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Nissan and Bhutan partner on national EV strategy

Green Car Congress

Nissan has entered into an agreement with the Royal Government of Bhutan with the shared goal of achieving the nation’s transition to an electric vehicle fleet. The agreement follows talks between the Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn in Thimphu last year.

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Nissan To Work With Bhutan Toward 'Electric-Car Nation' Goal

Green Car Reports

The small Asian nation of Bhutan has a very big goal: It hopes to convert the country''s vehicles to almost all electric power. Today, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced an agreement between the nation and the carmaker to work together toward that goal.

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Bhutan Mulls Turning All Taxis Into Nissan Leaf Electric Cars

Green Car Reports

Soon, that may be the case in the small Asian nation of Bhutan, where Leafs could become more common (proportionally) than anywhere else in the world. Several cities are considering using Nissan Leaf electric cars as taxis, but no place has yet replaced every single taxi with the battery-electric hatchback.

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Ram EcoDiesel Demand, All-Electric Bhutan, Mitsubishi Mini Motor: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: Mitsubishi develops a smaller motor for electric cars, the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickup is in high demand, and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn journeys to the mountainous Asian nation of Bhutan to plan how the country can go all-electric-car. Nissan will work with Bhutan toward its goal.'

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Nissan LEAF to electrify Bhutan

Green Cars News

The tiny land-locked Kingdom of Bhutan in South Asia is the latest to go electric, as the country’s government announced that it is planning to replace government vehicles with battery-powered models. According to the Financial Times, the country’s prime minister, Tshering Tobgay has been in talks[.]. Electric cars Nissan'

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UNDP & SETEC POWER aid Bhutan’s green shift

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As a proud member of the SETEC POWER team, I am thrilled to share our recent contribution to Bhutan’s sustainable future. We are at the forefront of a significant initiative, providing the technology for eight new EV charging stations in Bhutan. SETEC POWER’s EV chargers comply with UL certification, OCPP 1.6,

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Nissan LEAF to help electrify Bhutan

Green Cars News

The remote and tiny land-locked country of Bhutan in South Asia is to turn to electric motoring with the help of Nissan. Renowned for topping the ‘Gross National Happiness’ index, the country is also a known for its abundant renewable energy generation thanks to its hydro-electricity resources. Electric cars Nissan'

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