Electric vehicles provide an important end-use for renewable energy by allowing for the replacement of fossil fuels in certain transport applications. As the market share of EVs grows, they also support the integration of VRE by presenting options for demand-side response, for example through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. The global stock of passenger EVs (electric cars) … Continue reading 2 million new electric cars were sold during 2018
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Nissan, Endesa to tap V2G (vehicle to grid) technology from electric vehicles for use in homes
V2G (vehicle to grid) technology allows both a supply of energy to an electric vehicle and the use of the energy stored in the vehicle for home consumption or for sale onto the grid (in countries where the appropriate regulation is in place). Endesa and Nissan will also work together in other areas such as … Continue reading Nissan, Endesa to tap V2G (vehicle to grid) technology from electric vehicles for use in homes
Continue readingNissan Celebrates 30,000 LEAF Sales in 2014, Best Year Ever for Sales of Any Plug-In Electric Vehicle
“Now in its fifth model year, Nissan LEAF is more popular than ever and continues to bring new buyers to Nissan,” said Brendan Jones, director, Nissan Electric Vehicle Sales and Infrastructure. “From the beginning our vision was to bring electric vehicles to the mass market in a practical and fun-to-drive package, which is what makes … Continue reading Nissan Celebrates 30,000 LEAF Sales in 2014, Best Year Ever for Sales of Any Plug-In Electric Vehicle
Continue readingRenault-Nissan Alliance Sells 200,000 Electric Vehicles
Renault-Nissan Alliance released today an important announcement on reaching the mark of 200,000 cumulative sales of all-electric vehicles in early November. This number comes almost 4 years after the launch the Nissan LEAF in December 2010, and include six models – Nissan LEAF and new e-NV200 plus four Renault – Kangoo Z.E., Fluence Z.E. (existing … Continue reading Renault-Nissan Alliance Sells 200,000 Electric Vehicles
Continue readingNissan begins LEAF Vehicle to Home (V2H) initiative
The LEAF to Home system is part of a larger Japanese Vehicle to Home (V2H) initiative to expand the use of electric vehicles in both emergencies and as parts of the overall electrical grid during daily use. The new testing is part of demand response testing and involves several Nissan LEAF sales outlets in Japan … Continue reading Nissan begins LEAF Vehicle to Home (V2H) initiative
Continue readingNissan begins selling electric vehicles Leaf in China
The Venucia e30 is ready to roll in China. The locally manufactured version of the Nissan Leaf is part of Nissan’s plan to take 20 percent of China’s EV market share by 2018. After unveiling the Chinese version of the world’s best-selling electric car earlier this year, Nissan and its Chinese partner on Wednesday launched … Continue reading Nissan begins selling electric vehicles Leaf in China
Continue readingMitsubishi and Nissan created an electric car
When electric cars first made their mainstream debut, the cheapest one you could buy in the US was the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, which before rebates came in at about $29,000. Four years later though, Mitsubishi and Nissan are teaming up to build an EV that costs half that amount before any tax rebates, reports the … Continue reading Mitsubishi and Nissan created an electric car
Continue readingNissan seeks to drive electric car Leaf into India
Nissan Motor Corp has said it wants to bring in its best-selling electric car Leaf to India and is open to collaboration with local manufacturers to provide charging infrastructure for electric cars — a key roadblock in the development of this segment. “We are actively looking at the Leaf for India….I think there is a … Continue reading Nissan seeks to drive electric car Leaf into India
Continue readingNissan’s second electric vehicle
Nissan Motor Co said it’s launching its second all-electric vehicle this month, persisting with the technology despite a much slower market acceptance than it expected since it rolled out its first electric car over three years ago. The new vehicle, a commercial van called the e-NV200, will go on sale in Europe this month and … Continue reading Nissan’s second electric vehicle
Continue readingNissan to Launch Electric Vehicles LEAF in Mexico June 30
Last month, Nissan sold the 50,000th LEAF in the United States, reaffirming its place at the top of all things EV. It was announced last week that Nissan’s friendly little electric will break new ground in a new market at the end of the month when the automaker officially releases the LEAF in Mexico and … Continue reading Nissan to Launch Electric Vehicles LEAF in Mexico June 30
