Dick Scott Nissan

The all-electric Nissan Leaf EV is available in the U.S. but Nissan plans on releasing a plug-in hybrid by 2016.  This is part of the "Nissan Green Program 2016" or NGP 2016. The goal of this program is to reduce the company's carbon footprint, as well as shift to renewable energy.

"Nissan wants to be part of the solution toward a sustainable society - for the sake of the planet and as a significant competitive advantage and a strategic differentiator in the global manufacturing sector," said Nissan President Carlos Ghosn.¹

Future models from the Japanese auto maker are…

The Nissan Leaf EV was recently awarded one of automotive's most coveted awards - The 2011 World Car of the Year. This honor not only marks a great achievement by Nissan, but also promotes electric vehicles to the top of the global market.

Jurors from Asia, Europe and North America commented that, "The Leaf is the gateway to a brave new electric world from Nissan." Highlighting the car's low carbon properties, judges added it "feels just like a normal car, only quieter".

"Such accolades could give motorists more confidence that electric vehicles are a valid alternative to conventional cars…