Nissan Begins eMotor Trails at Tennessee Plant – Video
Nissan might ship production for some of the motors going into its Leaf EVs to the U.S. in a cost-cutting measure.
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Ford C-Max Energi Rated at 100 MPGe Combined
The new Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid is officially rated at 100 MPGe combined by the EPA making it the most fuel efficient plug-in model in America.
Nissan Leaf to Lose Equipment, Gain Lower Price
Slow sales are getting to the higher-ups at Nissan, encouraging measures to improve the unpopular EV’s future.
Nissan Proves the General Public Still Uninformed on EVs
While all electric vehicles have been on the market for almost two full years now, it seems the general public is still unaware of exactly how these technolgies function, a problem that the partnership of Nissan and Renault is looking to remedy.
Nissan Leaf Sales Disappointing: Exec Says
Among a market bearish toward buying pure EVs, Nissan’s Leaf isn’t getting any breaks and the brand’s executives know it.
Nissan Buys Back Leafs from Dissatisfied Owners
The Nissan Leaf has had a pretty rough start in America with continued struggling sales, and now the Japanese automaker has bought back a pair of the electric vehicles from unsatisfied owners in Arizona.
Nissan Leaf Range Issues Investigated by Third Party
Nissan is set to put into motion a third-party investigation into some Nissan Leaf owners claims that their battery packs have been losing range, and aging too quickly.
Nissan Leaf Owners Have Driven Over 100 Million Gas Free Miles: Infographic
In celebration of National Plug-in Day, Nissan has released an infographic highlighting its Leaf owners and all the miles they’ve driven gas free.
Nissan Unveils e-NV200 Panel Van Bound for FedEx
Nissan’s e-NV200 is in the process of becoming the next FedEx delivery van, and today the brand unveiled its e-NV200 panel van in co-operation with FedEx at the IAA Commercial Vehicle International Motor Show in Hanover.
Nissan NISMO Leaf Places Second in Japanese EV Race
The Nissan Leaf is not the first car that comes to mind when you think performance racing, but Nissan Japan is running a NISMO Leaf in the Super GT EV League, the latest race at which the leaf placed second.
2013 Nissan Leaf Battery Cells Getting Cheaper
Nissan will be switching to cells supplied by Hitachi for its 2013 Leaf model rather than the ones currently supplied by Automotive Energy Supply Corp.
2013 Nissan Leaf Aiming for Price Reduction, Longer Range
The Nissan Leaf’s recent sales figures has to be disappointing to the Japanese automaker, but it looks like big changes are on the way for the electric vehicle, and hopefully it won’t be too little, too late.
Hard Core Nissan GT-R, 370Z Nismo RS Models Hinted by Exec
At least year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Nismo teased things to come with a Juke Nismo Concept model, and an electric Leaf Nismo model. It appears the performance division of Nissan is going full speed ahead with new Nismo performance models, including more extreme RS versions.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Hold Steady, Nissan Leaf Continues to Struggle
As July’s car sales figures start to trickle in, the Chevrolet Volt continued its dominance against the Nissan Leaf for the sixth straight month in a row.
Electric Car Revolution: 10 Future EVs
The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf initiated a whole new movement in the auto industry. With the realization that an all-electric vehicle can be useful in everyday driving situations thanks to a large battery and more efficient fast charging technology, automakers are hopping on the electric vehicle bandwagon. “Overall automakers want to be...
Nissan Leaf Being Sold for Up to $5,000 Off Sticker
Sales of the Nissan Leaf have been stumbling as of late, with the Chevy Volt trumping it several months in a row. A few Nissan dealers are now offering the EV with up to $5,000 off its MSRP of $38,100 hoping to entice hesitant buyers to pull the trigger.
Nissan Leaf Limo is Luxurious Electric Shuttle- Video
Limousines are luxurious, comfortable and now, thanks to Nissan and the Embassy Suites hotel in Nashville Tenn., all-electric.
G.E. WattStation Home Charger Blamed for Nissan Leaf Malfunction
Owners of the Nissan Leaf that are using G.E.’s WattStation home charger should be cautious and discontinue using it to be on the safe side.
Portuguese Police Chases Limited to 100 Mile Range
The Portuguese police force has taken delivery of eight Nissan Leaf vehicles which are being put into active duty fighting crime. Well, only if that crime is happening within 100 miles.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Top Nissan Leaf for Fifth Straight Month
What a turnaround the Chevrolet Volt has experienced in the past few months.
Range Predicting App from Nissan Accounts for Terrain
To help combat range anxiety, Nissan has released a new smart phone app that will be available to owners of the Leaf that helps to more precisely predict battery usage and range.
EV Sales Predicted to Pick Up Later This Decade
The sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles (PEVs) have not been as strong as many had hoped, and a new study from Pike Research shows that around 410,000 PEVs will be sold between 2011 and 2015, falling short of the million mark that the Obama administration wants.
Nissan Leaf Limo is Eco-Friendly Transportation for Many – Video
Apparently no car is safe from getting the limousine conversion treatment, as Imperial Couch Builders has taken the liberty to build a stretched Nissan Leaf limo.
Nissan Leaf to Tackle Goodwood Hill Climb… In Reverse
Thanks to its electric drive train and direct drive transmission system, the Nissan Leaf is supposed to be able to go just as fast in reverse as it can in forward, something the company plans to prove at Goodwood by attempting to take the record for driving the fastest mile — in reverse.
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