PM
Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 is over and Nissan have managed to leave a long lasting impression from their presentations. Along with the Nismo Juke and Nismo LEAF electric car, a Nismo March Concept made a surprise appearance appearance and feedback is turning out to be good.
In comparison to the standard version, the Nismo March Concept is not strikingly different. In fact the only mechanical bit introduced to a tuning kit is the suspension. Other then that the ride is lowered, the wheels are light
09 January 2012, 04:43 PM
Nissan has revealed the e-NV200 Concept, which will makes its official debut at the 2012 North American Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle is based on the popular Nissan NV200 multi-usage vehicle and features a full electric drivetrain.
"With its ‘no gas, no tailpipe, no emissions' powertrain, the Nissan e-NV200 Concept combines a quiet, comfortable driving experience with a large, highly versatile, functional interior space within a compact overall body length," commented Hideto Murakami, cor
14 December 2011, 05:35 PM
Nissan Canada has announced that now it will be possible for the Canadian people to pre-order the 2012 Nissan LEAF MY12 online. Earlier on only the registered at www.nissan.ca/leaf had the privilege to do so. However reservations are now open to all Canadians who live within the vicinity (65 km) of a certified Nissan LEAF dealer. There are 27 dealers across Canada so quite a few people will have the chance to snatch one.
The first shipment of 40 MY11 LEAFs was ravaged within minutes last summ
05 August 2011, 09:33 AM
Nissan will fund the installation of Lincoln’s first public electric vehicle charging point. The main reason is the latest Top Gear show, where the presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May drove a pair of electric vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF, into the centre of Lincoln in an attempt to find somewhere to charge their cars.
Of course, they made fun on electric cars, because you simply cannot find a place to charge them and if you got lucky to plug your car in, you’ll have to wait … 9 or
04 January 2011, 10:59 AM
Ford has officially released the first teaser image of its 100% electrically driven Ford Focus, which is ready to celebrate its public premiere at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This eco-friendly Focus represents the first of five new electric vehicles scheduled for debut by 2012.
At the event, the all-new Ford Focus Electric will be introduced by the automaker’s CEO, Alan Mulally.
According to the latest rumors, the Focus Electric will be capable of traveling 1
30 November 2010, 03:12 PM
Nissan’s 100% electric LEAF is the vehicle standing proudly as a 2011 European Car of the Year. The highly-innovative, zero-emissions, affordable Nissan ride has managed to beat all 40 contenders and win motoring's most important accolade.
This year’s edition of the renowned competition marks the first time in its 47-year history that the award has gone to a pure electric vehicle. Nissan LEAF's rivals included vehicles from brands such as Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dacia, Ford, Opel/Vauxhall and V
22 October 2010, 12:19 PM
Nissan has officially confirmed that the production of its all-new Nissan LEAF 100% electric, zero-emission vehicle has started at the brand’s Oppama facility in Japan. Scheduled to hit the dealerships in Japan and United States from December, the eco-friendly family-sized EV will go on sale in selected markets in Europe from early 2011.
Carlos Ghosn, Nissan President and CEO stated: “This is a significant milestone, not only for Nissan and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, but also for the entire
17 May 2010, 03:39 PM
Nissan International SA informed that Leaf – Zero-emission car is priced under 30 000 Euros ( 25,641 Pounds) and it will hit the European markets in July. The company also announced specific prices for the Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, UK and Portugal.
Nissan Leaf is a compact, zero-emission five-seater, which is fully equipped and features AC, sat NAV, a parking camera, a quick charge socket and innovative smart-phone connectivity.
Simon Thomas, Senior Vice President, Sales and Market
03 August 2009, 09:13 AM
Nissan Motor unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements.
NISSAN LEAF
Slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe, Nissan LEAF ushers in a new era of mobility – the zero-emission era. The car is the embodiment