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Named after Thomas Alva Edison, the Edison Awards are among the most highly-acclaimed, prestigious awards an automaker can earn. They're a tribute to the continuous pursuit of excellence and inspiration to drive America to the forefront of innovation, creativity, ingenuity, and global mobility. Needless to say, we're very proud to report that this year, Nissan earned a Bronze Edison Award, for its cutting-edge LEAF EV, within the Personal Transportation segment.

Nisan LEAF Fast Facts

-        Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV)
-        100 percent electric - no gas required
-        Highly responsive 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor
-        Range per Charge: 100 miles
-        Top…

Nissan is giving the opportunity for a Nissan owner to win a trip to the New York Auto Show and be a reporter at the event! All you need to do is create a 30-second video reporting on your Nissan vehicle, with an emphasis on what's innovative.  You can submit your entry at Nissan's Facebook page, but hurry as entries are being accepted through April 12, 2011!

I am sure many of you have heard the news that the recent earthquake in Japan has severely compromised the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. With this news many potential car buyers have been questioning the possibility of radioactive contamination in products exported from the surrounding area. As this concern mounts, automakers have been trying to reassure auto buyers that their vehicles remain unaffected. Nissan, however, is doing more than just saying that their plant is far enough away from the facility that fallout won't end up on vehicles.

As an added step to ensure consumer safety, Nissan will…