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JANUARY 20, 2014

Nissan LEAF global sales have reached the 100,000 mark; the 100,000 th unit is being bought by a customer in the United Kingdom. The Nissan LEAF, the first mass-produced battery-electric vehicle, remains the best-selling EV, with a 45% market share.

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MARCH 4, 2020

In addition to the European car market recording tepid growth in 2019, CO 2 emissions have continued to increase, despite new regulation designed to curtail this, according to JATO Dynamics. Last year, the volume-weighted average CO 2 emissions for European markets were at their highest recorded levels since 2014. g/km for Italy.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gasoline-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan, earlier post ) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery (series hybrid), which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors.

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AUGUST 13, 2018

Dongfeng Motor Company Limited (DFL), the joint venture between Nissan Motors and Dongfeng Motor Group, will accelerate the “Green 2022 Plan” rollout with a focus on green products, production and materials reuse. —Uchida Makoto, Nissan global senior vice president and DFL president.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

Nissan unveiled a 400 hp (298 kW) 1.5-liter, liter, three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine weighing only 40 kg (88 lbs) as the companion internal combustion engine for its electric ZEOD RC which will debut at Le Mans this year. Revving to 7,500rpm, the Nissan DIG-T R produces 380 N·m (280 lb-ft) of torque.

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MARCH 5, 2019

An analysis by JATO Dynamics has found that average new vehicle CO 2 emissions in European increased in 2018, with the total average increasing by 2.4 The analysis covered 23 markets in Europe and found a direct correlation between diesel car registrations and average CO2 emissions. The emissions averages for SUVs worsened by 1.4

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APRIL 20, 2018

Nissan announced that it plans to launch three new electric vehicles and five e-POWER models in Japan by the end of fiscal 2022 (31 March 2023). e-POWER technology features a small gasoline engine that charges a high-output battery, eliminating the need for an external charging source. Under the wider Nissan M.O.V.E.

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Japan Nissan Power Powered 199

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Carlos Ghosn and Dieter Zetsche said that the strategic partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG is maturing as it enters its seventh year in 2016. kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). kWh/100 km; CO 2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km) debuted at the Paris Motor Show.

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MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., engine while reducing emissions. With an electrically controlled pump, engine load is reduced, contributing to improved fuel economy. Earlier post.)

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy 262

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Nissan has begun development of its second electric commercial vehicle, the e-NT400. Nissan is in the final development phase of the e-NV200 compact van—its second mass production zero emission vehicle and its first electric commercial vehicle—scheduled for launch in 2014. 2011 e-NT400 Atlas Concept.

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JUNE 23, 2012

A fleet of zero-emission Nissan LEAFs will be driving around London on the 23 rd and 24 th June, offering free taxi rides. Nissan is also using the activity to gather consumer feedback on a potential taxi of the future. Using off-peak electricity, Nissan estimates it costs just 1.75

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Taxi London Nissan Gasoline-Electric 262

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

One avenue to combat this crisis is a rapid reduction in carbon emissions from our daily transportation, one of the leading contributors of CO 2 emissions. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices.

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JULY 1, 2015

Regionally specific lifecycle CO 2 emissions per mile traveled for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the US can vary widely based on grid emission factors (i.e., Under some conditions, the battery electric Nissan LEAF can produce higher emissions than a Toyota Prius hybrid.

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MARCH 29, 2018

At the New York International Auto Show, Nissan revealed the 2019 Altima. liter V6 engine is the world’s first production-ready variable compression turbo inline 4-cylinder ( earlier post )—which generates the performance of some V6 gasoline engines but with 4-cylinder level fuel economy. New standard 2.5-liter

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AUGUST 5, 2016

In Brazil, Nissan Motor revealed the first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. Research and development of the e-Bio Fuel-Cell was announced by Nissan in June in Yokohama. Nissan will conduct further field tests on public roads in Brazil using the prototype.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

Nissan led with California ZEV credit transfers out during the last report period. Between 1 October 2013 and 30 September 2014, Nissan transferred out 663.6 ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle, e.g. fuel cell or battery electric. NEV = Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. Click to enlarge. ZEV credit transfers in.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In Japan, Nissan Motor introduced its new series-hybrid drive system called e-POWER along with its application in the Note. This marks the first availability of e-POWER technology for consumers, marking a milestone in the electrification strategy under Nissan Intelligent Mobility. Fuel economy on the JC-08 cycle is 37.2 L/100km); 34.0

