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2018 Nissan Leaf headlight detail - Courtesy Nissan_EV, Twitter

Nissan teases new Leaf on social media

Nissan has taken to Twitter to reveal a tiny detail of the forthcoming and much anticipated Nissan Leaf replacement. Unfortunately, the company wasn’t giving any additional information away, other than it will be revealed later this year. Amazing things are worth waiting for. The new #Nissan #LEAF, coming soon. #ElectrifyTheWorld pic.twitter.com/W0lnqo5iku — Nissan Electric UK

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Nissan LEAF 30kWh Tekna - Long Term Test 2016 | AutoVolt

Leaf Likes & Dislikes – Long Term Update

Having lived with the Leaf a little while now, a few things stand in both positive and negative lights. Here are my top 5 of each, although this could of course change with time and an alternative perspective. Fortunately, I must say the negative aspects are largely minor and inconsequential so Nissan could easily put them all right with the next generation of the Leaf.

It’s a little nit-picking too, but these are the types of thing you notice with general use and time, unlike on short week-long loans where the car…

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Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board at the Crystal, London

Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board Powers Ahead with Future of Mobility Vision

Nissan today announced the launch of a brand new expert Advisory Board focused on furthering the Intelligent Mobility debate beyond the automotive community in Europe. Convened for the very first time at the Crystal in London, one of the world’s most sustainable buildings, the Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board brings together a cross-section of industry leaders to tackle one of the fundamental issues of our age – the future of mobility and ‘smarter,’ cleaner living.

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Mitsubishi Outlnder PHEV 2016

Two Models Account for Over Half All Ultra-Green Vehicles on UK Roads

The Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid and the pure battery-electric Nissan Leaf account for well over half (57%) of all ultra-green vehicles on the road.

The RAC Foundation has analysed the latest DVLA data to see which of the 39 vehicles currently available for the government’s plug-in car and van grants are most common on the UK’s roads. The research found that the Mitsubishi Outlander remains the…

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Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017

Has Chevrolet’s Bolt Pushed Other EV Makers into Action?

Chevrolet aren’t known for their economising, planet-saving expertise. Instead, they’re best known for their completely at-odds gas guzzling cars that actively laugh in the face of polar bears. However, that’s a wholly unfair and out-dated reputation that is rapidly changing. Sure, like many major companies, they’re perhaps not as quick on their feet as – say – Tesla Motors, but like the young whipper-snapper, Chevrolet has the…

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