Monthly Archives: July 2011

Mitsu announces second i-MiEV trim level in Japan

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Entry level i-MiEV to cost less – at a price “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” – Warren Buffett Many automobile consumers do not think in these terms when they buy a vehicle. “What’s your bottom … Continue reading →

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Nissan NV200 EV set to start tests this month in Japan

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Electric light commercial Nissan to undergo real-world evaluation A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. Nissan is providing one electric-powered NV200 light commercial vehicle to the Japanese postal service for evaluation starting this month. This initial study … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez
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Toyota confirms Scion iQ EV for 2012

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Toyota announces new Scion iQ EV at National Dealer Meeting On June 29 Toyota announced that the 1.3 liter Scion iQ announced at the 2010 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) will also be released as an electric vehicle (EV) … Continue reading →

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U.S. LEAF sales hit 1,708 in June

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

LEAF sales climb while Volt’s languish Nissan LEAF sales got off to an extremely slow start this year. Due to the all-new nature of the LEAF – both technology and platform – Nissan wanted to take their time ramping up … Continue reading →

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Nissan moves production to weekends

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Nissan and others move production to weekends to better balance electricity use “Setsuden” is the current Japanese movement. Energy conservation in the wake of the earthquake/tsunami is being felt at all levels of Japanese life – from producing televisions, audio … Continue reading →

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