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Nissan displays 3 light commercial truck models using Nissan LEAF systems and components

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Nissan Motor Co., The e-NT400 Atlas Concept is an EV concept vehicle based on the Atlas F24 and equipped with Nissan LEAF components. In addition, getting rid of refrigerant piping in the chassis has allowed for reducing the risk of refrigerant gas leaks. e-NT400 Atlas Concept. Atlas F24 Power Supply Truck.

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Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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Nissan launched its Pathfinder range in the Russian market at the Moscow Motor Show. Nissan’s all-new fourth-generation Pathfinder—which will be built in Russia—will be available with a standard 3.5L liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. Nissan has earned a 6.5%

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Nissan and 4R Energy partner with Green Charge Networks for commercial energy storage featuring second-life EV batteries

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Nissan Motor Company and Green Charge Networks, a provider of commercial energy storage, are partnering to deploy second-life Li-ion vehicle batteries for stationary commercial energy storage in the US and international markets. General availability is targeted for Q4 2015. formed in 2010. Earlier post.).

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Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

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Nissan introduced the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The new hybrid—which uses Nissan’s new FF hybrid system ( earlier post )—will be available in three fully equipped trim levels when it joins the lineup in late summer 2013. 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid. Click to enlarge. liter V6 models.

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. The natural gas Civic had held first place for 8 years running. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Nissan LEAF. Make and Model.

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2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

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Nissan Leaf. The Fit EV is a part of Honda’s portfolio approach, which includes the development of battery-electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and gasoline-electric powered vehicles, to improve fuel-efficiency and reduce CO 2 emissions. The FIT EV’s fuel consumption rating is 29 kWh per 100 miles; EPA-rated annual fuel cost is $500.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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Maybe not as fast as the gas price, but they’re rising, nonetheless. An EV doesn’t use only one Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery, though. Li-ion batteries have been around since 1991, but only in 2008 were applied to cars. Now, Nissan and Tesla offer an eight-year and 100,000-mile warranty.