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Known in the US as the LEAF S, Nissan’s entry-level LEAF forgoes several niceties in order to keep its price to the bare minimum. 2013 Nissan LEAF Over in Europe, the base LEAF goes by the name of LEAF Visia. It too omits several items to get down to a low sticker price, but are the omissions too much to deal with? Auto Express basically says “yes More [...] Leading Japanese car maker Nissan has been named one of the world’s greenest brands for 2013 in Interbrand’s third annual Best Global Green Brands report. Noted for its leadership in zero emissions mobility with the Nissan LEAF 100 per cent electric vehicle, Nissan was ranked fifth place overall out of 50 brands that were selected, said a statement from the auto major. Nissan More Leading Japanese car maker Nissan has been named one of the world’s greenest brands for 2013 in Interbrand’s third annual Best Global Green Brands report. Noted for its leadership in zero emissions mobility with the Nissan LEAF 100 per cent electric vehicle, Nissan was ranked fifth place overall out of 50 brands that were selected, said a statement from the auto major. Nissan More [...] Electric vehicles are still considered a risky strategy in the business world, with relatively low sales numbers not enough to convince skeptics of their business case. Nissan has had plenty of recognition for its commitment to the Leaf though, including a high ranking in the latest Interbrand ‘Best Global Green Brands’ report. The company finished fifth, its first top te More Electric vehicles are still considered a risky strategy in the business world, with relatively low sales numbers not enough to convince skeptics of their business case. Nissan has had plenty of recognition for its commitment to the Leaf though, including a high ranking in the latest Interbrand ‘Best Global Green Brands’ report. The company finished fifth, its first top te More [...] Nissan has just increased the range of their LEAF by more than 600%, as you can now travel from Paris to the South of France on just a single charge. 500+ Miles Of Range…With A Little Help Of course, that More Nissan has just increased the range of their LEAF by more than 600%, as you can now travel from Paris to the South of France on just a single charge. 500+ Miles Of Range…With A Little Help Of course, that More [...] Green Road Passion Magazine this week puts the focus on the electric vehicle, reviewing the Tesla – a luxury EV reviewers say, got it right – and the Leaf from Nisan, a mainstream entry our reviewers say misses only on range. Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) June 15, 2013 In this week’s Green Road Passion, we focus on the full EV, the electric vehicle, reviewing both the luxury Mod More Green Road Passion Magazine this week puts the focus on the electric vehicle, reviewing the Tesla – a luxury EV reviewers say, got it right – and the Leaf from Nisan, a mainstream entry our reviewers say misses only on range. Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) June 15, 2013 In this week’s Green Road Passion, we focus on the full EV, the electric vehicle, reviewing both the luxury Mod More [...] I split up with my 2001 Subaru Forester. Perhaps I should say it split up with me. At the mature end of its life with 106,000 miles under its belt(s), its “weak” head gasket caused the heater core to crack. Without a major overhaul, I would soon end up with a lapful of hot glycol and no ride home. I’d been supporting its gas habit for years, spending over $10,000 at the pump. These re More I split up with my 2001 Subaru Forester. Perhaps I should say it split up with me. At the mature end of its life with 106,000 miles under its belt(s), its “weak” head gasket caused the heater core to crack. Without a major overhaul, I would soon end up with a lapful of hot glycol and no ride home. I’d been supporting its gas habit for years, spending over $10,000 at the pump. These re More [...] We drive the new entry-level Nissan Leaf Visia, which cuts the electric car’s starting price to £15,990 We drive the new entry-level Nissan Leaf Visia, which cuts the electric car’s starting price to £15,990 [...] MURFREESBORO — With resumes in hand, hundreds of people lined up outside the Tennessee Career Center Saturday for a chance at landing a job with Nissan. Antoinette Davis, 27, traveled all the way from Nashville to apply after recently being laid off by Vanderbilt University dining services. “I’m trying to look for something more stable, some stability for my family,” said Dav More MURFREESBORO — With resumes in hand, hundreds of people lined up outside the Tennessee Career Center Saturday for a chance at