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…

If you've been paying attention to Nissan news lately, you know the Japanese automaker debuted an all-new quick charger, in September. Boasting 500V (20V more than the last generation) it's currently slated to hit select Japanese markets, next month. If you're expecting it to be faster than the 480V variant, which offers a 30-minute, 80-percent charge time, you'll be very pleased.

You'll also be happy to know, Nissan isn't planning to take a break from pioneering the EV segment. Proving they're not one to take their foot off the gas pedal, on the…