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Nissan Leaf, Solar-Canopy Charging Station In New SIMS Game

The Nissan Leaf is no stranger to videogames. Last year, we had a little race between a Leaf and the Toyota Prius--albeit in the realistic but completely virtual world of Gran Turismo 5. But what you can't do in Gran Turismo is virtually charge your virtual Leaf with virtual solar panels--something...

20 hours ago by Antony Ingram 2

2013 Nissan Leaf Final Ratings Issued: 115 MPGe, 75 Miles Of Range

May 15, 2013 9

Nissan Leaf Wants Apps, Needs Your Data To Make Them Work

May 15, 2013 2

2013 Nissan Leaf: Driven Through Tennessee Countryside

May 12, 2013 31

2013 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Gets IIHS 'Top Safety Pick' Rating

Nobody really wants to crash, but if you're unfortunate enough to do so it's nice to know your chances of escaping injury are better than most. That's the case with the 2013... May 9, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1

Nissan Slashes Leaf Price To Sell Electric Car In Australia

Nissan should be pleased with its Leaf sales over the first few months of this year--not only is it beating last year's monthly rate, but it's on a level with the previously... May 3, 2013 by Antony Ingram 5

Watch A 2013 Nissan Leaf Being Built In Tennessee (Video)

We always love seeing how electric cars are made. There's something fascinating about watching a car go right from the metal presses to rolling out of the factory. In recent... April 29, 2013 by Antony Ingram 21

2013 Nissan Leaf at Nissan U.S. Headquarters, Franklin, Tennessee

Best-Selling Nissan In Portland: Leaf Electric Car--Due To Electric Highway?

We've already asked whether the Tesla Model S sells more units than the equivalent BMW, Audi or Mercedes--and now Nissan is outselling regular vehicles with its Leaf. Not... April 23, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7

Are Electric Vehicles Really Zero-Emission: Yes or No?

As the owner of the first Nissan Leaf electric car sold in Maine, it is my pleasure to give slide presentations to various groups about the history, benefits, and personal... April 22, 2013 by Marc Lausier 70

Nissan Leaf Customers Get Battery Leasing Option In Europe

In America, if you want a new electric car, you go to a dealer and buy one. You might have to wait a bit of course, but generally your money gets you access to both the car... April 11, 2013 by Antony Ingram 11

2013 Nissan Leaf Electric Car: Updates, Video At NY Auto Show

Later today, we'll find out how many 2013 Nissan Leafs the company delivered last month. March was the first month that Nissan's electric car reached dealerships in volume... April 2, 2013 by John Voelcker 12

Nissan CEO Talks Electric Car Sales And Chinese Production

Carlos Ghosn is a busy man. In charge of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, his remit includes the diverse product lines of each company and most recently, each carmaker's electric... March 26, 2013 by Antony Ingram 9

2013 Nissan Leaf Real-World Range: Is It Any Higher?

it might not have been the number people were hoping for, but at 75 miles, an extra two miles of EPA range for the 2013 Nissan Leaf still represents an improvement. Even more... March 20, 2013 by Antony Ingram 23

2013 Nissan Leaf 'Facts' television ad, frame capture

2013 Nissan Leaf TV Ad: Selling Electric-Car Fun, Finally!

The 2013 Nissan Leaf electric car has some lofty sales goals associated with it--certainly higher than the 9,750 deliveries that Nissan averaged each year in 2011 and 2012... March 14, 2013 by John Voelcker 16

2011 Chevrolet Volt plugged into Coulomb Technologies 240V wall charging unit

EV Project Tells Us How Drivers Use Electric Cars

Just how do electric car owners use their cars? It's the question everyone is trying to answer, as it could shape how electric cars of the future are developed. Virtually... March 13, 2013 by Antony Ingram 16

John Duncan takes delivery of one of the first 2011 Nissan LEAF EVs, near Portland OR, 12/15/2010

Nissan Leaf Electric Car Reports Own Battery-Cell Failure Via Carwings

Wouldn't it be nice if your car could tell you not just that something was wrong, but that something might be about to go wrong? A Nissan Leaf in Washington state did just... March 12, 2013 by John Voelcker 13

Nissan Offers Leaf Owners $1,000 To Buy Other, Non-Electric Models Too

Own a Nissan Leaf? Nissan wants to thank you for it. 2011 and 2012 Nissan Leaf owners, for their loyalty, will be eligible for $1,000 off any model in Nissan's lineup. The... March 6, 2013 by Antony Ingram 4

Need To Pretend You're Not A Strong-Arm Ruler? Drive A Nissan Leaf

While state leaders have occasionally been known to appear at a photo call in some modest method of transport, official duties usually see them in something a little more... March 5, 2013 by Antony Ingram 3

Nissan Leaf Electric Car: Ultimate Guide, What You Need To Know

Back in December 2010, an unassuming compact hatchback hit the Japanese and American markets. A new small Nissan isn't normally the cause for fanfares and celebration, but... March 1, 2013 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 12