"A big hit," is how Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn predicts its all-electric Nissan Leaf will be when it is offered in the US. The Leaf is the first affordable, mass-market all-electric vehicle that will be made available in the US.

Since last month, Nissan has recorded 13,000 reservations in the US. To reserve a vehicle, customers only have to deposit $99 (a refundable amount). In Japan, Nissan has received 6,000 reservations for the…

05.05.2010 , HONOLULU

Nissan's Leaf electric vehicle officially became available for order this week, with the Japanese automaker taking 6,635 reservations for the zero-emission EV. All reservations were made on line and required a $99 refundable deposit.

The Nissan Leaf officially became available for order on April 20, but only those individuals that previously expressed interest in the car are currently able to place orders. The Leaf ordering process will become available to the general public…

GE, Nissan: Plugged in for smart-charging electric cars

GE and Nissan team up to develop the smart-charging infrastructure necessary to extend the power of plug-in electric cars

Laura Clapper | Tue Apr 27, 2010 TAGS: Auto Manufacturing, Clean energy, Electric cars, Fuel efficient vehicles, Zero emissions

The Nissan Leaf

GE and Nissan have joined forces to improve the charging ability of plug-in electric cars. The Japanese automaker and American energy leader signed a three-year Memorandum of…

03.30.2010 , FRANKLIN, Tenn.

NISSAN DELIVERS AFFORDABLE SOLUTIONS FOR PURCHASE, LEASE OF ALL-ELECTRIC NISSAN LEAF

As low as $25,280 ($32,780 MSRP minus up to $7,500 federal tax credit)
Lease world's first mass-marketed EV for $349 per month

• Nissan's redesigned minivan is due in U.S. showrooms in early 2011.
• The Quest gets a full sheet metal overhaul and interior upgrade, including a 5-inch increase in width.
• Nissan's 3.7-liter VQ V6 will produce 300 horsepower.

FRANKLIN, Tennessee - Nissan has released a teaser shot of its redesigned Quest minivan, which is due to reach U.S. showrooms in early 2011.

Based on the redesigned Nissan El Grand minivan?

Nissan will begin delivering the zero-emission Leaf at the end of the year and plans to begin mass production in 2012, planning for a capacity of 500,000 cars in Europe, Japan, and the U.S.A.  Nissan is going to be the only relevant player…

03.01.2010 , FRANKLIN, Tenn.

EPA NAMES NISSAN 2010 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR

Nissan earns award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency

Back in the 1970's, Nissan, then known as Datsun, was first to market in the U.S. with a compact pickup - well before Ford, Chevy, Dodge - or Toyota. That truck has morphed into today's Frontier.

Nissan seriously upped the ante in 2005, redesigning the Frontier, and capturing the leading edge of this market segment. The Frontier is…