landing a job with Nissan. Antoinette Davis, 27, traveled all the way from Nashville to apply after recently being laid off by Vanderbilt University dining services. “I’m trying to look for something more stable, some stability for my family,” said Dav More [...] Whether an electric car works for you depends heavily on your driving needs. To help you weigh the complicated question, we’ve driven and ranked these three leading rivals in this increasing competitive micro-segment of the green car world. Electric cars currently account for less than 1 percent of all U.S. car sales. But California regulators have set a goal that zero-emissions vehicles wil More Whether an electric car works for you depends heavily on your driving needs. To help you weigh the complicated question, we’ve driven and ranked these three leading rivals in this increasing competitive micro-segment of the green car world. Electric cars currently account for less than 1 percent of all U.S. car sales. But California regulators have set a goal that zero-emissions vehicles wil More [...] AS I plugged in my Nissan Leaf for recharging, my worried husband asked: “You’re not going to blow up the house, are you?” And the answer, of course, was no. But you can see how, faced with a new concept, people will worry that it fuses the lights, blows the socket or sends the bills sky high. I plugged an extension cable into the hall socket, led it outside, and plugged one en More AS I plugged in my Nissan Leaf for recharging, my worried husband asked: “You’re not going to blow up the house, are you?” And the answer, of course, was no. But you can see how, faced with a new concept, people will worry that it fuses the lights, blows the socket or sends the bills sky high. I plugged an extension cable into the hall socket, led it outside, and plugged one en More [...] Advanced charging infrastructure in Portland, Ore. allows electric vehicle drivers to go further, faster Advanced charging infrastructure in Portland, Ore. allows electric vehicle drivers to go further, faster [...] Taxis are perhaps the last word in real world automotive testing as their owner and drivers demand reliability, economy and longevity in equal measure. So it’s always interesting to see how a newcomer fares when it muscles into this tough but potentially lucrative market. And according to Nissan, cities across Europe are going through a quiet revolution as taxi companies start to shift fr More Taxis are perhaps the last word in real world automotive testing as their owner and drivers demand reliability, economy and longevity in equal measure. So it’s always interesting to see how a newcomer fares when it muscles into this tough but potentially lucrative market. And according to Nissan, cities across Europe are going through a quiet revolution as taxi companies start to shift fr More [...] ESKOM HOLDINGS, MEGAWATT PARK, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (Wednesday 29, 28 May 2013) Nissan yesterday announced a unique three-year research project with electricity utility Eskom that will include testing the Nissan LEAF, Nissan’s flagship electric vehicle. The project is ahead of Nissan SA’s plans to formally launch the Nissan LEAF, becoming South Africa’s first commercial availab More ESKOM HOLDINGS, MEGAWATT PARK, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (Wednesday 29, 28 May 2013) Nissan yesterday announced a unique three-year research project with electricity utility Eskom that will include testing the Nissan LEAF, Nissan’s flagship electric vehicle. The project is ahead of Nissan SA’s plans to formally launch the Nissan LEAF, becoming South Africa’s first commercial availab More [...] With 25,000 sold in the United States and 62,000 sold globally as of April 2013, it is the world’s best-selling EV. It is also made in the USA, at Nissan’s state-of-the-art factory near Nashville, Tennessee, along with Nissan’s battery manufacturing plant nearby. The Leaf had its best sales month ever in March 2013, and a 423.5 percent year-over-year sales increase in April. &# More With 25,000 sold in the United States and 62,000 sold globally as of April 2013, it is the world’s best-selling EV. It is also made in the USA, at Nissan’s state-of-the-art factory near Nashville, Tennessee, along with Nissan’s battery manufacturing plant nearby. The Leaf had its best sales month ever in March 2013, and a 423.5 percent year-over-year sales increase in April. &# More [...] Financial freedom may spell more models for Tesla, Henrik Fisker wants to buy back his company and the C7 Corvette’s specs have reportedly leaked online The First Shift: Chrysler fires back at Tesla’s ‘umistakably incorrect’ replayment claim