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JANUARY 12, 2010

Nissan North America (NNA) selected AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF later this year. Nissan announced this supply agreement at the North American International Auto Show. The AV Nissan EV station.

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MAY 13, 2010

To date, 130,000 consumers in the US have registered their interest in buying a Nissan LEAF. With sales starting this December, 13,000 pre-orders have been submitted in just over one month in the US and Japan, largely driven by individual customer demand. Tags: Brief. Carlos Ghosn.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Nissan announced that it has already logged 6,000 reservations in Japan for the LEAF EV—thereby achieving its target for all of 2010 in two months. The LEAF goes on sale in Japan in December 2010. According to Nissan, the age breakdown of those reserving the LEAF is: 20s. Tags: Brief. Bookings started on 1 April.

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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. Tags: Brief. and NEC Corporation.

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MAY 21, 2010

Nissan Motor Co. is commencing sales of Nissan-developed quick chargers through its regional parts sales affiliates in Japan in preparation for the December release of its Nissan LEAF. Nissan Quick Charger. In addition to the standard model, Nissan offers variants for hot and cold climates.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., is launching the new Nissan Fuga Hybrid luxury sedan in Japan; the vehicle goes on sale 2 November at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The new Fuga Hybrid adopts Nissan’s original Intelligent Dual Clutch Control one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system ( earlier post ). mpg US, 5.3

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed by both parties, Nissan and Endesa have agreed to advance the technical progress and deployment of Direct Current (DC) quick charging technology throughout Spain. Tags: Brief. Endesa is a regular member of CHAdeMo.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Nissan North America, Inc. Nissan, which began development of fuel cell vehicle technology in 1996, has previously used FCVs in demonstration fleets in Japan and in California through the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP), but this is Nissan’s first commercial FCV lease in North America. The Coca-Cola FCV. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 14, 2010

The Nikkei reports that Nissan Motor Co. For all automakers, sales in Europe fell for the first time in 11 months in April, according to industry figures. For all automakers, sales in Europe fell for the first time in 11 months in April, according to industry figures. But Nissan’s sales in Europe surged 41.8%

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

Reported hybrid sales by month. In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. With 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold in September, according to Autodata, sales were down 22.7% Click to enlarge.

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JULY 30, 2010

Nissan International SA will begin taking orders today for the Nissan LEAF EV in Portugal and the Republic of Ireland. Pre-orders in the UK, Nissan’s additional lead market in Europe, will begin 1 September. Nissan LEAF deliveries begin in Portugal in January, Ireland in February and the UK in March.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

Two years after signing a collaboration contract with a view to preparing the electric mobility of the future, EDF and the Renault-Nissan Alliance are confirming and extending their activities with new agreements covering. For businesses and public authorities looking to use electric vehicles, their Renault or Nissan sales advisor will.

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JULY 10, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., The new diesel model as well as the new revised X-TRAIL both go on sale 16 July in Japan. Following a full model change in August 2007, X-TRAIL has held the top position in the annual SUV sales in Japan for three consecutive years. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Plug-in electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, have the potential to make up 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030 (1.6 million and 4 million vehicle sales respectively), according to research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Last week, J.D. million units in 2020, or some 7.3%

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

Nissan Motor Co.’s The Renault-Nissan Alliance, which will start marketing electric cars in the U.S. The Renault-Nissan Alliance, which will start marketing electric cars in the U.S. Renault-Nissan plans to offer an electric car for sale in China in 2011, Nissan said in a statement. Nissan Motor Co.’s

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APRIL 19, 2010

Nissan North America, Inc. NNA) will begin taking reservations for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle on 20 April 20. The $99, full-refundable reservation process is a first step in securing a place on the list to purchase or lease a Nissan LEAF. Early interest in the Nissan LEAF has been highly encouraging.”.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nissan Motor Co., for collaboration on a new vehicle for sale in the United States. The new vehicle is expected to be available for retail sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. In September, smart USA posted sales of 422 units, down 48.2% stake in Nissan.

