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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…

In addition to a 220/240V EV charger (takes ~7 hours) and a 110-120V charger (takes ~20 hours), Nissan also offers LEAF drivers an available 480V quick charger (takes ~30 minutes). In understanding that, given the choice, most people would choose a quick charger, Nissan has invested a significant amount of time and resources into creating in optimized EV quick charger.

The fruits of their labor have proven very worthwhile. They've just unveiled the…

There really is an app for almost everything. Nissan has launched a new Blackberry & Android compatible app for its ever popular Nissan LEAF. The Nissan LEAF EV is gaining traction with over 10,000 units sold to date.

What exactly does the app do?

Let us first say, it's far more comprehensive than many apps carmakers have made available, which primarily consist of a user's manual, or serve as a platform to buy…

The all new and all electric Nissan Leaf is not only one of the most anticipated cars in North America, but the world. In fact, the EV was recently blessed with automotive's most coveted award - The 2011 World Car of the Year. This honor not only marks a great achievement by Nissan, but also promotes electric vehicles to the top of the global market.

Now at Gurley Leep Nissan, you can test drive the…

To promote electromobility, the European Commission has just launched a four-year initiative called Green eMotion. Nissan Renault is among the many partners involved in the initiative.

According to Siim Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner responsible for Transport, "Electromobility will make an important contribution toward reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Green eMotion is intended to ensure fast-track success of electric vehicles."¹

For Nissan, stakes in the initiative are particularly high. They're…

The trophy recognizing the revolutionary Nissan LEAF as Europe's Car of The Year 2011 was handed over to Nissan Motor Co.'s President and CEO Carlos Ghosn in a special ceremony at the Pavillion Gabriel in Paris.

To win the award, the 58 CoTY members - leading motoring journalists from 23 European countries - placed Nissan LEAF ahead of six conventional new cars on the shortlist. It is the first time in CoTY's 48-year history…

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a proposal for new mobility in a sustainable zero emission society and an electric vehicle (EV) embodying its proposal, 'NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT'.

Nissan continues to envision new possibilities realized by EVs. One proposal is a sustainable, efficient and convenient mode of transportation focusing on the increase of elderly and single households, as well as the trend of driving short-distances or in smaller groups. NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT is…

Nissan is on its way to producing more luxury electric cars. Models like their Nissan Leaf have already sold out its first year's worth of production. Stories are circulating around the web that Nissan is pulling dealer demo cars to sell to customers, in hopes of sustaining demand.

The Ellure Hybrid concept made its world debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show and now represents Nissan's "future design language." Fans can expect…

The all new Nissan Leaf is hitting dealership lots, and getting into the hands of auto journalists nationwide. This car is 100% electric - and we don't just mean its drive train. The car is magnetic - it catches people looking at it on the street, and amazes the automotive writers of the print and online worlds.

Leaf can travel from "0 to 50 km/h in almost complete silence with the confidence of a compact…