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Nissan Germany offering €2,000 scrappage bonus for Euro 1-4 diesels with EV buy

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Nissan Germany is offering a €2,000 (US$2,360) scrappage bonus for Euro 1-4 diesel vehicles to buyers of a Nissan LEAF or Nissan e-NV200 electric vehicle. The LEAF has sold more than 277,000 units worldwide.

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Nissan electric ambulance curbs the tailpipe emissions

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In a lung-related pandemic, maybe we should be thinking a little more about how many of our existing emergency vehicles—ambulances specifically—have tailpipes and big diesel engines. Working with the Tokyo Fire Department, Nissan converted an ambulance to electric power.

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Tesla Model S, batteries and Semi, diesel truck sales, GM and Nissan goals: Today’s Car News

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Diesel truck sales are surging, even as electric pickups are on the verge of arriving. And GM and Nissan commit to climate and EV targets. The Tesla Model S gets its most extensive set of changes in nearly a decade. Tesla updates on its proprietary cells, and how it will enable the Semi’s arrival.

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New 2.0L diesel for Nissan X-Trail SUV in Europe

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In Europe, Nissan has introduced a new larger-capacity diesel engine for its flagship X-Trail crossover. liter 130PS diesel—with 380 N·m (280 lb-ft) of torque providing excellent pulling power throughout the rev range. liter diesel the X-Trail’s market coverage increases by 41%.

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Nissan introduces new 1.5L diesel in Juke in Europe; 56 mpg US

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Nissan Juke n-tec. Nissan is introducing a new 1.5-liter liter dCi diesel engine in the Juke in Europe. The 108 hp (81 kW) diesel boosts maximum torque from 240 N·m to 260 N·m (192 lb-ft) at 1,750rpm, with 80% of this figure available from just 1,500 rpm to improve driveability. Click to enlarge.

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S. Korea bans sales of Nissan Qashqai diesel over emissions; imposes fine, files complaint

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Charging that Nissan faked emissions results on the diesel Qashqai, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has ordered Nissan Korea Co., Charging that Nissan faked emissions results on the diesel Qashqai, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has ordered Nissan Korea Co., Earlier post.).

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Nissan to offer new Cummins V8 turbo diesel in next-gen Titan pickup

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Nissan will offer a newly-developed Cummins V8 turbo diesel in its next-generation full-size Titan pickup. V8 Turbo Diesel engine has been optimized for the next-generation Titan as a result of the partnership between Cummins and Nissan. V8 Turbo Diesel will be built at the Columbus Engine Plant, in Columbus, Ind.,

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