Financial freedom may spell more models for Tesla, Henrik Fisker wants to buy back his company and the C7 Corvette’s specs have reportedly leaked online The First Shift: Chrysler fires back at Tesla’s ‘umistakably incorrect’ replayment claim [...] First there was the rent-a-racer. Now there’s the rent-an-EV. Hertz, the world’s largest auto rental outfit, is adding the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle to its rental fleets in Europe and the United States next year. The announcement follows Nissan’s saying it will begin taking reservations for the car in April and begin putting them in driveways in December. “The partnership More First there was the rent-a-racer. Now there’s the rent-an-EV. Hertz, the world’s largest auto rental outfit, is adding the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle to its rental fleets in Europe and the United States next year. The announcement follows Nissan’s saying it will begin taking reservations for the car in April and begin putting them in driveways in December. “The partnership More [...] News, Nissan / Nissan LEAF Expands as a Taxi The Nissan Leaf, which is the best-selling EV in the world, is quickly becoming the favorite of all More News, Nissan / Nissan LEAF Expands as a Taxi The Nissan Leaf, which is the best-selling EV in the world, is quickly becoming the favorite of all More [...] LAWRENCE, Kan., May 24, 2013 — /PRNewswire-iReach/ — For buyers in Lawrence, KS the 2013 Nissan Leaf at Briggs Nissan is now the least expensive electric vehicle available with seating for five. This year the Nissan introduced a new base model to the 2013 Nissan Leaf in Lawrence and it comes with a price drop of $6,400 from the cheapest 2012 Nissan Leaf model. The new Nissan Leaf S More LAWRENCE, Kan., May 24, 2013 — /PRNewswire-iReach/ — For buyers in Lawrence, KS the 2013 Nissan Leaf at Briggs Nissan is now the least expensive electric vehicle available with seating for five. This year the Nissan introduced a new base model to the 2013 Nissan Leaf in Lawrence and it comes with a price drop of $6,400 from the cheapest 2012 Nissan Leaf model. The new Nissan Leaf S More [...] For those eagerly awaiting an electric car that won’t break the bank, Chevrolet (NYSE:GM) has answer: the electrified version of its Spark compact car, after the deduction of the $7,500 federal tax credit, will come in below $20,000. With a retail price of $27,495 without the tax credits or other perks, the Spark is among the cheapest EVs hitting the market. For those eagerly awaiting an electric car that won’t break the bank, Chevrolet (NYSE:GM) has answer: the electrified version of its Spark compact car, after the deduction of the $7,500 federal tax credit, will come in below $20,000. With a retail price of $27,495 without the tax credits or other perks, the Spark is among the cheapest EVs hitting the market. [...] A shift in production from Japan to the United States has resulted in improved mileage for the 2013 Nissan Leaf. The Environmental Protection Agency has given the U.S-built 2013 Nissan Leaf a combined rating of 115 MPGe. Last year’s model, which was built in Japan, was rated at 99 MPGe. Although essentially the same model, Nissan was able to institute incremental changes in the More A shift in production from Japan to the United States has resulted in improved mileage for the 2013 Nissan Leaf. The Environmental Protection Agency has given the U.S-built 2013 Nissan Leaf a combined rating of 115 MPGe. Last year’s model, which was built in Japan, was rated at 99 MPGe. Although essentially the same model, Nissan was able to institute incremental changes in the More [...] Last month, in addition to driving a 2013 Nissan Leaf through the Tennessee countryside, we visited Nissan’s newly opened lithium-ion cell fabrication plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. That facility sits near Nissan’s main Smyrna vehicle assembly plant, which now makes 2013 Nissan Leaf electric cars as well as the Altimas, Maximas, and other sedans that come off its line. The c More Last month, in addition to driving a 2013 Nissan Leaf through the Tennessee countryside, we visited Nissan’s newly opened lithium-ion cell fabrication plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. That facility sits near Nissan’s main Smyrna vehicle assembly plant, which now makes 2013 Nissan Leaf electric cars as well as the Altimas, Maximas, and other sedans that come off its line. The c More [...] What’s the top selling electric car of all time? The Nissan Leaf has sold more than 50,000 cars globally, making it the fastest- and best-selling electric vehicle ever produced. Nissan continues to upgrade the vehicle, seeking to add