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New Nissan Qashqai in Europe to offer 12V MHEV and upgraded e-POWER powertrains

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Supporting Nissan’s goal of achieving 50% electrified sales in Europe by 2024, the new Nissan Qashqai will not only be available with a 1.3 DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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Toyota Urban SUV Concept And never mind the Nissan Leaf, apparently—or the Chevy Bolt EV. Two automakers this past week, both known for affordable gasoline cars, dashed hopes of seeing more affordable EVs anytime soon. Toyota also dismisses the viability of an affordable EV —in this case, specific to the European market.

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Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse

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We rounded up all the affordable EVs that are arriving in 2024 and 2025 , and if automakers hold to their word—or at least their hints—it’s going to get better for those who don’t have a luxury budget. 2024 Nissan Sakura EV – Tokyo In scaling up EV sales, is smaller still better?

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Nissan Enters into EV Partnership with City of Houston

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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. Washington D.C., and with Houston-based Reliant Energy. Washington D.C.,

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

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Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf. (AP Nissan began accepting reservations for its eagerly anticipated Nissan Leaf today. Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday. Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday.

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Buyer’s Guide: Why EVs Are Great For Students

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The affordable choices in used EVs and PHEVs continues to grow. With a 25-mile all-electric range, this EV is ideal for driving around campus (and has a gasoline engine for extended drives). The Chevy Bolt EV is affordable, and has a 250-mile range even when used. Nissan Leaf EV. Why EVs Are Great For Students.

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California providing incentives up to $12K to help low-income families afford the cleanest cars

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Consumers can choose to replace their vehicle with a more fuel efficient conventional gasoline-powered car, a conventional hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or an electric car. Nissan Leaf) receives $9,500. Eligible consumers will receive between $2,500 and $12,000, depending on their income and the type of replacement vehicle they choose.