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AUGUST 1, 2009

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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APRIL 22, 2010

Pre-orders of Nissan LEAF in Japan reached 3,754 units in the three weeks after launching the pre-order process on 1 April. This exceeds half of its sales target for FY2010, which is 6,000 units. Individual account for 64% of the pre-orders, Nissan said, while fleet orders represent 36%. Tags: Brief.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Reported US sales of hybrids. Reported US sales of hybrids rose 21% year-on-year by volume in November 2009 to 20,003 units. Overall light-duty vehicle sales were essentially flat for the month, according to figures from Autodata, with 746,928 units sold in November 2009, compared to 746,789 units in November 2008. of LS sales.

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JULY 17, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Nissan Motor Co. Nissan is likely to develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids, with an electric motor to provide additional power to a constantly working engine. With about 33,500 sold domestically in the January-June half year, it was Nissan’s most popular offering.

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MAY 4, 2009

Monthly US sales of hybrids. Reported sales of hybrids in the US reported by Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan dropped 45.5% year-on-year in April to 21,735, despite full month sales for the new Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion and Milan hybrids. Total LDV sales in the US were down 34.4%. of Camry sales.

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

The Renault-Nissan Alliance will accompany E.Leclerc in equipping its parking lots with charging stations for electric vehicles. Renault estimates that electric vehicles will represent around 10% of automobile sales in France by 2020. E.Leclerc reported sales revenues of €32.7 Tags: Brief. billion in 2009.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Reported US sales of hybrids. Reported US sales of hybrids in October 2009 rose 11.4% share of reported new vehicle sales for the month. Reported hybrid sales include those from Toyota, Ford, Honda, GM and Nissan; Mercedes-Benz is not breaking out sales of its new S400 Hybrid. of its sales in October.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

Teaser sketch of new Nissan compact. Nissan will reveal its new V-Platform technology and an all-new global compact car employing that technology at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. Nissan video newsletter featuring engineering and product executives on the new compact car. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 9, 2010

Enel, Endesa and the Renault-Nissan Alliance signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing electric mobility across several geographical areas in Italy, Spain and Latin America. In late 2010, Nissan will launch LEAF, an all-electric vehicle for the global mass market. Tags: Brief. the compact hatchback Zoe Z.E.,

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APRIL 12, 2010

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.). Fluence Z.E.,

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APRIL 7, 2010

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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OCTOBER 14, 2010

The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality and the Renault-Nissan Alliance signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a partnership to promote and implement electric vehicles in Ankara, Turkey, following the example of several other capital cities. Tags: Brief. one of its new electric vehicles, at the Bursa plant.

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MARCH 3, 2010

Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co. The new Micra was developed and built on Nissan’s all new V-platform, and was designed and tested in Japan to be built in at least four overseas locations. In addition to the new normally aspirated engine, Nissan will also offer a supercharged 1.2-liter The new Micra.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., Planning, development and sales of new travel packages which focuses on Zero-emission and EV. With this partnership with Nissan which our business partner, DIO Japan, introduced us, we want to demonstrate that hotels in Japan, greatly contribute to a low-carbon society. Tags: Brief.

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MAY 1, 2009

Reported US sales of light-duty vehicles in April dropped 34.4% Sales of passenger cars dropped 34.2% to 432,939 units, while sales of light trucks dropped 34.5% Combined reported US hybrid sales (from Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan) in April totalled 21,735 units, a 45.5% Sales of cars were down 28.8%

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JULY 17, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., 3-cylinder engine mounted on the new Nissan March. Earlier this week, Nissan announced the Japan sales launch of the all-new Nissan March. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency. liter direct-injection supercharged engine. Click to enlarge. unveiled a newly developed 1.2-liter The new March.

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JULY 22, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., The new CVT is scheduled to appear in compact Nissan vehicles worldwide in the near future. Nissan believes the CVT has very good potential as a leading technology for raising the fuel efficiency of internal-combustion engine systems. Tags: Transmissions. Next-generation CVT. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf. (AP Nissan began accepting reservations for its eagerly anticipated Nissan Leaf today. Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday. Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Market share of reported hybrid sales in the US. Buoyed by the extension of the US Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program, as well as the availability of more hybrid models on the market, reported sales of hybrids in the US jumped 48.6% Reported hybrid sales represented 3.07% of new vehicle sales in August. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Nissan is a first tier OEM building a pure EV in the U.S. - for sale to regular folks. Check out the article: Nissan to launch electric car in Tennessee. Here’s a snippet from the article: A top Nissan official in the U.S. Mr. Perry said the Nissan, running on a lithium ion battery pack, won’t be a test model.

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