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Nissan LEAF Gets Even More Green

There are a plethora of reasons for those who buy the Nissan LEAF EV to feel good about their purchase: from time and money saved by not having to visit the pump, to the car's friendly-looking aesthetic that mirrors it's eco-friendly performance, peppy driving experience... You catch our drift.

Now, there is one more reason to add to that list. Nissan is now using green strategies to transport the little green driving machines?

Nissan LEAF Keeps Winning Awards

The Nissan LEAF isn't just another car. It's the first mass-market EV ever produced and thus responsible for growing environmental awareness and responsibility. Perhaps even more impressive is the understated, yet impactful way in which it has done this. Everything - from its Nissan-exclusive, EV-IT technology to its contemporary styling - works in its favor... not to mention fuel economy that promises to put even the most conservative petrol models to shame. For the 2012…

Nissan LEAF to Launch Around the Globe

Nissan announced the  Nissan LEAF is slated to launch at Nissan dealerships around the world. In addition to making its global debut 2012 models of Leaf will hit 7 more states.

The auto maker plans to make their all electric hatchback available worldwide. Pierre Loing, VP of product planning and zero-emission business at Nissan International, "believes zero-emission vehicles will account for 10 percent of global vehicle sales by 2020." Loing also predicts Nissan Leaf will…

10 Minute Charge Time For Electric Vehicles by 2021

If you've been plugged into Nissan happenings lately, you know the Japanese automaker recently unveiled an all-new 500V quick charger that will be available in Japan, starting this November. With 20V more power than its predecessor, which boasts 80-percent in 30 minutes, it's noticeably faster.

While the new-and-improved quick charger hasn't even made its way to market yet, Nissan is already working on developing a technology that would further expedite quick charging…

Nissan's Zero-Emission Society Vision

Think Nissan's green initiatives start and end with the LEAF? Think again. The Japanese automaker's main prerogative is to develop a zero-emission global community of cars. In short: The LEAF is just the first in a long line of products and technologies to come.

In understanding that the concepts of a zero-emission society might seem a little abstract and incomprehensible to many  drivers, Nissan has developed  a new, interactive website that allows visitors…

The Nissan Leaf is still only available in a few US markets. It's the first 100% electric vehicles Nissan has announced, but more are expected in coming years - especially if sales of Leaf continue to impress the powers that be at the Japanese auto maker.

Nissan hopes to build vehicles "that are more efficient, more beautiful, more inspiring and more human than ever before." LEAF is one of those vehicles. The hatchback can seat…

Nissan Proposes Building a Solar Powered Charging Station

Further proving their commitment to electric vehicles, Nissan has proposed a plan to build its first-ever solar-powered car-charging station at its Nissan Americas headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. If approved by city officials, such an endeavor would be a significant advancement over the current electric charging stations currently housed at the headquarters.

Compared to Nissan's current charging stations, which rely solely on power from the national grid electric, the proposed 300-foot facility would use solar…

The 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid

There's a mad rush of vehicles frantically trying to hop onto the hybrid bandwagon. The Nissan Altima, however, is one car that has been riding along in this market for years now - four to be exact. Each year, Nissan has perfected the look, performance, and comfort. Here's what the current model year has in store.

2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid

- Trim: 1 (HEV)
- Engine: 2.5-liter I4
- Horsepower (hp): 158 @5,200 RPM
- Torque…

Nissan GT-R, 370Z and Leaf Making Montreal Debut


The first Canadian appearance of the 2012 Nissan GT-R, 370Z and electric Nissan Leaf, along with the Infiniti G Coupe, are coming to the Montreal Auto Show in January.

"In January, Canadian car enthusiasts will finally get to see that a new performance standard has been set," said Wendy Durward, director of Infiniti Canada. "The 2011 IPL G Coupe brings all the driving elements together - styling harmonized with performance, exhaust note with acceleration feel, ride…
Tomorrow, Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) will make history by bringing sustainable mobility to the mass market, with the world's first delivery of a Nissan LEAF all-electric vehicle. Olivier Chalouhi, a San Francisco Bay Area resident and the first person in the United States to place a Nissan LEAF order, will take delivery of his black Nissan LEAF SL at North Bay Nissan of Petaluma. The delivery will be followed by a press conference?