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Nissan Leaf Gets Green Light for Vehicle-To-Grid use in Germany

Matthew Fiala — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:12:29 +0000

Electric car is first to win regulatory approval from German authorities to supply energy from battery back to the grid So-called vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is a connection between the EV and the grid through which power can flow from the grid to the vehicle and vice-versa. That potentially enables car owners to sell energy to […]

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Nissan – Autonomous Cars Useless Without Humans

Arsenij Percov — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:06:29 +0000

Nissan stated that they do not see any use of autonomous system if no human involvement is present. Maarten Sierhuis, chief technology officer at Nissan’s Silicon Valley research lab, stated: “Show me an autonomous system without a human in the loop, and I’ll show you a useless system.” Nissan has plans to bring eyes-off fully […]

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The New All-Electric Camper Van from Nissan

Guest Contributor — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:10:41 +0000

According to a Nissan press release, consumers in Spain can now get their hands on a new all-electric pop-up campervan. The complete press release, in Spanish, can be found here. Apparently, the pop-up is based on the e-NV200 delivery vehicle and will be available from any Nissan dealer in Spain and will have a full […]

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Nissan Leaf Nismo – Hot Hatch With Stock Engine

Arsenij Percov — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 20:03:49 +0000

Nissan has released a “Sport” version of their electric hatchback, the Leaf, with the help of its in-house tuner Nismo. Years ago, when we were looking at the Nismo badge, it was placed on serious performance cars, such as GT-R Nismo. However, this car has nothing in common with the “Godzilla”. This car is a […]

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New 2019 Nissan Leaf E-PLus Ready to Compete With Tesla

Arsenij Percov — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 20:04:12 +0000

The 2019 Nissan Leaf will have a new, more powerful option with a longer range named Leaf E-Plus. According to Brian Maragano, Nissan’s head of EV marketing and sales strategy, the coming “Plus’ model will be equipped with a larger battery. He didn’t specify the capacity, however, some rumors suggest that it will use a […]

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Nissan to Sell Solar Panels and Battery Storage Cheaper Than Tesla

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:41:09 +0000

The residents of the United Kingdom that have solar products installed in their households could save as much as 66 percent of their electric bills. This is according to Nissan’s recent press release. To make the technology more available to homeowners, Nissan has recently launched its Nissan Energy Solar, described by the automaker as an […]

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New Renault Zoe Adds Range to an Already Great Car

Nicholas Say — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:35:47 +0000

Europe is in love with the Renault Zoe, and it seems as though that relationship is just going to get better. The Zoe, for those of you who don’t live on the continent, is a compact EV that is as cute as a button and remarkably affordable. The new 41 kW-h battery that the Zoe has […]

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China’s Electric Car Scandal Could Happen in the U.S.

Courtney Lepping — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:41:10 +0000

Every economic system has an ugly reality and communist countries like China are no exception. An electric car scandal that recently surfaced was unexpected, however, especially with the seemingly unbiased green car revolution. China has a reputation for being a leader in solar and wind power, outpacing similar efforts in other countries. While China’s push […]

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Nissan’s Creative Jump from Recycled EV Batteries to xStorage System

Courtney Lepping — Tue, 17 May 2016 05:07:27 +0000

Nissan’s new affordable xStorage energy storage system was just revealed in East London, which will be produced in conjunction with Eaton, a power management firm. Made from the company’s recycled electric vehicle batteries, the system has 12 LEAF battery modules and charges from both renewable energy and practical energy sources. The system connects to either […]

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Next Generation Nissan EV Batteries Made in UK

Mila Luleva — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:04:49 +0000

The latest from Nissan: their new generation batteries for electric vehicles will be made in the UK. At times when most companies outsource their production to Asia, it is very refreshing to see that there are still some that chose to support the European labor market. One such company is Nissan, who, for the past […]

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Nissan and Eaton Have Great Plans for Used EV Batteries!