more mileage to its battery and reduce charging time. The Nissan Leaf has a starting price of $21,300 after federal tax savings. What’s the top selling electric car of all time? The Nissan Leaf has sold more than 50,000 cars globally, making it the fastest- and best-selling electric vehicle ever produced. Nissan continues to upgrade the vehicle, seeking to add more mileage to its battery and reduce charging time. The Nissan Leaf has a starting price of $21,300 after federal tax savings. [...] Fresh off its best sales month every in March and a huge 423.5 percent year-over-year sales increase in April, the Nissan Leaf has passed the 25,000 sales threshold in the US. A combination of factors, including a $6,000 price chop in January, have helped the Leaf become the world’s best selling electric vehicle. The January price reduction on the Nissan Leaf brought it down to a very aff More Fresh off its best sales month every in March and a huge 423.5 percent year-over-year sales increase in April, the Nissan Leaf has passed the 25,000 sales threshold in the US. A combination of factors, including a $6,000 price chop in January, have helped the Leaf become the world’s best selling electric vehicle. The January price reduction on the Nissan Leaf brought it down to a very aff More [...] Donation of electric car will help group respond to disasters in city Donation of electric car will help group respond to disasters in city [...] Since the Northwest’s first Nissan Leaf was sold in late 2010, sales of the fully electric care have surged, then waned, and are now surging again. | credit: Tom Banse / Northwest News Network | rollover image for more Since the Northwest’s first Nissan Leaf was sold in late 2010, sales of the fully electric care have surged, then waned, and are now surging again. | credit: Tom Banse / Northwest News Network | rollover image for more [...] When it comes to electric vehicles, it’s all a numbers game. How much range does it have, how many hours does it take to charge, and “it costs how much again?!” Nevertheless, while those numbers are important, Nissan is proudly screaming from the rafters some numbers of its own. The Japanese automaker recently announced the Leaf EV has surpassed the 25,000 sales mark in the U.S. < MoreWhen it comes to electric vehicles, it’s all a numbers game. How much range does it have, how many hours does it take to charge, and “it costs how much again?!” Nevertheless, while those numbers are important, Nissan is proudly screaming from the rafters some numbers of its own. The Japanese automaker recently announced the Leaf EV has surpassed the 25,000 sales mark in the U.S. < More[...] It often takes awhile to get gas-mileage ratings onto the EPA’s official website, and it’s no different with electric-car efficiency numbers. Now we have the final ratings for the 2013 Nissan Leaf compact hatchback: It’s rated at 115 MPGe, up from the 99 MPGe for 2011 and 2012 models. MPGe stands for Miles-Per-Gallon-equivalent, and it’s a measure of the dista More It often takes awhile to get gas-mileage ratings onto the EPA’s official website, and it’s no different with electric-car efficiency numbers. Now we have the final ratings for the 2013 Nissan Leaf compact hatchback: It’s rated at 115 MPGe, up from the 99 MPGe for 2011 and 2012 models. MPGe stands for Miles-Per-Gallon-equivalent, and it’s a measure of the dista More [...] The Nissan Leaf reached an important milestone this week: the hatchback EV hit 25,000 sales in the U.S. market. The Nissan Leaf was first announced in 2009, but didn’t go on sale in the United States until December 2010. The electric vehicle–one of the first in a line of modern electric vehicles–claims a range of about 100 miles (or 73, according to the EPA’s testing methods) thanks More The Nissan Leaf reached an important milestone this week: the hatchback EV hit 25,000 sales in the U.S. market. The Nissan Leaf was first announced in 2009, but didn’t go on sale in the United States until December 2010. The electric vehicle–one of the first in a line of modern electric vehicles–claims a range of about 100 miles (or 73, according to the EPA’s testing methods) thanks More [...]
When you’re in the lead, everyone can see the target on your back. When you’re in front and talking about how much faster you could go, then it can seem like you’re setting up your own stumbling blocks. That’s one way to look More
When you’re in the lead, everyone can see the target on your back. When you’re in front and talking about how much faster you could go, then it can seem like you’re setting up your own stumbling blocks. That’s one way to look More [...] |
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