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Nissan Announces Nissan LEAF Purchase Process; Gives First Glimpse at Marketing Campaign
The Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour culminated today with an appearance in New York City. The three-month tour, which made 63 stops in 24 cities, offered the opportunity for interested drivers, media, civic partners…
Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership With State of Massachusetts
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to advance zero-emission mobility throughout the state by promoting the development of an electric-vehicle charging network and policies to support widespread…
Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership With City of Houston
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Houston to advance zero-emission mobility in the city by promoting the development of an electric-vehicle charging network and policies to support widespread adoptions of electric cars.
Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership With City of Orlando
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Orlando and the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) to advance zero-emission mobility in the Orlando area by promoting the development of an electric-vehicle charging network and policies to…
Department of Energy Announces Closing of Loan Agreement to Bring Production of Nissan LEAF, Battery to North America
Today, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy has closed a $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan North America, Inc. The loan will support the modification of Nissan's…
Nissan North America Selects AeroVironment to Install Home-Charging Stations for Nissan LEAF
Nissan North America (NNA) today announced its selection of AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) (AV) to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF later this year.
Nissan, San Francisco Collaborate to Develop Bay Area EV Charging Network
Nissan North America, Inc., today announced that Nissan and the City of San Francisco, on behalf of the Bay Area EV Corridor program, are working to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the nine-county region
Electric Vehicle Charger Showcased As San Diego Gets 'Plug in' Ready
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Nissan today unveiled the first Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle in San Diego.
Nissan Launches Scholarship Competition for University Students in Conjunction With Nissan Leaf Zero Emissions Tour
Nissan today announced the launch of the Nissan LEAF Zero Emissions Student Competition, which allows university and college students to express how the Nissan LEAF has inspired their outlook towards a zero-emissions...
Renault-Nissan Alliance Forges Zero-Emission Vehicle Agreement With Reliant Energy
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and Reliant Energy of Houston, Texas, one of the major competitive electricity providers in the nation, have forged an agreement to advance zero-emission mobility in the United States
Nissan Announces Dates for Nissan LEAF Zero Emission Tour
Nissan North America announced that the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on Nov. 13. The Los Angeles showing will be the first time people in the United States will be able to see the five-passenger…
ECOtality's eTec Finalizes Contract for $100 Million Transportation Electrification Project with U.S. Department of Energy
Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc., a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced it has officially signed a contract with …
Nissan LEAF Electric Car Reservations to Begin in the U.S. in Spring 2010
In response to strong initial demand for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission electric car, Nissan North America, Inc. announced it will begin taking reservations for LEAF in spring 2010.
Nissan Supports Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Deployment Project
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure ever undertaken. Nissan is supporting the lead grant applicant, Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. (eTec), by pledging…
Nissan Unveils "LEAF" - the World's First Electric Car Designed for Affordability and Real-World Requirements
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 of Nissan's radical, transformative vision for the future…
Nissan's Pursuit for Zero Emission Mobility: the Unplugged Story
Nearly two decades later, Nissan is still an industry leader in lithium-ion battery development. However, the real story of Nissan's history of Electric Vehicles starts much earlier, though not quite in the Jurassic era, in 1947.
Nissan Readies Its Electric Vehicle Platform
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today previewed its electric vehicle (EV) platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcased a sophisticated EV-IT system developed to support electric driving 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Nissan's Plan for Zero-Emissions Vehicles Advances with U.S. Department of Energy Loan
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today said it has been conditionally approved by the U.S. Department of Energy for a $1.6 billion loan to modify its Smyrna, Tenn., manufacturing plant to produce zero-emissions vehicles and state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery packs to power them.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership in Raleigh
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is forming a partnership with Progress Energy of Raleigh, N.C., and the Raleigh-based nonprofit agency Advanced Energy, to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership with City of Seattle
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and the City of Seattle are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
Nissan Celebrates Earth Day with EV Prototype; Announces Partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the nation's largest energy-research center, is partnering with Nissan in Tennessee to promote the development of zero-emission…
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership in the Phoenix Metro Area
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), which represents the Phoenix metropolitan region, are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission…
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership in San Diego
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), the utility company operating in the San Diego, Calif., region, are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership in the Tucson Metro Area
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and Pima Association of Governments (PAG), which represents the Tucson region, are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting…
Nissan Starts Vehicle Testing of New Fuel-Cell Technology
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it has started testing a vehicle with a next-generation fuel-cell stack. Announced in August, the new fuel cell unit is 25% smaller than the previous model and provides 1.4 times the power output, 130kw against 90kw before.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Enters Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership in Sonoma County
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and Pima Association of Governments (PAG), which represents the Tucson region, are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting…
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and the State of Oregon Form Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and the state of Oregon are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
Based upon EPA U.S. LA4 city cycle conducted in laboratory tests.
See http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/fe_test_schedules.shtml.
Battery capacity decreases with time and use. Actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature, and battery age.
All information and illustrations on this website are based upon currently available information and is subject to change as final design for the LEAF has not yet been released.