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With the Nissan LEAF, we've already seen the Japanese automaker change the dynamic of everyday driving with the emission-free vehicle. This year, the automaker aims to take efficiency from the streets of Monmouth Junction and beyond, and bring it to the world of auto racing, as the Nissan DeltaWing supercharged racecar will make its debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans, the legendary endurance race in France.

Even if it has been a mild winter across Monmouth Junction, Freehold and East Windsor this year, you probably aren't spending lots of time, or even thinking about getting on a bicycle. Nissan has, and is upping its commitment to the sport of cycling, personal fitness, and a commitment to the environment, teaming up to co-sponsor the tour-winning squad RadioShack Nissan Trek.

There's no denying that the Nissan LEAF is taking off here in the United States, but did you know that it's also flourishing across the globe? It goes without saying that the EV is a hit in Japan, as the automaker released it there first. But, it's also quickly gaining traction in Europe, where Nissan is now preparing to install quick chargers in some gas stations in order to promote an even…

Nissan's vision of a zero-emission future is starting to come together, and now they're showing the whole world their dream. We here at Acme Nissan think that this is a pretty bold move, and they've decided to do it in a way that not only attracts people, but engages them as well.

Nissan's way to engage people with their zero-emission plan is an interactive website that has been named, "The Planet…

Nissan is paying close attention to the public's car-buying trends, and their latest initiative with eco-friendly housing developer City Ventures proves it. The two companies have teamed up to pre-wire 190 homes in California for EV charging, so that more people can be ready for zero-emission driving. This is something that we here at Acme Nissan are quite excited for, not only because it is a great initiative, but also because it is paving…

If you read or watch the news, you know that Nissan Motor Co. has been struggling to meet demand for its hot-selling, pure-electric LEAF. Well, according to more recent reports it may face additional tribulations when it resumes taking orders.

To put Nissan's situation into perspective: In the fiscal year, starting in April, the Japanese automaker has capacity to produce 50,000 LEAFS. This might seem like more than enough for a new electric car. However, 17,000 of those 50,000 LEAFS will go toward fulfilling existing orders. Nissan ultimately expects to be consumed with filling existing orders…

The Nissan Leaf has been take great leaps to be the greatest and best selling all-electric vehicle on the roads of North America. Now the Leaf is taking a different approach and is entering into the gaming world.

We now know that Leaf's seven-inch display gives real-time information, like how much CO2 the driver is keeping out of the atmosphere, along with daily, weekly, and monthly reports to drivers. The program is called CARWING, actually, and is available onboard all Nissan Leaf EV's.

Similar to online flash games and sites like Foursquare, the Leaf will allow users to…

The Leaf (short for Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family) become the first electric vehicle to win European Car of the Year. The car officially launched in the US this month, and Nissan it expects to gain a huge following and time goes on.

"The Leaf will serve as a standard, a benchmark, for other manufacturers when they build new electric vehicles," said Mamoru Kato, auto analyst at Tokai Tokyo Research Center.

The all-electric Leaf is touted as an "evolutionary step from petrol-electric hybrids" as the car emits zero-emissions. It and other electric vehicles' carbon footprint is determined by the way the…

Recently Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 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 can see the potential of electric vehicles and they continue to envision new possibilities with 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 our proposal to make this a reality.

New Mobility Concept is 100% electric vehicle with no emissions…

What type of consumers does the 2011 Nissan Leaf attract? Well, celebrities for one. Bill Nye The Science Guy will be driving one soon. So will Alyssa Milano and Lance Armstrong. But what about non-celebrity types?

Nissan did a study that shows the  new Leaf driver is 45 years old, many of which are those who already own and share experiences with hybrid or electric cars.

Another important fact to take into account from this…