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Nissan, New York City launch LEAF electric vehicle taxi pilot

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Nissan and New York City have launched a new electric vehicle taxi pilot with the Nissan LEAF. This pilot program, which puts six LEAF taxis into service beginning this spring, will help Nissan, the city, the taxi industry and the public understand how EVs can be integrated into future taxi fleets.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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Mayor Bloomberg announces the addition of 70 new electric vehicles. New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. Click to enlarge.

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New York City Taxi and Limo Commissions selects Nissan NV200 as Taxi of Tomorrow; fully-electric version possible starting in 2017

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Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has selected the Nissan NV200 as the exclusive taxi of New York City for a decade, beginning in late 2013. However, Nissan will be able to manufacture the NV200 to run on electric-only power starting in 2017.

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Nissan will begin sales of battery-electric e-NV200 commercial vehicle in Japan during FY2014

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Nissan Motor Co., will begin sales of the battery-electric e-NV200 commercial vehicle ( earlier post ) in Japan during fiscal year 2014, and will eventually expand sales worldwide. The e-NV200 is Nissan’s second all-electric model available globally, following the Nissan LEAF.

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Nissan Taxi Of Tomorrow debuting on eve of New York International Auto Show

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The 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi, New York’s Taxi of Tomorrow, will make its global debut tonight at a special event in SoHo with Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn and New York City Mayor Michael R. The new taxi is powered by a proven 2.0L Earlier post.).

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FedEx Express to test battery-electric Nissan e-NV200 in Yokohama area

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Nissan Motor Co., in cooperation with FedEx Express, will carry out real-world driving tests of the battery-electric commercial vehicle, e-NV200, in the Yokohama area beginning in mid-July. The e-NV200 test vehicle, which is equipped with a LEAF powertrain—is based on Nissan’s multi-purpose compact van NV200.

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Nissan to begin production of e-NV200 electric LCV in FY 2013 at Barcelona

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Nissan will begin production of its e-NV200 battery-electric compact van ( earlier post ) into production at its Barcelona plant in FY 2013, which will become the sole producer of the EV. The new model will be based on the existing NV200 currently produced at the plant. Trials will continue in coming months.

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