You can buy a brand-new LEAF in Rotterdam for less than $10,000 USD Are you among those who would like to make the switch to an electric vehicle but just can’t quite afford the pricier up-front cost? After taking into account potential federal tax savings, a new Nissan LEAF will cost you around $21,510 in…
The Himalayan country of Bhutan and Nissan, manufacturer of the LEAF EV, are teaming up to help make the world leader in “Gross National Happiness” the world’s leader in electric vehicle population. Back in February, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn met in Thimphu to announce an initiative that will enable…
When Toyota designed the all-new 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV, the Japanese automaker made sure that everyone would know its drivers were behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. The sleeker front fascia features an EV badge, and there is chrome “ELECTRIC” accent badging throughout the exterior of the athletic compact crossover. 2014 Rav4 Wheel 2014…
Of the newest fuel sources in vehicle manufacturing, two of the largest for passenger vehicles have been battery electric power and hydrogen fuel cells. While battery electric vehicles have largely been more successful than their hydrogen counterparts, that doesn’t mean that hydrogen vehicles aren’t still in the works. One large reminder that hydrogen isn’t gone…
One of the barriers that keeps a lot of drivers from making the switch to fully electric vehicles is the fear of not having enough power for a long-distance trip. Nissan wants to make EV adoption a reality, so it is opening several charging corridors on high-trafficked routes to put drivers at ease. This month,…
Behold, the smart ForTwo Electric, the smallest and cheapest of the mainstream market’s electric vehicles. It’s that little thing in the middle, there When it rolls out of the factory, this 9-foot city car is propelled around by a 55 kW motor which fights mightily and gives the driver 74 hp and 96 lb-ft of…
2019 Niro PHEV Photo: Kia Consumers’ desire for eco-friendly models such as hybrids and electric vehicles has driven many automakers to include environmentally-friendly, fuel-efficient options in their lineups. As one automaker that has heard the call and is ahead of the alternative-fuel curve, Kia has delivered with a few impressive choices such as the Niro…
Many major cities in the U.S. are starting to require that apartment and condo buildings incorporate electric vehicle-friendly accommodations for EV owners. Chicago has jumped on board this initiative. Jumpstart Your Purchase: Estimate your trade-in’s value here Photo: Pixabay Legislation Per Green Car Reports, Chicago passed a new ordinance in October. The legislation mandates that…
PlugShare is a free app which allows you to find and share information about electric vehicle charging stations. The app covers more than 400,000 charging stations across the nation and includes all major networks: ChargePoint, Blink, SemaCharge, and GE WattStation. The convenient app allows users to not only locate electric charging stations, but also track…
2017 Nissan LEAF To open the eyes and pocketbooks of gas-guzzling vehicle-owning motorists to the freedom and joy generated from owning an all-electric vehicle, Nissan is picking up the tab at the pump this summer. Nissan’s “Kick Gas” promotion to promote ownership of a fuel-free, all-electric vehicle will target select gas stations across five cities…
Nissan wants more people driving electric cars In the automotive world, it’s all about who can reach what’s next first, followed by who can do it best. Everything from autonomous vehicles to fuel-efficient engines and infotainment systems is a race. When it comes to electric vehicles, however, Nissan is stepping forward to ask for cooperation…
According to John Hayes, former minister of the Department for Transport in the UK, electric car chargers need to have the same level of recognizability that British phone booths have, adding that they “should be beautiful.” This statement came as Hayes and the House of Commons discussed a bill called the Automated and Electric Vehicles…
Electric vehicles have a bit of a problem as they reach the ends of their lives—just what to do with the leftover battery. Although the battery may have reduced power storage to when it is new, it still can hold a significant amount of energy, and could potentially be harmful if simply allowed to rot….
Every time it seems as if the electric vehicle, or EV, is gaining ground with American consumers, there are always the loud voices clamoring about the lack of charging stations between larger metropolitan areas. Nissan is working with the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), The State of California Governor’s Office of Business…
GM Fuel Cell Car One green driving detail that has fallen somewhat into the background as the hype train chugs its wailing way into Chevy Bolt Station is that General Motors is not just working on battery electric vehicles—for some time now, it has been developing hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, most recently in partnership with Honda…
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