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2013 LEAF ECO and B-mode (SV and SL trims)

June 25, 2013
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Or, “Which mode do I use?” In September 2011 we wrote an article about the ECO drive mode on the LEAF. It has proven to be one of our most read articles. For the 2013 model year, Nissan has offered some changes to the system on the SV and SL trim levels. This article is [...]

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What to write about

June 19, 2013
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The perils of writing about the Nissan LEAF Don’t get me wrong. In fact, I love writing about this great new technology, and helping to educate consumers about the potential of moving from a traditional petroleum burning vehicle (be it gasoline or diesel powered), and bringing them into the fold of the few, the proud, [...]

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Department of Energy chimes in on cost of driving an EV

June 11, 2013
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US average regular gasoline costs three times electric eGallon First you should know that there is no such thing as an eGallon of gas. What the Department of Energy (DOE) is saying is that from an economic perspective, you can drive your electric vehicle (EV) the same distance as a gasoline powered vehicle for roughly [...]

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Honda reduces Fit EV lease

May 31, 2013
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New lease rate hoping to improve interest Honda, recognizing that their Fit EV is not even close to appealing to their customer base, has done what auto manufacturers have done since the automobile’s first days – throw money at it. And not only for new customers, but existing customers also, which is unique. It sounds [...]

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PEVs in California triple from 2011 to 2012

May 23, 2013
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EVs gaining ground in California The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) has released its second survey of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owners (found here). We reported on the results of the first survey last August (found here). With information provided by over 2,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners, this report provides information and details found [...]

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LEAF sales shine where infrastructure lives

May 19, 2013
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West Coast strength proves infrastructure helps sales This week Nissan announced that LEAF sales passed the 25,000 mark in the US and over 60,000 worldwide. Recognizing that electric vehicle (EV) sales drive infrastructure build-out, Nissan also acknowledges that infrastructure build-out drives EV sales. “We’ve also learned how infrastructure plays a role in a consumer’s decision to [...]

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Bosch Level 2 Charge Station under $450

May 9, 2013
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Available to order now Bosch, the spark plug, appliance, automotive navigation system maker (among myriad other items) has developed, and is now offering, a 16 amp, 240 volt residential charging solution for $449. Rated for either indoor or outdoor installations the Power Max charge station comes with a 12 foot cord and is a permanent [...]

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Nissan’s 500 quick charger installations

May 8, 2013
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Dealership installations underway in Southern California Back in January we wrote about Nissan’s plan to install 500 quick charge stations around the country in 18 months (found here). Details then were sketchy, and when we reached out to Nissan recently we got little more to go on. Asking our contact at Nissan about Nissan’s plans [...]

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2013 LEAF earns Top Safety Pick

May 7, 2013
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LEAF joins Altima as 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick The 2013 LEAF proves itself to not only provide low cost of ownership benefits, but strong safety benefits as well. This comes as no real surprise as LEAF earned the award for the 2011 and 2012 model years also. One real difference for 2013 though is [...]

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KBB names 2013 LEAF Best Green Car of 2013

April 21, 2013
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  LEAF tops list of green choices Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the long-time source of vehicle value, has selected the 2013 Nissan LEAF as the best green car of 2013 saying: ”You won’t find an all-electric car that offers a better balance of range, practicality, refinement and value than the Leaf.” KBB , founded in 1926, originally [...]

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