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One of the inconveniences associated with electric vehicles is charge time. For example, it takes about seven hours to charge the Nissan LEAF from a depleted battery using a 220/240 V charging station. Using a 110-120V charging station, that number grows to approximately 20 hours. Both require planning to ensure the LEAF doesn't run out of charge at an inopportune time. Not to mention, it puts your vehicle out of commission for anywhere…

Nissan LEAF recently had another first-ever experience. The award-winning EV compete in the inaugural Oresund Rally - a competition held in Denmark that's open exclusively to electric vehicles (EVs).

The Danish EV rally was dramatically different from events in which conventional petrol cars compete. There were no dirt storms or aerobatic-like moments. Rather, the main criteria judged at the Oresund Rally was timing, which kept things pretty calm.

Competitors were tasked with passing established checkpoints…

The BBC series Top Gear is one of the best known car review shows on television, which has much to do with the brutal honesty coming from host Jeremy Clarkson. If he doesn't like your car, he'll really let you know. Clarkson recently reviewed the Nissan Leaf. Along with the rest of Nissan's upcoming line, Clarkson said it was all too "boring." The people at Cole Nissan in Kalamazoo, MI disagree, as…

The auto maker from Japan that has already brought us two fabulous new models (the Nissan Leaf EV and Nissan Juke) is planning on a few more over the years. Well? a LOT more.  

Nissan has plans to introduce 51 new models over the next 5 to 10 years to help them achieve a lofty goal: 15% market share of vehicles in Japan, and a global share of 10%. In other words, 1 out of…

Named after Thomas Alva Edison, the Edison Awards are among the most highly-acclaimed, prestigious awards an automaker can earn. They're a tribute to the continuous pursuit of excellence and inspiration to drive America to the forefront of innovation, creativity, ingenuity, and global mobility. Needless to say, we're very proud to report that this year, Nissan earned a Bronze Edison Award, for its cutting-edge LEAF EV, within the Personal Transportation segment.

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While some drivers are hopping on the electric vehicle (EV) bandwagon without abandon, others are interested but hedge at the idea due to a lack of national EV charging station infrastructure. Nissan is in the process of developing solar-charged public charging stations. But, the day when such stations become standard is still a ways off in the distant future.

That said, all is not lost for EV drivers. In fact, there's an existing EV…