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When the Nissan LEAF first burst on to the automotive scene back in 2010, it caused a ripple that quickly turned into a wave. Fast forward a few years and other automakers are trying to launch electric vehicle waves of their own. Of course, Nissan knows that to keep the LEAF momentum going, they're going to need to add new force with each coming year. Fortunately, the automaker is well-prepared to do exactly that.

Whether you live in Japan, England, or the United States, there's on green vehicle that's taking off like no other. We here at Passport Nissan are, of course, talking about the Nissan LEAF. As the LEAF heads into its 2012 model year, Nissan has already confirmed that it will be available in more states, and they're also taking other steps to ensure that the EV remains a popular choice around the world…

To say that we here at Passport Nissan are big fans of the Nissan LEAF would be a big understatement. The LEAF represents the future of automotive commuting, promising a zero-emissions driving experience with a dynamically designed exterior and interior to make it all the more enjoyable. In creating the LEAF, however, Nissan seems to have forgotten the popular middle ground between electric vehicles and gasoline-based ones known as the hybrid segment.

This is something…

Currently, one of the biggest things holding electric vehicles back from enjoying envious sales numbers is the fact that they require lengthy recharge times once the battery runs out. The good people at Nissan realize this, which is why they're actively looking to lower the amount of time that it takes to charge an EV like the Nissan LEAF, something that we here at Passport Nissan have been following quite closely.

In September, the…

At Passport Nissan, we're pretty big fans of zero-emissions commuting. Nissan seems to have mastered the art with the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF. The demand for the 2011 Nissan LEAF was strong, but unfortunately, supply was not. The LEAF was only available in select markets during its initial launch, but now word has it that the 2012 model will expand into more states than before.

More specifically, the 2012…

The Nissan Leaf is still only available in a few US markets. It's the first 100% electric vehicles Nissan has announced, but more are expected in coming years - especially if sales of Leaf continue to impress the powers that be at the Japanese auto maker.

Nissan hopes to build vehicles "that are more efficient, more beautiful, more inspiring and more human than ever before." LEAF is one of those vehicles. The hatchback can seat…

There's a mad rush of vehicles frantically trying to hop onto the hybrid bandwagon. The Nissan Altima, however, is one car that has been riding along in this market for years now - four to be exact. Each year, Nissan has perfected the look, performance, and comfort. Here's what the current model year has in store.

2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid At a Glance

- Trim: 1 (HEV)
- Engine: 2.5-liter I4
- Horsepower (hp): 158 @5…

12.21.2010, NASHVILLE

Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) brings sustainable mobility to Tennessee with arrival of the state's first all-electric Nissan LEAF, following last week's deliveries in Northern and Southern California, Arizona, Oregon and Seattle. Nashville's Jeff Heeren took delivery of his silver Nissan LEAF SL today at Action Nissan of Nashville. This groundbreaking moment represents the state's first delivery of an affordable, mass-market, all-electric car.

Heeren, who lives with…

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a proposal for new mobility in a sustainable zero emission society and an electric vehicle (EV) embodying its proposal, 'NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT'.

Nissan continues to envision new possibilities realized by EVs. One proposal is a sustainable, efficient and convenient mode of transportation focusing on the increase of elderly and single households, as well as the trend of driving short-distances or in smaller groups. NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT is…

-- First electric vehicle to win the prestigious award --

In a historic moment for Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and zero emission vehicles, the 100% electric Nissan LEAF was awarded 2011 European Car of the Year.

The world's first mass-marketed, affordable, zero-emission vehicle for the global market beat 40 contenders to win motoring's most important accolade. This is the first time in the 47-year history of the annual competition that the award has gone to…