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December 18, 2019

The Nissan LEAF brings you the first-ever holiday ‘e-worm’

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas thanks to the 2020 Nissan LEAF.

November 25, 2019

Nissan and EVgo Launch ‘Nissan Energy Perks by EVgo’

Nissan and EVgo announced today that they are providing new Nissan LEAF owners and lessees access to EVgo's U.S. charging network through a new program, "Nissan Energy Perks by EVgo®."

November 20, 2019

Top 5 reasons why you should watch Formula E

Formula E racing, the world’s first motorsports championship that uses only electric vehicles, begins its sixth season on Friday.

August 6, 2019

Nissan and EVgo expand charging network

Nissan and EVgo are expanding the charging network for EV drivers with the installation of 200 direct current fast chargers (DCFC) across the United States.

March 5, 2019

Nissan LEAF first electric car to pass 400,000 sales

The Nissan LEAF today became the first electric car in history to surpass 400,000 sales, solidifying the model’s leading role in the global shift toward more sustainable mobility.

January 9, 2019

Nissan LEAF e+ joins world’s best-selling electric vehicle family

Nissan today unveiled the Nissan LEAF e+, further broadening the appeal of the world's best-selling electric car by offering a new powertrain with additional power and range.

September 6, 2018

Nissan and EVgo open 'I-95 Fast Charging ARC' connecting EV drivers between Boston and Washington D.C.

Nissan and EVgo have completed their plan to connect the cities of Boston and Washington D.C. with a series of nine electric vehicle fast charging stations.

July 19, 2017

Simple things can be amazing

Nissan announced today that the widely anticipated new Nissan LEAF will come with e-Pedal, a revolutionary technology that transforms the way we drive.

June 22, 2017

Imagine always being on the right path. The new #Nissan #LEAF with ProPILOT Assist, coming soon.

The widely anticipated new Nissan LEAF will feature state-of-the-art ProPILOT Assist technology, Nissan's driver-assistance technology that reduces the hassle of stop-and-go highway driving.

June 14, 2017

Long before LEAF: the 1947 Tama electric car

During the 1940s' switch to a peacetime economy, around 200 Tachikawa Aircraft employees moved to the newly established Tokyo Electro Automobile Co., Ltd., which embarked on the development of an electric car. One reason for this was the extreme shortage of gasoline at the time. In 1947, the company succeeded in creating a prototype 2-seater truck (500-kg load capacity) with a 4.5-horsepower motor and a new body design. It was named "Tama" after the area where the company was based.

June 13, 2017

Nissan expands electric vehicle infrastructure with two new public fast-charge stations in Michigan

Nissan has completed the installation of two new DC fast-charge stations in Southeastern Michigan, adding to the growing infrastructure of electric vehicle fast-chargers in the state.

May 18, 2017

Nissan begins campaign to share information on all-new Nissan LEAF

Today, the world gets its first glimpse at the next-generation LEAF, the next chapter in Nissan's Intelligent Zero-Emissions Mobility.

April 21, 2017

Nissan LEAF named one of Kelley Blue Book’s 2017 "5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000"

The 2017 Nissan LEAF has been named one of the "5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000" by the editors of Kelley Blue Book. "Keep in mind all of these vehicles are eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit – in addition to potential state and local incentives – bringing the net price for each of them to below $30,000," states the introduction to the special EV section.

April 18, 2017

Nissan partners with EVgo to build 'I-95 Fast-Charge ARC' connecting Boston and Washington D.C. with electric-vehicle infrastructure

Nissan and EVgo have revealed a plan to connect Boston and Washington D.C. via nine electric-vehicle DC fast-charge sites. Unveiled at the opening ceremony of the 2017 New York International Auto Show, the plan will deliver a robust charging infrastructure along I-95, providing EV owners peace of mind when driving along the route. The Northeast charging route is slated to be on-line this fall.

February 27, 2017

Nissan conducts on-road autonomous vehicle testing in Europe

As part of its commitment to creating a zero-emission, zero-fatality future for mobility, Nissan today showed to the media its real-world testing of next generation autonomous drive prototype vehicles taking place in the east of London.

January 24, 2017

Nissan and BMW partner once again to expand DC Fast Charger access across the U.S. to benefit EV drivers

Nissan and BMW, two of the top EV manufacturers, have again joined forces – this time with EVgo, the nation's largest public DC Fast charging network – to increase public access to DC Fast charging stations across the U.S., with an additional 174 locations in 33 states now available to all EV owners in those markets, and over 50 more planned to be installed in 2017, supported by the partnership.

January 13, 2017

Putting lessons from Mars to work on Earth – insights on autonomous vehicle research from Nissan’s Dr. Maarten Sierhuis

The Nissan Research Center (NRC) attracts global talent as a center for open innovation by sharing its appealing qualities and providing information to the public.

January 6, 2017

Nissan takes major role at 2017 North American International Auto Show’s AutoMobili-D exposition

Nissan today announced it will be a major participant in the inaugural AutoMobili-D event, which takes place Jan. 8 through 12 in conjunction with the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

December 6, 2016

'Disruptive Triangle' of technologies promises opportunity to improve quality of life for billions, by Carlos Ghosn

In his latest LinkedIn Influencer post, Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn offers his view on the future of the auto industry.

November 14, 2016

"DRIVETHEARC" EV fast charging corridor breaks ground in northern California

DRIVETHEARC, a corridor of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations spanning from Monterey to Lake Tahoe, broke ground today with a ribbon cutting ceremony El Dorado Hills, California.

November 3, 2016

Nissan LEAF “No Charge to Charge” program expands to Madison, Wisconsin

Today Nissan announces the next expansion market in its "No Charge to Charge" promotion for Nissan LEAF buyers in Madison, Wisconsin. The program provides up to two years complimentary public charging with the qualifying purchase or lease of the electric vehicle (EV) from LEAF-certified Nissan dealers in the Madison area.

October 25, 2016

Nissan recognized for sustainability leadership by the CDP Climate Change Report for the third straight year

For the third consecutive year, the CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) has included Nissan in a select list of companies receiving top-tier "A-List" ranking in its annual Climate Change Report. Nissan finished ahead of thousands of other international businesses in the CDP's assessment.

October 6, 2016

Renault-Nissan Alliance named official COP22 passenger car partner with zero-emission fleet

The Renault-Nissan Alliance, world leader in zero-emission mobility,* will provide a fleet of 50 all-electric vehicles as the official passenger-car provider for the United Nation's COP22 Climate Conference in Marrakech, Morocco. The fully electric fleet will shuttle delegates.

September 13, 2016

Renault-Nissan Alliance hits milestone of 350,000 electric vehicles sold, maintains position as global EV leader

The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the world's leader in zero-emissions mobility, has sold its 350,000th electric vehicle since December 2010 when the Nissan LEAF went on sale.

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