Gurley Leep Nissan

Back in 2007, New York City officials set out to find a replacement for their taxi cabs. After 4 years of debate, the roomy and green Nissan NV200 was chosen. The Taxi & Limousine Commission has "re-imagine the entire taxi system" - as hundreds of these vehicles are set to hit the streets by 2013.

Actually, if you live in certain parts of Manhattan or Brooklyn, you've already seen the NV200 pick up passengers. Nissan already…

One day you may be driving a plug-in Nissan Versa off the lots at Gurley Leep Nissan - and that day may come as soon as 2016 when the auto maker plans to deliver their plug-in hybrid.

This is part of their plan known as "Nissan Green Program 2016," which focuses on reducing the company's carbon footprint, along with shifting to renewable energy.

Future models from the Japanese auto maker are part of this strategy…