Samantha Joe — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 20:38:57 +0000

Nissan and Eaton, an energy management company, have announced a new partnership. Eaton provides solutions in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power, with a focus on efficiency, safety and sustainability. The purpose of the two firms working together is to create second-life electric vehicle energy solutions. In layman’s terms — recycling power supplies from electric vehicles to […]

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Better Catalytic Converters and More EV Charging Stations in Japan

Mila Luleva — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:01:16 +0000

The guys at Toyota, currently Japan’s best car manufacturer, are experimenting on reducing toxicity in car fumes, while trying to manage the incredible number of orders for their first hydrogen fuel-cell car. At the same time, Nissan, the country’s second best, is preparing to put up a big fight, betting on growing demand as infrastructure improves. […]

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Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car – Just a “Better Battery”, Says Exec

Benji Jerew — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:03:45 +0000

Personally, I think both battery electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell cars, such as the Toyota Mirai, have a place in the future of transportation, but maybe the solution isn’t that clearly cut. Ahh, the age-old debate between battery electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell cars… Actually, can we call it an “age-old debate” if it’s […]

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Nissan Taking a More ‘Radical’ Approach to Future EV Design

Danny Harper — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:59:45 +0000

While it is certain that Nissan is ahead of the game when it comes to the transition to electric vehicles, their current Leaf design has much to be desired from an aesthetic standpoint. Aware of the serious momentum being built in the Tesla camp regarding high-performance and stylish EV’s, the Korean auto manufacturer is looking […]

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Will There be a 141MPG 2014 Renault Plug-In Hybrid?

Benji Jerew — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 14:51:12 +0000

It won’t be a pure electric vehicle, but a rumored Renault plug-in hybrid electric vehicle could set automakers on edge in 2014. Renault / Nissan is already a global leader in electric vehicle technology which, if combined properly with an internal combustion engine and transmission setup, should make for some impressive plug-in hybrid vehicles. Interestingly, […]

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Whose Autonomous Vehicle Would You Buy? KPMG Study

Benji Jerew — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:05:51 +0000

Practically every major automaker, some technology companies, and even university researchers, are working on what could change the automobile experience forever: autonomous vehicles. Autonomous vehicles could be the solution to the ever-present problems of traffic fatalities, traffic congestion, and possibly automobile emissions. The highway is an ever-changing place, with myriad hazards, including various road surfaces, […]

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Tesla, Fiat, Nissan And Ford Showcase EV’s in Los Angeles at The 2013 Plug-In Day America

Mila Luleva — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:23:07 +0000

Last week, Los Angeles was the host of the annual Plug-in Day, which attracted more than 200 owners to sign up for the occasion. Market leading vendors provided vehicles for test drives and chargers, which could make the event as exciting as it was. A Tesla Roadster was among the EVs available for a ride. […]

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Nissan and Renault Electric Vehicles Selling Better Than Most, Still Won’t Hit Targets

Benji Jerew — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:05:17 +0000

It seems that Nissan and Renault’s electric vehicle sales are doing pretty well, but have they set themselves up for disappointment? It’s easy to be pessimistic in an automobile market that doesn’t appreciate newcomers, especially electric vehicles. A little optimism can be good, but being too optimistic can also become a problem, which seems to […]

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Nissan to Race Electric Vehicles in the LeMans in 2014

Benji Jerew — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:45:35 +0000

Great race circuits aren’t just for entertainment, but are also another way for automakers to develop new technologies. Racing is very hard on a vehicle, and if there is one way to test a vehicle to its limits, it is racing. Unlike diagrams and lab reports, racing puts vehicle technologies to their limits. The perfected […]

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Daimler Partners Ford and Nissan to Develop Hydrogen Vehicles

Benji Jerew — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:19:05 +0000

Hydrogen vehicles are more than just a dream that won’t die, but are getting closer to production than ever before. Hydrogen just could be the perfect fuel, and advances in production of hydrogen as well as hydrogen fuel cell [HFC] technology have made it possible to realize a clean transportation future. Just last week, Toyota […]

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Nissan Unveils 100% Electric Reefer

Benji Jerew — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:34:29 +0000

In order to get goods from place to place, especially temperature sensitive goods such as food items, delivery drivers use refrigerated trucks, reefers, to get the job done. Various manufacturers have turned to electrification to reduce emissions of some of their local delivery vehicles, typically pure electric trucks, which only drive a limited route and […]

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Nissan’s Future Hybrid Lineup Inspired by Resonance SUV Concept

