Nissan News
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Globally, the Ariya electric crossover could be shaping up to be a popular model and strong alternative to the Tesla Model Y or Hyundai Ioniq 5.
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Nissan Leaf buyers get more flexibility, with $350 for their Turo tab
When a compact EV with a range of up to 226 miles isn't enough, buyers have the option of turning to Turo, as a new incentive suggests.
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2021 Nissan Leaf Plus range test: Your mileage may vary, but mild weather is a big plus
A single range figure doesn't always accurately convey how far an EV can actually travel, or if it will fit your life.
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Report: Nissan planning small electric crossover below Ariya
The next new fully electric model from Nissan after the Ariya might be a smaller, Kicks-sized crossover.
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Nissan Ariya electric crossover is being tuned for each global market
The Ariya is due for an arrival in the U.S. later in 2021, with a choice of two battery packs and all-wheel drive in some versions.
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Nissan claims 50% thermal efficiency, from engine for e-Power hybrid system
Such a thermal efficiency, only claimed previously by racing engines, isn't yet offered in any production model.
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All-electric models could remain a small portion of Nissan's sales, with the remainder made up by E-Power hybrids.
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The vanlife electric: Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept
Nissan shows more forbidden fruit—in the form of an all-electric camper-van that might be a great weekend-getaway machine.
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2021 Nissan Leaf gets no major changes
It's a carryover year for Nissan's original electric car, while the company preps for an Ariya in its future.
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Nissan Note goes all-hybrid in Japan with revised e-Power system still due for the US
Nissan is making the Note—previously sold in the U.S. as the Versa Note—all-hybrid for its home Japan market.
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2022 Nissan Ariya prototype: First impressions, and 5 things to look forward to
Nissan's long-awaited electric SUV follows up on some of the technology in the Nissan Leaf but refocuses the brand's EV efforts for a new decade.
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Report: Nissan and Detroit startup Hercules could pair up for electric truck
Nissan has plenty of electric-vehicle expertise, but could it benefit from the pace of a startup for making a niche electric truck?
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Although the Ariya electric crossover is due to arrive in Europe after the U.S., Nissan appears to be waiting until the U.S. election to steer its marketing for the model.
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$199/month Nissan Leaf lease deal tops October roundup for EVs, hybrids, PHEVs
The Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, and Chevy Bolt EV lead the EV deals, while discounts apply to the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Toyota Prius Prime, and Camry Hybrid.
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Here's why the Nissan Leaf is the top-selling used EV in most states
Partly it's price, and although there are more Tesla Model S cars in the U.S. than Nissan Leafs, Model S owners hold onto them for much longer.
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Nissan has made more than 500,000 Leaf electric cars—in 10 years
Although it's taken Nissan a lot longer to hit this milestone than originally planned, the Leaf has made history by proving that EVs can be mass-produced.
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2022 Nissan Ariya: 10 geeky details in 300-mile, $40,000 electric crossover
Ths Nissan Ariya starts with Leaf learnings but makes a series of choices to show it's aiming for Model Y territory and beyond.
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2020 Nissan Leaf preview: More safety features, bigger touchscreen for EV compact car
The Leaf electric car comes in a range of models, some offering up to 226 miles of range and all now including an expanded set of active-safety features.
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The Dynamo cab is based on the Nissan e-NV commercial electric passenger van—not available in the U.S. In the UK it will go 174 miles on a charge.
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Nissan figured out how to make a dual-motor Leaf
It's not entirely a Leaf, actually, but a demonstration of what its next-generation scalable electric platform might be able to do.
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Nissan Ariya previews electric crossover concept at Tokyo auto show
Nissan's long-awaited electric crossover arrives in concept form—and still uses a CHAdeMO connector.
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Nissan IMk electric minicar concept is so very Japanese, suggests new small EV platform
The IMk is Nissan's latest in a series of future-mobility electric vehicle concepts; this one, however, looks aimed mainly at Japan and Europe.
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Nissan electric crossover delayed to late 2021 but previewed to dealers
Nissan has reportedly previewed its upcoming electric crossover model to dealers, who will now have to wait longer than expected for its market arrival.
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Fiat Chrysler withdraws merger offer to Renault after Nissan balks
A potential merger between Fiat Chrysler and Renault, which would have involved Japanese partners Nissan and Mitsubishi, is off the table. Fiat Chrysler withdrew the offer after Nissan, Renault's larger but junior partner withheld its support. A report in trade journal Automotive News (subscription...
Eric C. Evarts