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Nissan displays 3 light commercial truck models using Nissan LEAF systems and components

Green Car Congress

Nissan Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co., The e-NT400 Atlas Concept is an EV concept vehicle based on the Atlas F24 and equipped with Nissan LEAF components. The Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery is scheduled for release in Japan in fall 2012. Atlas F24 Power Supply Truck. e-NT400 Atlas Concept.

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US and Japan collaborating on smart grid project in Hawaii; EV operation and charging, including grid-balancing services

Green Car Congress

JFE Engineering Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Japan, Ltd., have been selected as contractors for a joint US-Japan collaboration supporting a Smart Grid project on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Smart Grid Model at a Substation with One Distribution Grid Level in Kihei (Hitachi). Hitachi, Ltd.,

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

And at the headquarters of Pacific Gas and Electric, utility executives are preparing “heat maps” of neighborhoods that they fear may overload the power grid in their exuberance for electric cars.&#. Nissan plans to build the Leaf in Tennessee eventually.). February 15, 2010. Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nissan Includes PHEVs in its long-term development program. Focusing on all-electric, Nissan-Renault partnership with Better Place for EVs. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. No announced plans. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. Maybe they can sell it on the ability to be recycled.