Benji Jerew — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:21:55 +0000

In continuing with Nissan’s commitment to reducing emissions, both in support of corporate environmental responsibility as well as to meet stricter Corporate Average Fuel Economy [CAFE] standards, Nissan has been working to increase their overall fuel economy across the entire lineup. Since 2005, the implementation of hybrid– and pure-electric vehicles has increased Nissan’s CAFE by […]

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Nissan Turning Over a New, and (Much) More Affordable, Leaf

Benji Jerew — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:25:36 +0000

One of the best ways to get people interested in a new technology is to make it more affordable. The latest in vehicle technology, electric vehicles [EV], could certainly benefit from a reduction in price. Many consumers have a hard time comparing two $35,000 vehicles, one EV and the other gasoline-powered. Certainly the fuel economy […]

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Renault ZOE’s Launch in EU Aligns to Nissan’s New Direct Sales Strategy

Benji Jerew — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:49:29 +0000

We first saw the Renault ZOE concept back in 2009 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, and it was named the 2012 Paris Motor Show’s “Best Green Car,” due to be released this year. The Renault ZOE is the latest of four Renault electric vehicles [EV] that the maker is offering, and sales have just launched […]

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Nissan’s New Battery Policy Could Increase EV Adoption

Benji Jerew — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:50:03 +0000

Here at The Green Optimistic, we firmly believe in electric vehicles [EV] as the cleanest transportation available and most certainly the future of transportation as we know it. However, we recognize that EVs have their limitations in comparison with petroleum-powered vehicles. The reality is, though, these perceptions aren’t entirely based on reality. We’ve all heard […]

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Nissan to Produce Electric Vehicles in China by 2015

Benji Jerew — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:21:13 +0000

Until now, the only Nissan electric vehicles [EV], such as the Nissan Leaf, that could be found in China, had to be imported. Thousands of Nissan Leaf have been imported into china since 2011, but in a recent press release, Nissan announced that was all going to change. Partnering with the Dongfeng Motor Company Limited […]

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Kudos: Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn Still Into the EV Dream

Benji Jerew — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:27:33 +0000

Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor Company’s CEO, isn’t all that worried about Nissan Leaf’s poor sales numbers. The 20,000-unit sales goal isn’t anywhere close to being realistic this year. As of October, not even 7,000 units had been sold, even less than last year by this time, which was just over 8,000. In any case, Ghosn […]

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NSC-2015: The Self-Parking LEAF Than Can Also Come to Its Owner When Called

Benji Jerew — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:58:22 +0000

A few manufacturers have been working on autonomous vehicles, so-called “robot cars,” that can drive themselves and avoid accidents. Nissan recently showed the NSC-2015 prototype electric vehicle [EV] at Japan’s Cutting-Edge IT & Electronics Comprehensive Exhibition [CEATEC]. The new prototype can find its own parking spot and even come to you when you need it. The NSC-2015 […]

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Nissan to Start Producing the e-NV200 Electric Van by 2014

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:52:03 +0000

Just like Tesla Motors, Nissan is taking the next step in their electric car sequel. Borrowing the front part from the Leaf and the rear from an already successful taxi called NV200, the company led by Carlos Ghosn has announced its decision to roll out yet another electric car, the e-NV200. The e-NV200 is basically […]

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The Nichioh Maru: Nissan's Greenest Cargo Ship Saves More Than 1,000 Tons of Fuel Each Year

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:59:43 +0000

In an age when they started building world’s first mass-produced electric car, the LEAF, Nissan now wants to go even greener by modifying the cargo ships they transport their cars with. The new cargo is called “Nichioh Maru” and uses solar panels to power its LED lighting system. Another improvement to it is a low-friction […]

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Nissan Launching Cheap and Fast EV Charger to U.S. Market

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:41:50 +0000

Nissan is going to introduce their newest and most powerful electric vehicle charger in the U.S.. The fun fact is that, despite its initial price of $9,900, this will be the cheapest EV quick charger in the world, almost three times cheaper than the competitors’. The new charger will use a 480-volt DC line that […]

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Nissan Director "Thinks" EVs Don't Need Bigger Batteries, Leaf Has Enough

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:41:34 +0000

An article I read today showed that recently Nissan started thinking big batteries aren’t necessary for EVs. They claim to have studied extensive data before claiming what seems to be one of the stupidest claims since the one saying “you won’t ever need more than 64 kilobytes of RAM in a computer” (in the 80’s, […]

