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Tuesday, Nov 25
Portugal and Renault-Nissan Alliance Implement EV Agreement for 2010
The Renault-Nissan Alliance, which aims to be the global leader in zero-emission mobility, will bring electric vehicles to Portugal in early 2011, making Portugal one of the first countries to be supplied with electric vehicles from the Alliance. In 2012, Nissan and Renault will mass-...
Friday, Nov 21
Renault-Nissan Alliance Adds Oregon and Monaco to Growing Roster of EV Partners
Oregon. Nissan chairman and Renault SA co-chairman Carlos Ghosn announced the Oregon partnership during his opening address at the Los Angeles Auto Show. (Earlier post.) Nissan will introduce ZEVs in the United States in 2010 and will mass market ZEVs globally two years later.
Thursday, Nov 20
SF Bay Area Mayors Announce Coordinated Policies to Accelerate Establishment of EV Infrastructure; Better Place to Enter US Market in California
Better Place also introduced a second prototype electric vehicle based on the Nissan Rogue crossover SUV: the Better Place Rogue. This joins the Renault Megane as prototypes working with the Better Place infrastructure. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is partnering with Better Place in i...
Wednesday, Nov 19
Nissan/Renault CEO: “We Need Another Planet”
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced electric vehicle initiatives for multiple markets: Israel, Denmark, Portugal (in partnership with Better Place), Kanagawa Prefecture (Japan), France (with electric utility company EDF), and the Tennessee Valley Authority in the Unite...
Production Version of the Renault-Nissan 3.0L V6 dCi Diesel; Targeted for the Maxima in the US
In addition to its application Laguna Coupé, the new engine will be offered on Laguna Sedan and Laguna Estate, in early 2009. Nissan will apply the engine on the new version of Maxima in the US and on Pathfinder and Navarra in Europe. It will also be available on Infiniti EX, FX and M models in Eu...
Saturday, Oct 18
Nissan First Automaker to Use Ennore Port in India for Exports
Nissan Motor India Private Limited (NMIPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ennore Port Ltd (EPL) to export its vehicles through Ennore Port in Tamil Nadu. NMIPL, the Indian affiliate of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will be the first automaker to utilize this eastern gateway port o...
Thursday, Oct 9
Renault and EDF to Partner on Electric Vehicles and Recharging Infrastructure in France
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has begun ZEV initiatives in Israel, Denmark and Portugal, the state of Tennessee (USA), and Kanagawa Prefecture (Japan), all of which have announced similar partnerships with the Renault Nissan Alliance. (Earlier post.)
Saturday, Sep 27
Nissan Develops Bee-Inspired Biomimetic Car Robot Drive for Crash Avoidance
BR23C is one of a number of new safety technologies that Nissan is developing as part of its Safety Shield concept—a proactive approach to safety issues based on the idea that cars should help protect people. The approach classifies driving risks and accidents into six stages. Nissan’s go...
Wednesday, Aug 1
Nissan and Beijing Transportation Information Center Develop Navigation System to Reduce Traffic Congestion
BTIC represents one of the largest probe data systems in the world, with information collected from about 10,000 taxis. In Japan, Nissan implemented the probe data system in its ITS test program by receiving probe data from taxis in Yokohama city, starting in September 2006. Nissan and BT...
Monday, Jul 9
US Sales of Hybrids Up 49% in June from Prior Year
The Honda Civic Hybrid posted 3,246 units, up 25% from the year before and accounting for 8.9% of all Civic models sold. The Accord Hybrid posted 342 units, down 14% from the year before, and accounting for 1.2% of all the Accord models sold.
Thursday, Jun 28
Odyne to Provide Battery System Technology for Mexico City Fleet EV Conversions
Odyne Corporation, a developer of advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain (PHEV) technology for trucks and buses, has signed a strategic supplier agreement to provide lead-acid battery management system technology for the conversion of Mexico City’s municipal Nissa...
Thursday, Jun 14
Nissan Introduces New Mini-Wagon
Nissan Motor has introduced the all-new Clipper Rio “one-box” mini-wagon in Japan. The new Clipper Rio is Nissan’s first one-box mini-wagon and is the fifth mini-vehicle model in the Nissan lineup. The Clipper Rio is supplied by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation under an original equipmen...
Thursday, May 3
Reported US Sales of Hybrids Up 26% in April
Nissan sold 483 units of the Altima hybrid, for 3.0% of total Altima sales. Sales of the hybrid are limited to 8 states. US hybrid sales. Click to enlarge. Reported US sales of light-duty hybrid vehicles rose 26% in April 2007 from the year before, reaching 27,351 units. The results, while a drop f...
Wednesday, Apr 18
Nissan to Introduce Tier 2 Bin 5 Diesel in US in Maxima in 2010
Nissan is fully engaged in reducing emissions and improving fuel economy and efficiency. Launching a clean diesel engine in the US will offer customers the benefits of fuel economy, CO2 reduction and a satisfying, fun-to-drive performance that is a hallmark of the Nissan brand. You can e...
Thursday, Mar 29
Nissan to Introduce New Engine Valve Control Technology on Infiniti G37 Coupe; Up To 10% Efficiency Gain
Nissan had earlier announced plans to install the VVEL system, which contributes up to a 10% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon-dioxide emissions compared to an engine of the same displacement without VVEL, on its products worldwide starting from FY07 under the Nissan Green Pro...
