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November 9, 2012

Nissan Presents the Future:Today

In keeping with its commitment to innovation, Nissan is launching a pioneering exhibition in celebration of its award-winning LEAF electric vehicle. Called FUTURE:TODAY, the interactive exhibition will showcase the work of some of the biggest names from the worlds of arts, design, architecture, technology and engineering.

November 8, 2012

Electric Cars Drive Through Gas Shortage in NY, NJ

Vehicle owners in New York and New Jersey have been struggling to find gasoline since super storm Sandy hit the East Coast. But people with fully electric vehicles like the Nissan LEAF are having an easier time charging up and getting to where they need to go.

October 24, 2012

Nissan Begins eMotor Trials at Decherd Tenn. Plant

The eMotor that powers the Nissan LEAF has more than one mile of copper wiring inside. Currently those motors are assembled in Japan. Soon, however, Nissan's eMotor will be produced in Decherd, Tenn., about 70 miles away from where Nissan will build the 2013 Nissan LEAF in Smyrna, Tenn.

October 23, 2012

Meet the Mum Who's Made EV History

When young Norwegian mum Solveig Marie Ødegård decided she had to learn to drive to transport her new family around, she went to a local driving school, took some lessons and passed her test.

October 16, 2012

Electric Vehicles Could One Day Do the Parking for You

Nissan's self-driving and parking technology could revolutionize the way we drive.

October 12, 2012

The Future: Today in Norway

Nissan's Future: Today exhibition opened this week in the Norwegian capital, with a gathering of Nissan LEAF owners due in the city's main square on Friday night for a special event.

September 20, 2012

Calling All LEAF Owners: Nissan Supports Second Annual Plug In Day

Nissan LEAF owners throughout the United States are gearing up for the second annual National Plug In Day on Sept. 23. This nationwide celebration of electric vehicles involves a variety of events planned in more than 60 cities across the country, with activities including electric car parades, ride-and-drives, music, games and more.

September 18, 2012

Nissan LEAF Works for Orlando Couple and Their "eBaby"

Shannon and Christin Monroe of Orlando, Fla., decided to go electric, in a Nissan LEAF, 18 months ago. They since have logged nearly 24,000 commuting miles traveling to work, running errands and driving around town.

September 18, 2012

TotalCarScore.com Names Nissan LEAF the Best Car for Commuting

Need to get from point A to point B in the most fuel-efficient and convenient way possible? TotalCarScore.com suggests hopping in a 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF, which it recently named the No. 1 car for commuting.

August 7, 2012

Linschoten Crowned Europe's Most EV Friendly Town

Today the Dutch town of Linschoten has been named the most 'switched on' in Europe, after receiving the greatest number of pledges of support for electric driving of any town or city in Europe during Nissan's campaign, The Big Turn On.

July 12, 2012

Nissan LEAF Gets the Blue Light in Portugal

Portuguese criminals need to take extra care if they want to avoid being caught red-handed. Local police have taken delivery of a fleet of stealthy Nissan LEAF electric vehicles, allowing them to arrive at the scene of a crime in near silence.

July 2, 2012

Nissan LEAF Backs Into the Future

The multiple award-winning Nissan LEAF rewrote the record books this weekend as the fastest car over a measured mile (1.6km) in reverse.

June 29, 2012

What Happens When a 100%-Electric Car Meets a Gas Station?

The cheeky driver of this Nissan LEAF decided to have a bit of fun and pulled up to a gas station. Brave attendants did their best to find a way to refill the car.

June 25, 2012

Nissan LEAF to Reverse into the Record Books

In theory, it goes just as fast backwards as it does forwards. And now comes the proof.

June 22, 2012

One Million "Turn On" to the Nissan LEAF

The Big Turn On, Nissan's ambitious on-line campaign designed to get one million people ‘turned on' to electric vehicles, has hit its target ahead of time.

June 21, 2012

Nissan LEAF Sparks Discussion Regarding the Challenges of Implementing Green Technologies During the B20 Summit in Los Cabos, México

MEXICO CITY - The panel session titled The Challenges of Growing Green, held during the B20 Summit in Los Cabos, México, gathered CEOs and heads of state to discuss critical issues.

June 15, 2012

Introducing the Renault-Nissan Alliance EVs at Rio+20

Welcome to Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where our EV shuttle service is running all day to offer clean and zero emission transport to United Nations delegates.

June 13, 2012

The Alliance EVs in Rio

Zero-emission vehicles will have a role to play at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development -- also known as Rio+20 - in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

May 18, 2012

Electric Vehicles Gaining Momentum and Advocates

Electric vehicles are expanding in scope, size, and shape. It's a transformation that started nearly a decade ago and is just now solidifying.

April 27, 2012

Norway Hits 1000 Nissan LEAF Sales in Just Six Months

Nissan in Norway has sold 1000 Nissan LEAFs in just six months, taking almost 2% of the total car market in February this year demonstrating the impact of comprehensive incentives and developed charging infrastructure.

March 5, 2012

Amsterdam's TAXI-E takes zero emission push to the streets

In the European capital estimated to have more bicycles than people, Amsterdam's zero-emission push is finding a 21st Century foothold: electric taxis.

March 2, 2012

Nissan LEAF Blazes New Trail for Bluegrass Underground

“I just can’t be happy since you went away…” Bluegrass legend Del McCoury is crooning one of his classic laments, as a video camera on a 20-foot jib swoops over the stage and across an enthusiastic au...

February 29, 2012

Nissan Leaf Becomes First Electric Car Available for Order in All U.S. Markets

Beginning tomorrow, drivers across the country will have their first opportunity to order their Nissan LEAF, as Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) expands availability for all U.S. markets, nationwide. This new launch phase means resid...

February 15, 2012

Stars Aligned: Penn Jillette and the Nissan LEAF Headline in Las Vegas

For 35 years Penn Jillette has been making news as part of the beloved magical and comedic duo Penn & Teller.

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