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Nissan CEO outlines launch timetable for autonomous drive technologies

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In a speech to the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan, Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., Autonomous Drive technologies, which are being introduced progressively by Nissan, are designed to enhance road safety and driving conditions by automating everyday tasks for motorists. Earlier post.).

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Nissan backs DeltaWing experimental racer; competing at Le Mans with half the fuel

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Nissan DeltaWing. Nissan is becoming a founding partner in DeltaWing Le Mans project ( earlier post ) and will provide an advanced and efficient Nissan 1.6-liter, It features the same technology found in Nissan road cars, such as the range-topping Nissan Juke DIG-T. Click to enlarge. It’s a spectacular piece.

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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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The Gen3 race car will be officially unveiled to the public at the Yacht Club de Monaco on 28 April ahead of the Monaco E-Prix on 30 April. Nissan, Japan. The manufacturers currently confirmed for the Gen3 era of Formula E are: DS Automobiles, France. Jaguar, United Kingdom. Mahindra Racing, India. Maserati, Italy. Porsche, Germany.

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Nissan unveils ZEOD RC electric Le Mans Prototype; targeting 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours

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Nissan ZEOD RC. Nissan unveiled the ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car)—an electric Le Mans prototype racing car intended to reach speeds of more than 300 km/h (186 mph) at the Le Mans 24 Hours race in 2014, where it will makes its debut. Nissan ZEOD RC. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Nissan and Eaton broaden xStorage Home energy storage portfolio; 10-year xStorage Buildings deal with Amsterdam ArenA

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Nissan and power management leader Eaton are broadening their portfolio of xStorage Home residential energy storage solutions—which can use second-life EV batteries—by introducing a range of six product configurations, giving consumers greater choice to meet their energy needs. kW rising to €3,900 (US$4,151) for 6 kW.

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Nissan electric car club proves popular with near 3,000 members already

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Nissan’s new electric vehicle car sharing service is already proving popular in Japan, with more than 2,700 sign-ups in the first month alone. The country’s first fully electric car club, the new Choimobi Yokohama service will run for one year as a trial in the city of Yokohama. Using Nissan’s New [.]. Electric cars Nissan'

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Nissan LEAF at the heart of new UK electric car club

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The answer could be the new E-Car Club: a nationwide electric car club. Need to get from “A” to “B” but want to do so without pumping exhaust emissions into the atmosphere? Or perhaps you simply want to trial electric car technology before you consider buying one of the vehicles for yourself? Based in Wolverton, [.].