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APRIL 7, 2015

Nissan Motor Co., launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. liter MR20DD engine and Nissan’s one-motor-two-clutch hybrid system ( earlier post ), the new X-Trail Hybrid delivers performance eclipsing those of typical 2.5-liter

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler are collaborating on two new projects—an engine and a transmission— to accelerate development of fuel-efficient powertrains. The new engine project is a jointly developed 4-cylinder gasoline engine family co-led by Renault and Daimler. stake in Nissan). Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 17, 2018

INFINITI Motor Company will introduce new vehicles with electrified powertrains from 2021, said Nissan Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. Nissan’s e-POWER borrows from the EV technology in the Nissan LEAF.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., has started production at its Oppama facility for the all-new 100% electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF, which is slated to go on sale in December in Japan and the United States, and from early 2011, in select markets in Europe. and NEC Corporation.

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MARCH 26, 2015

For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.

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APRIL 3, 2012

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. A mobile charging station for passengers, including a 12-volt electrical outlet and two USB ports. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

The Nissan LEAF all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on 13 Nov. The Los Angeles showing will be the first time people in the United States will be able to see the five-passenger, five-door, gasoline-free car, which is embarking on a nationwide tour. Scheduled stops include: Southern California.

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JUNE 27, 2014

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG are significantly expanding their cooperation with joint development of premium compact vehicles and joint production in Mexico. The new plant will be built in the immediate vicinity of an already existing Nissan plant and will have an annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles when fully ramped up.

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JUNE 12, 2014

Nissan has introduced the new NP300 Navara pickup truck for global markets. The Nissan Frontier has been the comparable vehicle variant for the Americas.) Engine options have been developed for best in class fuel efficiency and emissions ratings. Models come equipped with improved versions of Nissan’s 2.5-liter

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FEBRUARY 6, 2010

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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APRIL 9, 2019

In a survey of 2,000 adults across the UK, Nissan’s research found that only 1 in 3 were aware of the Ultra Low Emission Zone ( ULEZ ) going live on 8 April—yet almost half of all respondents support the daily charge’s introduction. Euro 4 (NO x ) for gasoline cars, vans, minibuses and other specialist vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Nissan is launching a version of the Micra city car equipped with a new supercharged gasoline direct injection engine. The Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharger (DIG-S) engine produces 72 kW (97 hp) and 142 N·m (105 lb-ft), while CO 2 emissions are 95 g/km for the manual version and 115 g/km for the CVT version.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Nissan Motor Co., in cooperation with the Tochigi prefectural government, will carry out real world driving tests of the battery-electric commercial vehicle, e-NV200 ( earlier post ), in the prefecture’s rural areas from 3 September. The e-NV200 test vehicle to be used is based on Nissan's multi-purpose compact van, NV200.

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MARCH 7, 2012

Nissan unveiled the Hi-Cross Concept hybrid at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, heralding a possible new design direction for the company as well as a possible expansion of the current Juke-Qashqai-Murano portfolio. The hybrid drivetrain couples an electric motor powered by a Nissan-developed compact lithium-ion battery with a 2.0-liter

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JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 28, 2011

The average emissions for an electric vehicle in the UK are 75 gCO 2 /km, when CO 2 emissions at the power station are taken into account, according to an analysis by Gary Davis, Operations Director and chief greenhouse gas (GHG) analyst at Edinburgh-based carbon accounting firm Ecometrica. see figure below). Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Among the findings: Less than half of Americans (39%) consider related emissions when they travel. In contrast, worldwide 66% consider those travel-related emissions. In India and China, 89% and 85% of respective respondents reported thinking about emissions when traveling.

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JULY 6, 2015

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have found that the per-mile greenhouse gas emissions of an electric autonomous taxi in 2030 would be 63-82% lower than a projected 2030 hybrid vehicle driven as a privately owned car and 90% lower than a 2014 gasoline-powered private vehicle.

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