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Nissan Planning Independent Investigation Regarding Leaf Battery Issue
Nissan Planning Independent Investigation Regarding Leaf Battery Issue

26 Sep 2012, 09:47 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Nissan officials have announced the formation of an independent global study with the sole task of satisfying the group of unhappy Leaf owners from Arizona who have reported significant battery capa...

 
Orlando Couple Explans Benefits of Driving the Nissan Leaf
Orlando Couple Explans Benefits of Driving the Nissan Leaf

19 Sep 2012, 09:33 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / EVs like the Nissan Leaf may work for some people, while for others, their shortcomings are simply not tolerable. However, the Leaf fits into this Orlando couple’s life just fine, and, as such...

 
Carlos Ghosn Promises Cheaper Batteries for Next-Generation Nissan Leaf
Carlos Ghosn Promises Cheaper Batteries for Next-Generation Nissan Leaf

18 Sep 2012, 09:52 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Nissan Leaf has sold around 35,000 units so far, and while some owners are pleased with its performance and range, most aren’t. The main issue is the battery pack which offers a rather lim...

 
Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf August US Sales Numbers Out
Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf August US Sales Numbers Out

5 Sep 2012, 14:17 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / We previously reported that Chevrolet was expecting to sell some 2,500 Volts in August - it would have been their best-ever month. However, that figure has been surpassed by some 331 units, reaching...

 
Aftermarket Solution Gives Nissan Leaf EV Extra Range
Aftermarket Solution Gives Nissan Leaf EV Extra Range

27 Aug 2012, 07:23 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / If you are not satisfied with the range of your Nissan Leaf, live in the US and have some money to spend, you can now opt for an extra battery pack to be added inside your car, in order to considera...

 
2013 Nissan Leaf May Get 25% Range Extension
2013 Nissan Leaf May Get 25% Range Extension

20 Aug 2012, 14:14 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The main hurdle faced by the Nissan Leaf, which is otherwise an excellent all-round car, is its weak battery pack, which is only capable of taking the car 73 miles (116 km) from its destination befo...

 
Fisker Reacts to Recent Karma Fire - Battery Not to Blame!
Fisker Reacts to Recent Karma Fire - Battery Not to Blame!

14 Aug 2012, 11:35 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Fisker has officially issued a response to the recent fire-related incident from Woodside, California, regarding one of their Karmas. It took place this weekend and according to Fisker officials, th...

 
Will Ferrell Drives a Black Nissan Leaf
Will Ferrell Drives a Black Nissan Leaf

14 May 2012, 14:25 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Will Ferrell makes one heck of a George Bush impersonation, but that doesn’t mean he swings that way in the environmental side of things. In fact, he’s so keen on the environment that he...

 
Renault Zoe Expected to Outsell Nissan Leaf in Europe
Renault Zoe Expected to Outsell Nissan Leaf in Europe

14 May 2012, 13:56 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Nissan Leaf has established itself as the reference vehicle in the sector, and with good reason, as it’s genuinely a good and well engineered car. Renault, however, have announced that the...

 
Four EVs Planned by Nissan Over the Next Three Years
Four EVs Planned by Nissan Over the Next Three Years

10 May 2012, 13:17 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Nissan Leaf was the first properly engineered electric car available for the masses. It sales figures are decent and on the rise, so Nissan has decided that it’s time to expand their EV ra...

 
Odd Safety Testing for the Nissan Leaf
Odd Safety Testing for the Nissan Leaf

9 May 2012, 16:07 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The danger of a high voltage electric shock is ever present in the minds of the people who drive today’s all-electric cars. Couple that with the fear of running out of juice and it may not be ...

 
Toyota Prius Outsells Rivals in April on the US Market
Toyota Prius Outsells Rivals in April on the US Market

3 May 2012, 08:56 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / It’s hardly a surprise that the Toyota Prius is the top selling hybrid in the world as it has had a chance to make a name for itself for over 15 years and is now in its 3rd generation - the be...

 
Nissan Leaf Sales Hit 1,000 in Norway
Nissan Leaf Sales Hit 1,000 in Norway

27 Apr 2012, 12:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nissan hasn’t exactly impressed with sales of the all-electric Leaf in America, despite the government incentives. However, the US isn’t the only place were EV are encouraged, as places ...

 
Nissan Leaf to Be Redesigned, Made Cheaper in Europe
Nissan Leaf to Be Redesigned, Made Cheaper in Europe

13 Apr 2012, 11:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Despite being a decent, well thought-out product, Nissan’s Leaf electric car has its fair share of critics, especially people who say it’s to expensive. But apparently, styling is also a...

 
Chevy Volt Sales Hit Record in Match, Leaf Steady
Chevy Volt Sales Hit Record in Match, Leaf Steady

4 Apr 2012, 09:55 UTC · By: Alexandru Ungureanu / Things go as planned for the electric and hybrid cars manufactures as gas price goes up and people start looking for alternatives. The vehicle sales situation improved in the last few months and it ...

 
Nissan Leaf European Dealers to Increase Ten Fold
Nissan Leaf European Dealers to Increase Ten Fold

14 Mar 2012, 11:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nissan has today announced today its electric vehicle market expansion plans for 2012. The zero emissions LEAF hatch will be rolled out across Europe from ten times as many dealers than before, as t...

 
Nissan Leaf Order Books Open in All 50 States
Nissan Leaf Order Books Open in All 50 States

1 Mar 2012, 16:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The first day of spring is an important one for the Nissan Leaf, as the electric vehicle is now available for order in all 50 US states. This is the vehicle’s final launch stage, with Nissan a...

 
Nissan Leaf Available as Rental Car in Paris and London
Nissan Leaf Available as Rental Car in Paris and London

9 Feb 2012, 12:32 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nissan and Europcar have joined forces with Eurocar and a fleet of pure electric Leaf hatchback will now be available as hire cars in two of Europe’s busiest capitals - London and Paris. Start...

 
Nissan Announces Australian Pricing for Leaf EV
Nissan Announces Australian Pricing for Leaf EV

21 Dec 2011, 16:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The all-electric Nissan Leaf hatchback is finally making the trip to Australian shores and will be available starting June 2012. Today the Japanese automaker has revealed that it will retail for the...

 
Nissan Leaf Commercial: Sockets Sing Happy Birthday!
Nissan Leaf Commercial: Sockets Sing Happy Birthday!

11 Dec 2011, 11:52 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nissan likes usually likes to brag that their successful EV is all-electric and doesn’t have a gas tank. However, for the Leaf’s first birthday, they laid down the hatchet and decided to...