Sep 29, 2020 - 02:52 pm Nissan reveals Re-Leaf as mobile power source
Nissan has developed a concept vehicle called Re-Leaf for mobile emergency power supply based on its Leaf electric model. Thanks to higher ground clearance and other modifications, the Re-Leaf can more easily access disaster areas.
Weiterlesen Sep 9, 2020 - 03:27 pm Uber pledges 100% electric vehicles globally by 2040
Uber promises that by 2040 all trips booked via its ride-hailing platform worldwide will be made with electric vehicles or micro-mobility offers such as e-scooters or rental bicycles. In the USA, Canada and Europe, this goal is to be reached by 2030.
Weiterlesen Aug 31, 2020 - 07:54 pm 0% finance on the Nissan Leaf in Ireland
Nissan and Allied Irish Banks (AIB) have launched a 0% finance on the Nissan Leaf in Ireland. The ‘Power of Zero’ initiative offers consumers the opportunity to buy a Nissan LEAF with 0% finance as well as being given one year’s free servicing.
Weiterlesen Aug 7, 2020 - 01:12 pm Nissan & E.On launch V2G project in the UK
Nissan and E.On have installed and successfully deployed 20 Vehicle-to-Grid chargers at Nissan’s European Technical Center in Cranfield, England. Now the two partners are looking for other companies that want to use V2G chargers.
Weiterlesen Jul 24, 2020 - 01:56 pm DPD UK ahead of electrification schedule
The parcel service DPD now has over 700 electric vehicles in use in the UK, and has thus reached its target of electrifying ten per cent of its UK fleet five months earlier than planned.
Weiterlesen Jul 20, 2020 - 11:54 am Rest in peace: CHAdeMO eulogy (video)
Now that Nissan has switched to CCS from CHAdeMO for its new electric model Ariya, a Youtuber has decided that it is time to say goodbye to the Japanese fast-charging standard with an appropriate mourning ceremony – a (humorous) Haiku eulogy.
Weiterlesen Jul 15, 2020 - 02:19 pm Nissan Ariya: Dedicated EV design for a “new” Nissan
Nissan revealed the new all-electric model in Japan today, deeming the Nissan Ariya crossover “to mark a new chapter” for the company’s electric vehicles to come. Indeed, the most dearly missing features in its other EV have received an overdue makeover.
Weiterlesen Jul 9, 2020 - 08:09 pm Nissan Leaf trials with V2G technology in Australia
Nissan’s vehicle-to-grid technology has arrived in Australia. With a government trial, called Realising Electric Vehicle Services (REVS), Nissan is preparing to launch V2G technology to the Australian market later this year.
Weiterlesen Jun 21, 2020 - 06:06 pm Nissan & Sunwoda exploring next-gen battery development
Nissan has announced a collaboration with Chinese company Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery to develop next-generation batteries for its e-Power vehicles jointly. The negotiations also include a production system to ensure a stable supply capacity for the shared cells.
Weiterlesen Jun 8, 2020 - 04:31 pm Cork adds 76 new electric vehicles to fleet
The Irish city of Cork has put 76 electric vehicles into operation to replace internal combustion engines. Renault Kangoo Z.E., Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Kona are used by the city’s road and housing maintenance, park management and waste disposal staff.
Weiterlesen Jun 4, 2020 - 06:40 pm UK launches next phase of ‘Electric Nation’
The next phase of the UK EV charging project ‘Electric Nation’ has been launched, with new Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) trials starting across the Midlands, South West, and South Wales. Participants are to receive free smart chargers for evaluation.
Weiterlesen May 28, 2020 - 02:14 pm Nissan to close Barcelona plant but keep Sunderland
Nissan has presented its comprehensive renovation package. Europe is no longer considered a core market. The Barcelona plant will be closed while the plant in Sunderland is to continue to operate with alliance partner Renault.
Weiterlesen May 27, 2020 - 03:21 pm Renault-Mitsubishi-Nissan restructure cooperation
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi manufacturing alliance is restructuring its cooperation. The guiding principle of the cooperation is the so-called ‘leader-follower’ principle for regions, vehicles and technologies in order to achieve greater efficiency and competitiveness in these areas.
Weiterlesen May 13, 2020 - 09:52 pm UK: Stealthy police use electric cars to hunt poachers
The Gloucestershire Constabulary is putting the country’s largest police fleet of electric cars to new tactical use. On Twitter, they described their latest ops against illegal poachers with the electric vehicles being central to their strategy.
Weiterlesen May 7, 2020 - 03:01 pm Nissan Europe adds Voltia electric van to its range
The fully-electric van is a version of the e-NV200 with a larger load floor. Until now, the model has been marketed by the e-mobility specialist under its own management but from now on, the model will be sold by Nissan in Europe as the Nissan e-NV200 XL Voltia.
Weiterlesen May 6, 2020 - 04:05 pm Nissan to introduce e-Power in Thailand
Nissan intends to introduce its range extender drive e-Power soon in Thailand where it will also be produced. Until now this range extender drive has only been offered in Japan.
Weiterlesen May 4, 2020 - 07:48 pm Nissan could withdraw from Europe
Nissan reportedly wants to withdraw from Europe and instead focus more on its main markets: the USA, China and Japan. The news comes through sources of Reuters and also includes repercussions on the alliance’s e-mobility offering.
Weiterlesen Apr 30, 2020 - 12:19 am London trial finds electric vans viable alternative to diesel
After a two and a half year pilot project to test the use of electric delivery vans in London traffic, the final report is now available. The test looked at the performance of larger electric vehicles in comparison to similar diesel models and small electric vans.
Weiterlesen Apr 23, 2020 - 04:05 pm Oxford City Council begins fleet electrification
In England, Oxford City Council has received the first six electric vehicles ordered as part of its Energy Superhub Oxford project. A further 27 battery-electric vehicles, including cars, a street sweeper, an excavator and mix of different sized vans, should be delivered over the next 3-4 months.
Weiterlesen Apr 23, 2020 - 02:44 pm Another Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi EV alliance?
A Japanese news site claims that Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi have a plan that will expand their alliance. In May, the three companies plan to start jointly developing electric vehicles and automated driving technologies.
Weiterlesen Mar 19, 2020 - 01:57 pm Nissan to electrify all product lines in Japan
Nissan is gearing up to electrify all new and redesigned models to hit the Japanese market starting in the fiscal year 2020 under tighter emissions rules, local media has learned. There is also news on the upcoming models.
Weiterlesen Mar 15, 2020 - 04:57 pm VoltAero launches hybrid aircraft prototype (video)
The French startup VoltAero launched the maiden flight of its first hybrid aircraft. The prototype, called Cassio 1, is based on a Cessna 337 Skymaster and comes equipped with two electric motors from Safran and a thrust propeller with combustion engine from Nissan.
Weiterlesen Feb 27, 2020 - 03:09 pm Nissan UK launches Leaf e+ N-TEC Limited Edition
Nissan UK is launching an N-TEC edition of the Leaf e+ with a 62-kWh battery, limited to 1,000 units. The limited-edition will join the cross-car line N-TEC versions of Micra, Qashqai and X-trail that were launched in January.
Weiterlesen Feb 12, 2020 - 10:40 am Nissan records a lullaby
It isn’t unknown for parents to take sleep-resistant babies for a spin in the car. The constant noise of the engine works as white noise, helping put the kid to sleep. As EVs are too quiet for this, Nissan developed the “world’s first emission-free lullaby”.
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