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Stopgap larger battery 2016 LEAF due this fall

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Ernie Hernandez

2016 LEAF to bridge gap to LEAF 2.0 [UPDATE 6/13/2015] I have confirmation that Nissan’s upper two trim levels will use the new technology battery cells in the current battery modules. Nissan will not confirm the range, but it’s a … Continue reading →

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How the 2013 Nissan LEAF price reduction will influence the EV market

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Ernie Hernandez

A closer look at EVs in the US With the introduction of the 2013 LEAF, Nissan has changed the envelope within which all electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States must now compete. Here’s why. First, we should note that … Continue reading →

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2013 Nissan LEAF pricing announced

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Ernie Hernandez

Significant price reductions with domestic production $28,800. That is the new entry level price of the 2013 Nissan LEAF. Take off the federal and state incentives in California, the LEAFs best selling state to date, and the new LEAF S … Continue reading →

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Nissan announces 2013 LEAF specifications

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Ernie Hernandez

Lower priced LEAF to be available Let me warn you now – if you want to learn about the changes to the 2013 LEAF you might as well grab a cup of coffee (or perhaps a stronger beverage of your … Continue reading →

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New Smyrna battery plant online

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

Ultimately capable of building 200,000 packs annually When Nissan moved into the Southeast and started production in Smyrna, Tennessee in 1983, not many probably looked ahead 30 years. If they did, they would see that first conventional gasoline vehicle plant grow to accomodate … Continue reading →

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2013 LEAF announced – for Japan

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

Still awaiting US Spec LEAF announcement Last week Nissan Global announced the updated 2013 Nissan LEAF for the Japanese home market. Think evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. There is a launch video of the announcement – in Japanese. We tried to … Continue reading →

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