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Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Strategic Cooperation; Equity Exchanges, Common Small Vehicle Platform, Powertrains and Light Commercial Vehicles

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG today announced a broad strategic cooperation that also involves equity exchanges that result in giving the Renault-Nissan Alliance a 3.1% stake in Nissan. Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The result of the equity exchanges. Click to enlarge.

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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The Nissan LEAF. In conjunction with the opening of its new, environmentally-focused global headquarters building in Yokohama, Japan, Nissan Motor Co., unveiled the Nissan LEAF production electric vehicle. Nissan LEAF is slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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Irish Government, ESB and Renault-Nissan Alliance Partner on EVs in Ireland; Incentives, Charge Points and Cars

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The Irish Government; the ESB, Ireland’s largest electricity utility; and the Renault-Nissan Alliance announced a comprehensive partnership to position Ireland as a European leader in electric transport. Today’s Agreement with Nissan-Renault will see 2,000 cars on Irish roads by 2011. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Nissan sketches electric commercial vehicle; envisions electric ambulance

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Nissan has released an official sketch of an electric urban delivery vehicle that looks closer to viable than many EV concepts that have appeared at auto shows over the last few months. It is a somewhat stylized take on the NV200 light commercial gasoline van Nissan sells in Japan and Europe. Yet another benefit of EVs.

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Renault-Nissan and A2A Finalize Agreement for Electric Mobility in Lombardy: “E-Moving” Project

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance and multi-utility A2A have finalized their agreement on the joint development of electric mobility in Lombardy, following the memorandum of understanding signed in 2009. The objective is to test the components of the electric mobility model designed in partnership by Renault and A2A. Tags: Brief.

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Nissan and Sumitomo to Launch Second-Life Venture for EV Battery Packs; 4R Business Model

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Nissan Motor Co., The 4R business model defined by the two companies is designed to capitalize on the supply of reusable lithium-ion batteries as electric cars achieve more widespread marketplace acceptance. In Europe, Nissan will proceed to explore the 4R business model with its Alliance partner, Renault.

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DOE offers Vehicle Production Group nearly $50M conditional loan commitment for development of CNG-fueled wheelchair-accessible car

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According to VPG, a new American car company based in Miami, Florida, the MV-1 is the only purpose-built vehicle that was designed from the ground up for wheelchair accessibility. The company also states that MV-1 is the only light-duty vehicle to date that meets or exceeds the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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