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May 15 2013

Nissan LEAF Crosses 25,000 U.S. Sales Milestone

After the all-electric Nissan LEAF's best sales month ever in March and a 423.5 percent year-over-year sales increase in April, Nissan LEAF continues to make history by crossing the 25,000 sales threshold, reinforcing LEAF's position as the world's best-selling electric vehicle.

May 14 2013

Nissan and CarCharging to Expand Electric Vehicle Quick Charger Network

Nissan and Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced a joint initiative to make EV charging more readily available and to expand consumer awareness of the electric car market.

May 7 2013

Nissan LEAF Earns "Top Safety Pick" from IIHS

Now in its third model year, the highly innovative, industry-leading Nissan LEAF pure electric vehicle added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" designation, which recognizes vehicles for excellent performance in four passenger safety tests.

May 2 2013

VIDEO REPORT: Growing the Grid: EV Taxis Drive Infrastructure Transformation in Mexico, Latin America

The fully electric Nissan LEAF has been zooming across the country of Mexico for months now. So far, only taxi drivers and government officials in Mexico City and in Aguascalientes are driving them. But soon those in Mexico who want to drive a 100 percent pure electric car will be able to buy the Nissan LEAF.

Apr 22 2013

Nissan, New York City Launch LEAF Electric Vehicle Taxi Pilot

To celebrate Earth Day, Nissan and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today launched a new electric vehicle taxi pilot with the world's best-selling electric car, Nissan LEAF.

Apr 19 2013

Nissan LEAF is KBB.com's Best Green Car of 2013

The revamped 2013 Nissan LEAF has been named to the top spot on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com's list of 10 Best Green Cars of 2013.

Apr 10 2013

Paris Marathon Runners Get Extra Support from Nissan LEAF

Participants in last Sunday's Paris Marathon had a chance to "prepare the race of tomorrow today," thanks to an innovative initiative by Nissan.

Apr 10 2013

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Visits Oslo the European Capital of Electric Vehicles

On Monday April 8, Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn hosted an intimate gathering of media in Oslo, Europe's electric vehicle capital, and spoke about the new Nissan LEAF and his vision of zero-emissions mobility.

Apr 9 2013

Nissan LEAF Sales Booming in Norway and Other Nordic Countries

No country has sold more Nissan LEAF models per capita than Norway, with the world's first mass production electric vehicle taking 1.7 percent of all vehicle sales in 2012, its first full year on sale.

Mar 26 2013

Nissan CEO: EV Sales, Production, Infrastructure and China

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says localization and lower costs will be key to Nissan's leadership in China's emerging electric car market. Ghosn, speaking at Kansai University amid a gathering of Nissan LEAF owners and students, told the Global Media Center that with China's 2 million electric car goal for 2020, Nissan will do everything possible to be the EV leader.