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The UK was Nissan’s largest market for electric taxi sales

Electric Taxis Increase 66 per cent in Europe

The UK was Nissan’s biggest market for worldwide electric taxi sales in the previous financial year, with 78 of the company’s zero-emission models (LEAF and e-NV200) delivered to taxi firms around the country including C&C Taxis and Premier Cabs in Blackpool.

Europe has proved to be the continent most willing to make the switch to all-electric taxis, with 48% of global sales in 2015. Worldwide, electric taxi sales have increased 34% whereas in Europe sales have increased 66% from 426 to 709…

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Northumbria NHS Nissan e-NV200

Costs Saved with Electric Nissan Vans Contribute to NHS Trust’s Patient Care

Nissan has helped one of the largest NHS trusts in the North East of England move to an almost entirely electric fleet of vehicles, with savings made from transport costs being reinvested into patient care.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has added 13 all-electric Nissan e-NV200 vans, which offer ultra-low running costs and zero emissions mobility, to its fleet. The Trust is using them to deliver health…

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Nissan LEAF glow-in-the-dark paint on Smart Highway in Nowary

Nissan Goes all Halloween with Glow-in-the-Dark LEAF on Glowing Road

In the Jan-Feb 2015 AutoVolt, we reported about a road illuminated by luminous paint, rather than by lights. A road in Holland is being tested with electroluminescent paint that literally lights up the road rather than using street lights. What’s more, the special paint is charged by the power of the sun during the day

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Nissan e-NV200 Combi - Zero Emission sign - PHOTO: Jonathan Musk

Electric Blue EV Taxi Company Almost Ready to Plug-in

A new electric taxi company with a difference is readying themselves for imminent launch. Electric Blue has begun work installing their first Rapid Charger network in Watford, Hertfordshire, which is designed to recharge an electric taxi every 25 minutes and should be open by early April. Alex Calnan, Director of Electric Blue said: “The #ElectricRevolution

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Nissan Supply First Electric Vehicles for UEFA Monaco Fleet

n a first for the UEFA Champions League, Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of Europe’s most prestigious club football competition, is bringing all-electric vehicles to the official UEFA vehicle fleet. The fleet is transporting delegates, partners and officials around Monaco as part of the 2014/15 UEFA Champions League group stage draw, which is being

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Nissan e-NV200 electric van prices announced

Nissan e-NV200 Prices Announced

Nissan have announced pricing for their all electric van. Starting at a mere £13,393 (with government grant, battery lease option and excluding VAT) the new van appears to be remarkably good value and is available both as an ordinary empty-box van and as a five seat spacious and practical family car/van. Nissan is hoping the

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