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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 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. Nissan plans to install 200V standard chargers at 2,200 Nissan dealers nationwide before December, 2010.

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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 11, 2010

Nissan Motor Co. will participate in the Hakone EV Town Project with Hakone Town and Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. Nissan will start the project by working together with travel agencies to encourage tourists who travel by public transport or private cars to Odawara and Hakone area to use rental EV for touring Hakone area.

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APRIL 26, 2010

GE and Nissan have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore new technologies that are needed to build a reliable, dynamic smart-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. GE and Nissan have outlined two key areas for potential collaborations. Nielsen is the research lead for GE on the MOU with Nissan.

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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. According to Nissan, the age breakdown of those reserving the LEAF is: 20s. Tags: Brief. Bookings started on 1 April. The LEAF goes on sale in Japan in December 2010.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., and Daikyo Incorporated, one of the largest condominium builders in Japan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly launch the Demonstration Project for EV Charging Infrastructure in Condominium Buildings. Tags: Brief.

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MARCH 25, 2010

The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance) and the People’s Government of Wuhan (China) signed a definitive agreement to develop electric mobility. Introducing electric vehicles (EVs) in the city is an important part of the process to make this happen. The Nissan LEAF will be the first vehicle to launch under this agreement.

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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. Endesa is a regular member of CHAdeMo.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., Promote EVs in the Business Sector. Promote mass adoption of EVs. —Toshiyuki Shiga, Nissan Chief Operating Officer. Nissan will introduce the LEAF electric car in Japan, the United States and Europe in 2010 followed by global mass marketing in 2012. Tags: Brief.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) will work closely with Nissan and ECOtality as a member of The Electric Vehicle (EV) Project in western Washington state. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 14, 2010

The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance) and the city of Wellington in New Zealand have formed a partnership to explore the development of a Zero Emission Vehicles program. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2010

The municipality of São Paulo, Brazil and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have entered a partnership to study how electric vehicles can preserve the environment in the city and also improve the life quality in the state capital. Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan Alliance. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

Nissan will warranty the battery pack in its LEAF EV for 8 years and 100,000 miles, according to Carlos Tavares, executive vice president and a member of the Board of Directors of Nissan Motor Co., Tags: Brief. in his talk at the opening plenary of Plug-in 2010 in San Jose, California. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 9, 2010

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and the government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) have formed a partnership to explore the development of an electric vehicles program. Tags: Brief. The ACT is the smallest self-governing territory in Australia, and includes the city of Canberra, Australia’s national capital./p>

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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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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The City of Amsterdam (the Netherlands) has signed a Definitive Agreement with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles. Among the specific targets agreed by both parties is a determination to register at least 1,000 EV sales by the end of 2011. Tags: Brief.

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AUGUST 6, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., The partnership will primarily focus on promoting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on the island and creating an environment where people can safely drive EVs and utilize renewable energy. Already, Kagoshima Prefecture has offered a purchase incentive for EVs. Tags: Brief.

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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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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., Nissan will launch Nissan LEAF, the company’s first mass-market electric car in December 2010 in Japan and the United States, followed by the global release in 2012. While the EV market is expanding, the new joint-venture company will work towards developing the second-life battery business.

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AUGUST 20, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., will start studies on joint development of a quick charging system for electric vehicles (EV) using Showa Shell’s next-generation CIS solar panels and Nissan’s advanced lithium ion batteries for automotive use. Tags: Brief. and Showa Shell Sekiyu K.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

The Renault–Nissan Alliance and the city of Barcelona, Spain signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the development of electric mobility in the Catalan capital. The scheme includes tax breaks for EV buyers, as well as dedicated EV-only zones and parking spaces. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MARCH 31, 2010

Nissan North America, Inc. NNA) set the US MSRP for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011, at $32,780. Nissan will begin taking consumer reservations for the Nissan LEAF April 20. Earlier post.).

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Revenge of the Electric Car

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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FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., and All Japan Ryokan Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures in hotels affiliated with the association and initiate a study in creating new demand in the hotel industry together with the promotion of EVs.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and the State Government of Victoria in Australia have formed a partnership to explore the development of a Zero Emission Vehicles program. Nissan is targeting bringing its new LEAF EV ( earlier post ) to Australia by 2012. Tags: Brief.

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MARCH 30, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., Nissan aims to sell 6,000 units in Japan in fiscal year 2010. Beginning 1 April, consumers will be able to visit dealers throughout Japan to place their orders for Nissan LEAF. With the incentive, the consumer’s net price for Nissan LEAF will be ¥2.99 million (US$40,500). million (US$32,200).

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MAY 22, 2020

Australia-based Tritium, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology, has launched its Plug and Charge solution, the first of its kind in the world available to the market. Kennedy says the Tritium Plug and Charge solution is more secure than the former card-swipe or RFID tag payment method.

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 25, 2010

He's a bit surprised, as are all of us, that Nissan has emerged as the first big automaker to manufacture a mass-produced electric car. First, he suggests Nissan overstates the range of the LEAF. The 100 mile range cited by Nissan uses "a number tied to the most optimistic benchmark, the LA4 cycle." Buyer beware!

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 23, 2009

Three EV pioneers, Tesla, Nissan and Ford, are receiving loans from the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program. Nissan will receive $1.6 billion to build EV and battery factories in Tennessee. Tags: EV Economics Inside Track Obama Energy Ford Nissan Tesla.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance) and the State Government of New South Wales in Australia have also formed a partnership to explore the development of a Zero Emission Vehicles program. Tags: Brief. To position the city as the “Technology capital in Asia” through sustainable technology innovations.

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MAY 12, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., will produce electric vehicles (EV) at its Oppama Plant (Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa) from fall 2010. The Oppama Plant is a core base of Nissan’s manufacturing and will be positioned as the model plant for best practices in EV production. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

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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JULY 20, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, plans to build two plants for the production of its advanced lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The governments of the UK and Portugal have offered to extend financial assistance and other support to ensure that Nissan locates the proposed plants within their respective countries.

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APRIL 16, 2009

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and LeasePlan, the European market leader in fleet and vehicle management, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which the two parties will study ways to promote the use of electric vehicles and will investigate the options for a commercial approach towards corporate fleet customers.

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EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here are three reasons why your next car should be an electric vehicle (EV). One of the biggest myths those of us working in the EV industry encounter day after day is the belief that electric cars are simply too expensive to even consider buying. New EV Models Keep Coming. Nissan Ariya. Nissan Ariya.

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JULY 27, 2009

EV prototype based on the newly developed EV platform. Nissan Motor Co., previewed its electric vehicle (EV) platform on a Tiida-based prototype in Japan. Nissan’s EVs go to market in the US and Japan in 2010. Nissan’s motor control also contributes to the vehicle’s acceleration. Click to enlarge.

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