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e-NV200 to be tested in Tokyo – again

July 14, 2013
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Testing will provide additional feedback for 2014 launch We have been writing about the e-NV200 for so long the latest announcement by Nissan of its test with DHL Japan is almost a non-event. The e-NV200 will be Nissan’s second global electric vehicle (EV) with its commercial launch next year. The e-NV200 uses the LEAF drivetrain, [...]

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Bosch to partner with Mitsubishi, GS Yuasa on next gen lithium ion batteries

July 7, 2013
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Operations due to begin early 2014 Bosch, one of the leading global automobile suppliers, is partnering with Mitsubishi Corporation and GS Yuasa International to produce next generation high performance lithium ion batteries. GS Yuasa is a long-time lithium ion battery producer providing product to Mitsubishi, Honda and the new Detroit Electric. GS Yuasa was established [...]

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June LEAF Sales Data

July 2, 2013
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LEAF sales continue strong Nissan has just announced record June sales for the company, led by the Altima family sedan – typically the best selling segment for all automakers. Of more interest to Living LEAF readers is how the LEAF is doing. Sales were up 213 percent over June of 2012, from 535 last year [...]

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Bosch sees 300km (186 mile) EV range by 2020

June 9, 2013
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This is what nobody else is reporting We wrote an article recently about Bosch providing the first $450 Level 2 home charging system (found here). Upon reading the news of Bosch announcing a 180 mile range mass market electric vehicle (EV) by 2020 (found here), we thought that we needed to do some homework. So [...]

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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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Spark EV priced at $26,685

May 24, 2013
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Sub $20,000 after incentives We really were thinking that this would be a less than positive story. After all, this is Living LEAF, right? But after taking another look at some of the specs of the Spark EV, and considering the price point that Chevrolet chose to place on this car, we found ourselves rethinking [...]

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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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Tesla S shines with Consumer Reports

May 12, 2013
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Image source: Tesla Motors Model S scores 99 out of 100 points We must say right up front that we are not big fans of Tesla. Admittedly, as much of that has to do with our feelings toward Tesla’s founder as it does with the car itself. Let’s just say that we’re not big fans [...]

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CODA files bankruptcy

May 2, 2013
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 Seeks future in energy storage In an unsurprising move, CODA is seeking bankruptcy to terminate its automotive manufacturing to focus on energy storage. CODA’s attempt to enter the automotive industry seemed destined to fail from the start – take an aged Chinese gas powered sedan, insert an electric vehicle drivetrain, delay the launch multiple times, [...]

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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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