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Nissan Leaf Battery Replacement Program Announced
Nissan has announced its Leaf battery replacement program for U.S. owners, which will launch during the first half of 2014.
Nissan Leaf Resale Value Expected to Drop
New Nissan Leaf owners might be rejoicing that their vehicles saw a $6,400 cut in its MSRP, but early adopters might not be happy when the electric vehicle’s resale value takes a drop.
Nissan Leaf Sales Beat Chevy Volt Year to Date
Nissan took the hack-and-slash route with its Leaf Electric car, cutting prices dramatically with increased sales numbers in mind.
2013 Nissan Leaf EPA Rated with 75-Mile Range, 115 MPGe
The 2013 Nissan Leaf has finally been given official stats from the EPA, improving slightly over last year’s model with an estimated range of 75 miles and a combined MPGe rating of 115.
Nissan Leaf Sales Crest 25,000 in US
Almost two and a half years after the Nissan Leaf went on sale, the little electric car can count 25,000 sales in the U.S.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Drop in April, Leaf Sales Strong
The Nissan Leaf enjoyed a second month of strong sales while the Chevrolet Volt fell 11 percent in April.
Nissan Leaf Brings Electric Cars to SimCity – Video
Product placement in virtual worlds has been paying dividends for companies, and Nissan is looking to leverage Electronic Arts’ newest edition of SimCity by incorporating its Leaf EV into the game.
Obama Calls for 75 Percent Boost in EV Research
President Barack Obama called for a 75 percent boost to the U.S. Department of Energy’s research budget today.
Nissan Recalls Five 2013 Models Over Malfunctioning Air Bags
An undetermined number of Nissan Altimas, LEAFs, Pathfinders, Sentras, as well as the Infiniti JX35 built in 2013 are being recalled over a defect which can cause the airbag to not go off in the case of an accident.
Nissan Resonance Concept, Note Head to Geneva Motor Show
At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan will have the global debut for the new Note that will be competing in the B-segment in Europe.
Oxford Researchers Build Self-Driving Car for Just $7,600
Electric cars are often viewed as the personal transportation solution for the future, though a team of researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK is looking beyond that, to vehicles that drive themselves. And they’ve come up with a prototype that costs far less than you might expect.
2013 Nissan Leaf Gets Bose Premium Sound System
The Nissan Leaf is bringing a name on board to its options list that might make your ears perk up: Bose.
Electric Vehicles Run out of Juice
Arguably electric cars are the future of the automotive industry. They promise smooth, quiet, pollution-free driving, but are they ready for primetime? If recent news is any indicator, the answer is a resounding “NO!”
NISMO Leaf, Juke are the First of Many: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Towards the end of last year, Nissan announced its plans to expand its NISMO performance sub-brand and there’s no better way to garner attention among young enthusiast buyers than to display those vehicles at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon.
2013 Nissan Leaf Revealed with Improved Efficiency
Nissan unveiled the newest iteration of its Leaf electric car today, saying that it will have improved efficiency and faster charger times.
Consumers More Interested in Plug-in Hybrids than Electric Vehicles: Study
According to a recent study conducted by the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, consumers are more interested in purchasing hybrid-electric vehicles than electric-only vehicles.
Electric Vehicle Resale Value Trails Traditional Gas Cars
According to recent used car pricing estimates, electric vehicle resale values are lagging behind conventional gasoline cars.
Indianapolis to Replace All City Vehicles With Hybrids, EVs
Indianapolis plans to swap all its city-use sedans for electrified cars according to a new order signed by mayor Greg Ballard.
Nissan Completes First Lithium-Ion Cells for 2013 Leaf
Nissan has built its first lithium-ion cells for its electric vehicle’s batteries at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, which will first be used in its 2013 Leaf.
Fiat Calls Leaf Ugly, Nissan Fires Back
Bullying isn’t funny… unless it involves a couple of car companies calling each other’s products ugly. Then its hysterical.
EV Owners Tend to be Wealthy, Educated: Survey
Owners of plug-in electric vehicles and pure-electric vehicles tend to be well off financially and well educated according to a new survey.
Nissan Leaf Won’t Hit 2012 Sales Target: CEO
It’s no surprise to anyone that has been paying attention to the Leaf’s sales figures, but Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has confirmed that his company will not meet the sales target for its all-electric vehicle.
2013 Nissan Leaf Getting Longer Range, Lower Price Tag
Nissan has just unveiled its 2013 Leaf in Japan, announcing that the car is getting a boost in range and a lower price for the Japanese market.
EV Power Helping Keep Homes Lit in Wake of Sandy
What probably seemed like a post-apocalyptic precaution a few weeks ago is coming into play: electric vehicles as a reverse power source for homes.