Continue readingNissan starts production of Nissan’s first electric van as part of €431 million investment
Nissan has started the production of its second all-electric vehicle, the e-NV200, which will soon be available in Europe as both a passenger vehicle and light commercial van. The ceremony was attended by Spanish Ministry of Industry, José Manuel Soria, Catalan President, Artur Mas; and the Mayor of Barcelona, Xavier Trias, who were welcomed by … Continue reading Nissan starts production of Nissan’s first electric van as part of €431 million investment
Continue readingBhutan turns to Nissan electric vehicles as part of zero-emissions goal
In a deal announced today, Japanese automaker Nissan will supply electric vehicles for Bhutan’s government and taxi fleets. The Himalayan kingdom said the move is part of an effort to curb fossil fuel emissions, and hinted other manufacturers may also sell electric cars there in the future. Today, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO … Continue reading Bhutan turns to Nissan electric vehicles as part of zero-emissions goal
Continue readingNissan Leaf tops January sales for electric vehicles
The Nissan Leaf has continued its market leading electric car status in the UK, with 230 registrations in January. That total was more than 1,000% percent up on sales in January 2013 and clearly shows the Leaf continues to enjoy strong upward sales momentum in the face of growing competition. Nearly three quarters of all … Continue reading Nissan Leaf tops January sales for electric vehicles
Continue readingNorway: electric vehicles lead the car market
In Norway, electric vehicles are out-selling conventional cars, giving the country the world’s highest rate of EV ownership. Norwegians are buying more electric vehicles (EVs) than conventionally fuelled models. More than 1,200 EVs are now being sold every month in Norway And in the last three months of 2013 two EVs – the electric sports … Continue reading Norway: electric vehicles lead the car market
Continue readingFedEx to test Nissan’s electric e-NV200 delivery van in Washington DC area
After pilot programs in international markets like Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Brazil, FedEx will deploy a fleet of electric delivery vans in Washington DC. The goal is to test the Nissan e-NV200, which is 100% electric, under real-world conditions and, we can assume, eventually use EVs on a large scale and burn less … Continue reading FedEx to test Nissan’s electric e-NV200 delivery van in Washington DC area
Continue readingNissan LEAF is best-selling EV in history with 45% market share
The 100,000th customer is a British dentist. After revolutionizing passenger vehicle segment Nissan is electrifying LCVs with the e-NV200. The 100,000th all-electric Nissan LEAF is being bought by a customer in the United Kingdom. The Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-produced zero emissions vehicle, remains the best-selling EV in history with a 45% market share. … Continue reading Nissan LEAF is best-selling EV in history with 45% market share
Continue readingBritish Gas launches UK’s largest ever electric commercial vehicle pilot with Nissan e-NV200
British Gas has launched the UK’s largest ever electric commercial vehicle pilot with 28 Nissan e-NV200 vans. The nationwide pilot will last for six months and will assess how the vans perform in winter conditions under typical British Gas home services usage patterns. With 13,000 home services vans, British Gas’ fleet is one of the … Continue reading British Gas launches UK’s largest ever electric commercial vehicle pilot with Nissan e-NV200
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Japanese car makers to increase charging stations for electric vehicles
With the increase of electric vehicles on the road, drivers are also in need of accessible chargers for their electric cars. Led by Nissan Motor Co., other Japanese car makers – Honda, Mitsubishi, and Toyota – have agreed to collaborate on a project that will increase the number of electric car charges in the country, … Continue reading Japanese car makers to increase charging stations for electric vehicles
Continue readingRenault-Nissan sells 100,000th electric car
Renault-Nissan reached a major milestone earlier this month by selling its 100,000th electric vehicle. The lucky customer was American graduate student Allison Howard, who became the owner of a Leaf. “The age of the mainstream zero-emission vehicle is here,” said Renault-Nissan Alliance Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn. “We expect demand to keep growing as the … Continue reading Renault-Nissan sells 100,000th electric car
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