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Nissan Leaf Gets 18% Price Reduction for 2013
Last week, Nissan issued a press release announcing the improvements it had in store for its 2013 Leaf EV. Among those improvements were an additional, less expensive trim level, an extended range, and a better charging time. Though the Japanese company did not include pricing details simultaneously, many inferred that a price reduction would be [...]
Nissan’s Hybrid Plans Revealed
Nissan gave an update on a slew of eco-targets Wednesday, highlighting cuts in CO2 emissions and a plan to add 15 hybrid models by 2016. Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga provided details on the company’s environmental commitments under the Nissan Green Program 2016 at a press briefing in Yokohama. “Thanks to environmentally friendly technology and [...]
FUTUREWATCH: Nissan’s Steer-by-Wire Car
Using software-controlled electrical wires to control the tires, Nissan’s prototype steer-by-wire car could be in main dealer showrooms as early as next year. The system effectively removes the need for mechanically linked steering as it sends an electronic signal to a computer module that then directs the movement of the wheels in response. The system [...]
NYC Taxis, Nissan Team Up on Fuel Efficiency
New York City. With a population of more than 18 million people and a bustling hub of commercial activity, the Big Apple is a city unmatched by any other. And with great power must come some sense of social responsibility, especially when handling one of New York City’s greatest assets: Its signature yellow cab system. [...]
Walmart Installs 14K Solar Panels at AZ Distribution Facility
Companies like Google, Apple and Facebook often capture headlines with their clean energy initiatives, but over the last year, Walmart has become an installed solar capacity leader. The company completed its 100th solar installation in the U.S. with dozens more planned in the near future. Now Walmart is taking it one step further at its [...]
Top 10 Fuel Efficient Cars for the Money
Given the state of the economy, affordability is the current buzzword you’ve probably been hearing lately, especially when it comes to purchasing a new vehicle. You’ve probably even wondered if it makes better sense to buy a used car instead of going for a brand new one. Fortunately, not only are there plenty of affordable [...]
In Focus: Top Electric Car Manufacturers
As consumer demand grows for more environmentally friendly vehicles, car manufacturers around the world are competing to be the biggest producer of electric vehicles. Nearly all of the well known manufacturers offer at least one electric or hybrid vehicle. Nissan has reached a major milestone that puts it far beyond the rest of the pack. [...]
The Fully Electric Nissan e-NV200 Van
Going electric is the future. Many automobile manufacturers are inventing electric versions of cars to suit the urban needs. An all-electric van by Nissan Motors is being launched globally early next year. The global production e-NV200, an all-electric van, will begin in the Spanish city of Barcelona. This is expected to employ 700 people approximately. [...]
4 Impressive Electric Cars
We are officially in the midst of an automobile revolution in 2012. The classic technology behind many of the world’s most popular cars is quickly being replaced by tech that is more environmentally-friendly, gas-friendly and wallet-friendly. Electric cars are quickly becoming the norm across the globe, and, well, you don’t want to be left behind, [...]
Top 10 Ways Nissan Keeps it Green
Nissan Motors Ltd., commonly known as just Nissan, is a multinational automobile manufacturer located in Japan. Like all other global automobile manufacturers, Nissan Motors has quickly realized the importance of environmental stewardship and environmental sustainability. Knowing that automobiles are the primary cause for much of the carbon dioxide emissions, Nissan Motors is now taking necessary [...]
The Nissan Hybrid Solar Cargo Ship
Nissan has married solar-power to auto shipping. It recently began using the “Nichiomaru”, a cargo ship outfitted with more than 200 solar panels and a hybrid diesel engine, to transport autos up and down the coast of Japan. Nissan claims the Nichiomaru will use 1,400 fewer tons of fuel and produce 4,200 few tons of [...]
Nissan Leaf Goes Wireless
Hassles will be reduced in the new green cars from Nissan. Now there would be no need to use the plug-in cables and equipment to power up your vehicle. To power up its green cars, Nissan is coming up with the all-new Nissan Leaf, which will use the amazing wireless charging technology to charge cars. [...]