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The Nissan LEAF has been such a success here in the States, that Nissan recently opened ordering up to every state in the country. This is the first EV to go on sale nationwide, and it's already won tons of awards and recognition for its efficiency and its stylish design. It's a bit of a different story overseas, however, and Nissan has plans to tweak it a bit for European drivers.

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For the 7th year, Orange Coast College campus clubs come together to put on a fantastic event, the OCC Green Coast Day!

Come join thousands of others as we participate in bringing awareness about the environment and sustainability.  You're invited to visit the many exhibits, featuring different fuel efficient vehicles, electric, hybrid, and alternative fuels

Of course the plug-in Nissan LEAF will be there with Connell Nissan staff going over the features and technology...

Each day, 600,000 New Yorkers hop in the back of a taxi - the iconic yellow cab that is a symbol of New York City around the world. Starting today, the first full vehicle prototype of the Taxi of Tomorrow can be seen by drivers, passengers and owners. The 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi, New York's Taxi of Tomorrow, will make its global debut tonight at a special event in SoHo with Nissan President and?

We have good news, Costa Mesa drivers: charging your Nissan LEAF is about to get a lot easier. Governor Brown has recently announced a $120 million 'Electric Expressway' that will add more than 10,000 charging stations for EVs and plug-in hybrids.

You probably know that the state of California hopes to have more than 1.5 million zero emission vehicles on the road by 2025. And while tax incentives and environmental concern have helped...

What's the number one question of prospective Nissan LEAF owners have?  We all know the huge environmental impact having a 100% electric vehicle can have, so what better than having one for your daily driver. So that leaves the question, where besides my house am I going to be able to quickly charge my LEAF?
There are charging stations all over Southern California, including free options in places like UC Irvine, Orange County Airport?

The Nissan LEAF has been available in California for some time now, but other select markets around the country have been patiently waiting for its arrival. But, they don't have to wait anymore. As of March 1, Nissan became the first automaker to release their EV technology in every state in the country.

The automaker first released the LEAF in select markets late in 2010, and rolled out its launch through 2011. But it…

Recently, Nissan has made it known that over the next two years, they will be aggressively updated their lineup. Namely: a total of 20 brand-new and/or heavily refreshed models by 2014. We've been watching to see how it all unfolds, and after the North American International Auto Show, Connell Nissan has some key details about what you might be able to expect in the next few years.

Before we get into details, let...

After the successful debut of the Nissan LEAF, the automaker announced plans to expand their EV offerings with three other models. In addition to the LEAF, Nissan is looking to create an electric van or taxi, a sedan for their luxury arm, and they left one spot open for debate.

So far, Nissan has presented three viable options, starting with their Esflow two-door sports car concept. The next viable option, a city car that would...

Last year, New York City announced that they were looking for a new fleet of taxis to replace the outgoing Crown Vics. As the traditional cab had become a symbol for the City, as modes of transportation usually are (think of the Underground in London, the Cable Car in San Francisco, the Subway in NYC), finding a replacement proved to be quite the challenge. Nissan was up for the challenge, presenting the Nissan NV200 to...

Ten years ago, the idea of getting behind the wheel of an all-electric vehicle probably seemed pretty out there, didn't it? But thanks to cars like the Nissan LEAF, the electric vehicle is becoming an important part of the automotive landscape here in America. And Nissan has no plans to stop there, either. By 2020, we'll be seeing a whole new generation of electric vehicles.

 

The Japanese automaker is starting with their PIVO…