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Nissan Infiniti hybrid boasts original technology

The 2010 Geneva Motor Show has been a showcase for the green cars of tomorrow – but few are as technically astounding as Nissan Infiniti’s new M35 Hybrid. The vehicle uses an original parallel one motor/two clutch hybrid system along with a 3.5litre V6 engine, a 50kW electric motor and a seven-speed transmission. According to Owen Thunes, [...]

New Micra joins green elite

Its not just alternatively-fuelled concepts that are catching the eye at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, soon-to-be-launched production cars are also boasting their eco-credentials too. One such model is the new Micra. Nissan’s next generation of the supermini which last year celebrated its quarter century anniversary is set to cut under 100g/km of CO2 for [...]

Leaf available to order this summer

Nissan has confirmed that order books for its all-electric Leaf model will open in selected European markets this summer, with the first batch of cars, all left-hand drive being delivered in late 2010. The revelation came as Nissan released details of its planned display at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, of which the Leaf will [...]

Nissan introduces seventh-generation Patrol

Boasting a brand new platform, a high-end V8 engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission, Nissan has launched the seventh-generation of its Patrol model that promises to be better than ever. The flagship SUV will include a newly developed 5.6litre V8 engine with variable valve event and lift (VVEL) and direct injection gasoline technologies. It delivers 400hp [...]

Hertz to rent out Nissan Leaf models

Car rental giant, Hertz has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nissan to help bring the carmaker’s electric Leaf model onto the road. Hertz is now set to become the first firm to publicly rent out the all-electric four seater when the car goes on sale in late 2012. Under the terms of the [...]

Nissan forms another electric car partnership

Nissan continues to expand its electric car partnerships across the United States ahead of the launch of the eagerly anticipated Nissan LEAF. Having already established partnerships with Orlando (see article) and Houston (see article) in recent weeks, now it is the turn of the State of Massachusetts to promote the development of an electric vehicle charging [...]

Video: Nissan Cube, from Tokyo to London

In 2002, an all-new second generation Nissan Cube was introduced in the Japanese market.  More spacious inside, more glass outside, with more power and, more importantly, a few more angles and curved surface details added to its compact, slab-sided exterior. Quintessentially Japanese, this new Cube took Tokyo by storm.  A pocket-sized fun-and-function cocktail mixing the [...]

Nissan adds another city to list of partners

Last week it was Orlando (see article) and this week it is the turn of the city of Houston to enter into an agreement with Nissan to advance zero emission mobility. An announcement was made at the Houston stop of the Nissan LEAF zero emissions tour as the build up continues towards the launch of the [...]

Renault-Nissan forms electric car partnership in Orlando

Having already established numerous partnerships with governments and municipalities around the world, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has added another high profile city to its list of partners. This time it is the turn of Orlando and the Orlando Utilities Commission which have agreed to join the Alliance in promoting the development of an electric vehicle charging network, [...]

Renault-Nissan brings electric car charging to hotels

If electric cars are to move beyond being a niche product and become mainstream it’s paramount to develop electric car charging infrastructure – something that Renault-Nissan is taking the lead on. Nissan Motor Company Ltd has now signed a memorandum of understanding with All Japan Ryokan Association to develop charging infrastructure in hotels affiliated with the [...]