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Nissan Unveils an Electric NV200

Based on the same platform as the Nissan Cube and Micra, the NV200 is back on the table since its first mention at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009.  The carmaker unveiled the first sketch of the electric utility van in Tokyo.

Few details are known at this point, but the announcement coincides with an agreement between the government and Renault-Nissan France to produce batteries in the French plant at Flin.  It’s assumed that production will take place in France.

Nissan is already taking the lead in the electric vehicle market with the Leaf, which will be the first of its kind to be heavily marketed around 2012.  The Nissan NV200 will also take some style elements from other cars in the range, such as the steep windshield, flowing headlamps and front-located plug receptacle.

The commercial and utility world will soon be getting much less noisy.

 

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Infiniti Introduces Forest Air

Beginning in 2011, the Infiniti M will be equipped with the Forest Air climate system, which will control odour and humidity in the cabin.

The Forest Air system uses a Plasmacluster electronic air purifier to filter and eliminate odours.  Not only can the system get rid of smells stuck on interior seats, but it can even remove the smell of the wet dog that was in your car for the past week.

According to Infiniti, the system also fights bacteria, moulds, yeasts and allergens.  In conclusion, the Japanese automaker is now offering their clients the opportunity to take in the fresh air of the forest, even when they’re stuck in a city traffic jam!

 

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Infiniti Goes Green

After taking the first step with the M Hybrid, Infiniti is continuing to develop a range of environmentally-friendly vehicles.

The brand’s parent company, Nissan, has already introduced the Leaf, which is an electric version of the NV200.

For Infiniti, Ghosn teased the crowd by confirming that a stylish and luxurious electric car with seats for 4 is in the works.  Perhaps it will be a production of the gasoline concept, Essence, which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009.

 

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Nissan Signs a Deal with Vancouver

The Nissan Leaf, the first entirely electric car, is headed to the market and will first appear in B.C., Canada starting in 2011, one year before it hits the global market.

Vancouver and the Renault-Nissan alliance penned a deal to make the city a large-scale test for developing zero-emission vehicles.

The challenge now is to prepare Vancouver and other cities in the province to accommodate recharging devices, which is where BC Hydro’s involvement comes into play.

Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, revealed that the agreement is in line with his goal of moving the city closer to the goal of having zero-emission mobility and becoming the greenest city in the world. 2011 will mark an important year, with Vancouver’s plans of reaching the objectives by 2020.

 

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Honda To Introduce Electric Car

The car is expected to comply to the increasingly stringent environmental standards, according to Japan’s Nikkei business daily.

Honda’s electric is set to be unveiled during the Tokyo auto show in October 2009.

Toyota and Volkswagen are also among the auto manufacturers that intend to develop electric vehicles, though only a few official announcements have been made.

Electric technology is still costly and complex to implement, and meanwhile offers a limited driving range.

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Nissan offrira la Leaf en Amérique

La Leaf est une compacte rechargeable à quatre portes à hayon. Elle sera commercialisée au Japon et en Amérique du Nord dès 2010.

La Leaf se veut sportive, mais non agressive. Une attention particulière a été portée à l’aérodynamisme de la voiture afin de la rendre plus économe. 

Elle pourra accueillir cinq adultes, grâce à ses dimensions (Longueur: 4445 mm, Largeur: 1770 mm, Hauteur : 1550 mm) un peu plus importantes que l’actuelle Versa.

Au niveau des performances, la Leaf disposera d’un moteur de 80 kW (107 chevaux) et aura une autonomie de 160 km. Sa vitesse maximale est fixée à 140 km/h.

Nissan croit pouvoir inonder le marché de véhicules électriques dès 2012.