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Nissan Announces Their Zero Contact Charging System for EVs

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:26:59 +0000

Although Nissan has recently been focused on building ultra-fast charging technologies, it seems that they didn’t ignore the way cars will charge in the future. That’s why their latest charging system is a wireless one – the Zero Contact Charging System. The ZCCS is also not 100% effective. Its efficiency figures are not far, though, […]

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Nissan to Develop Under-Ten-Minutes Quick Charger for EVs

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:11:05 +0000

Would you buy an electric car that charges in 30 minutes? If not, how about one that charges in under 10 minutes… say three? Well, 10 years from now you’ll be able to do just that, thanks to Nissan’s new charger project. After unveiling the newest charger, which will be able to fill an EV’s […]

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Nissan Sold More Leaves Than Chevrolet Sold Volts in First Half of 2011

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:47:23 +0000

Although I don't quite see how one can truly compare any gasoline or hybrid car with a pure electric one in terms of market and customer targeting, it looks like the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt have something in common. Nissan's recent sales reports nevertheless say that the Leaf has outperformed the Volt in the first half of 2011.

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Nissan Leaf Owners Complain About Start Issues

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:31:03 +0000

Just like all of its predecessors tinkering with electricity such as the Prius or Tesla's Roadster, the Nissan Leaf has already been tagged with problems by some of its only 450 owners in the U.S.. The issue in this case is not safety-related, but merely a functional one: at times, the Leaf refuses to start.

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Secret Renault Data Regarding EV Development Leaked by Top Managers

Ovidiu Sandru — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:57:56 +0000

Renault SA is expected to take legal action against three of its top managers as a company secret disclosure scandal erupts. Apparently the information leakage involves the electric-vehicle technology, thus relating Japanese partner Nissan to the matter, not to mention the French state which owns 15% of Renault.

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Revenge of the Electric Car: The Most Expected EV Movie Trailer Needs 10,000 Facebook Votes

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:42:47 +0000

You remember the movie "Who Killed The Electric Car?," right? We wrote an article about it almost two years ago. Well, if you didn't watch the movie or don't know the idea behind it, at least let me tell you it has a sequel that it's going to debut this spring.

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Nissan Plans to Recycle Old EV Batteries to Wind Power Industry

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:41:06 +0000

To greenify their car-supported existence, Nissan has taken the decision to recycle all the old batteries from electric cars by giving them to wind farm developers - of course, at a low price.

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IAV to Release On-the-fly Charging System for Electric Cars in 3 Years

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:08:54 +0000

A German supplier of electronics and powertrain design to most of the major automakers for the last 25 years gives a solution to both the battery and the car manufacturers. The company is called IAV (Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr), and their solution is to charge the electric cars on-the-go through electromagnetic induction.

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Nissan Quits Hybrid & Hydrogen Cars: Pursues Battery Powered

Ovidiu Sandru — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:21:38 +0000

Though some say electric cars will keep away from our daily usage for the next couple of decades, Nissan people have decided they will not pursue the same trend with the majority, and will switch from hydrogen or hybrid cars to purely electric ones (battery powered).

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Nissan Nuvu Electric Concept Presented at Paris

Mike Sandru — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:59:20 +0000

Nissan will introduce a new completely electric concept at the Paris Motor Show. Nissan's vision for the future of urban transport has been put into practice through the new Nuvu model, an ultra-compact vehicle that could be driven at the middle of the next decade.

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Nissan Develops Acceleration Pedal That Pushes Your Foot Back

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:05:41 +0000

According to Reuters, Nissan said on Monday that it has invented an accelerator pedal for their future cars that is somehow slapping your foot off it. It can push back on the driver's foot when it detects too much pressure and bad fuel efficiency while accelerating.

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Renault&Nissan to Make Electric Cars and Infrastructure for Portugal

Ovidiu Sandru — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:56:27 +0000

Several weeks ago we presented an article about Denmark having too much energy available by exploiting their wind farms. At that time we knew that Denmark wants to make an electric vehicle recharge infrastructure for use in their future electric cars.

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Nissan Pivo – The Most Versatile Electric Car

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:29:26 +0000

see for yourself…

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