News tagged with nissan motor

Mitsubishi announces two new versions of its i-MiEV electric vehicle

(PhysOrg.com) -- In what appears to be an increasingly crowded market, Japanese car maker Mitsubishi Motors has added two new versions of its i-MiEV model all-electric vehicle. Both are pint-sized sub-compacts, ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 11, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 5 | with audio podcast report

When fueling up means plugging in

Want a Nissan Leaf? Join the 20,000 people on the waiting list to get one. The Chevy Volt got your eye? General Motors ramped up availability earlier this year to try and meet demand. With the latest generation ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Japanese electric car 'goes 300km' on single charge

Japanese developers have unveiled an electric car they said Wednesday can travel more than 300 kilometres before its battery runs flat.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 18, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (15) | comments 22

Nissan Leaf deliveries 'see slow start'

Nissan Motor had delivered only 60 units of its Leaf electric vehicle in Japan as of Friday, Kyodo News reported, despite already taking 6,000 orders due by the end of March.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 18, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Nissan rolls out Leaf electric car in Japan

(AP) -- Nissan showed off its Leaf electric car Friday, trumpeting its zero-emission technology and practicality with video of the hatchback zipping through snow and water.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 03, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Panasonic invests $30M in electric car maker Tesla

(AP) -- Panasonic Corp. is investing $30 million in Tesla Motors Inc., the U.S. maker of electric sports cars, eyeing expansion in the global market for green vehicles, both sides said Thursday.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Nissan shows tiny electric concept vehicle (w/ Video)

(AP) -- Nissan showed a two-seater electric vehicle resembling a go-cart Monday that isn't ready for sale but spotlights the Japanese automaker's ambitions to be the leader in zero-emission cars.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 01, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 3

Nissan to make electric cars in Britain from 2013

Nissan Motor on Thursday said it would start building its zero-emission Leaf electric car at a plant in Britain from 2013, saving more than 2,000 jobs in one of England's most deprived regions.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 18, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Electric cars need government support: Nissan-Renault CEO

Electric cars could help China and other countries reduce their dependency on oil but the government must provide incentive to make the shift, Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said Thursday.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Toyota to release solar charger for electric vehicles

(PhysOrg.com) -- Toyota is developing a solar charging station for electric cars and plug-in hybrids, making a green technology even greener. It has also designed a battery charger for mounting inside an electric ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (26) | comments 10 weblog

Nissan's new concept car 'feels like flying' (w/ Video)

Nissan unveiled Thursday a futuristic concept car that tilts to the side when going around bends to make drivers feel like they are gliding through the air.

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 08, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (18) | comments 14

Thailand's Nissan to introduce first eco-car next year

The Thai arm of Nissan Motor announced plans Thursday to produce the firm's first eco-car for the domestic and overseas market.

Technology / Business

created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Cars may one day mimic fish to avoid collisions

Engineers in Japan say they are a step closer to developing technology they hope will cut the risk of car crashes -- by mimicking the behaviour of fish.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 1

Nissan rolls out electric car at new headquarters

(AP) -- Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn drove quietly out of the Japanese automaker's soon-to-open headquarters Sunday in the first public viewing of its new zero-emission vehicle.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Aug 02, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (18) | comments 19

Tucson closer to having network of electric-car chargers

The Pima Association of Governments has voted to back creation of a network of electric-vehicle charging stations all around Tucson.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 05, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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