Bhutan

  • Tshering Tobgay, prime minister of Bhutan, with Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and Nissan Leaf electric car

    The small Asian nation of Bhutan has a very big goal: It hopes to convert the country's vehicles to almost all electric power. Today, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced an agreement between the nation and the carmaker to work together toward that goal. Nissan Leaf electric cars are to become both Bhutanese government vehicles and taxi cabs in the capital city of Thimphu. MORE: Bhutan Mulls Turning All Taxis Into Nissan Leaf Electric Cars The Nissan Leaf is the most successful electric car in history, with more than 100,000 sold. In today's ceremony, Ghosn...

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