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Nissan LEAF electric vehicle available for pre-orderUK car buyers can now secure an order for the Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, mass-produced, 100% electric vehicle. Customers can sign up online and put down a refundable £257 deposit. This is the first step in securing a place on the list to receive one of the first Japanese-built Nissan LEAFs, deliveries of which will start in March priced at £23,990 (including £5,000 government incentive). These motoring pioneers will then get an opportunity to test-drive their prospective purchase by the end of this year, at which point they will need to formally confirm their order. A dedicated call centre has also been set up to assist customers with questions. Paul Willcox, Managing Director of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, said: “The Ni... [more] Pre-orders for Nissan LEAF will commence on September 1st in the UKNissan International SA has confirmed that pre-orders for Nissan LEAF in the UK will commence on September 1, following Portugal and the Republic of Ireland. The ordering process is a first step in securing a place on the list to receive the Nissan LEAF and means Portuguese, Irish and British customers will be first in line to receive the car in Europe when it launches early next year. Nissan LEAF deliveries begin in Portugal in January, Ireland in February and the UK in March. "This announcement brings zero-emissions motoring one step closer to reality in Europe," said Simon Thomas, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Nissan International SA. "Nissan LEAF will appeal on many levels; it's a completely zero-emission electric c... [more] |
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Electric car battery maker gets cash infusion
INDIANAPOLIS The parent company of electric car battery maker EnerDel Inc. says it will use $65 million in additional money to help increase production at its central Indiana factories. New York-based Ener1 Inc. says the money comes from selling stock and notes to investors. EnerDel has about 300 total workers at its Indianapolis headquarters and at Noblesville and Mount Comfort factories.SAN ...
Hyundai shows off SKorea's first electric car
Hyundai Motor unveiled its first electric car Thursday — the BlueOn — as it moves to catch up with Japanese rivals that have jumped ahead in the field.
Hyundai unveils South Korea's first electric car
Hyundai Motor Thursday unveiled South Korea's first full-speed electric car, designed to tap into the increasingly competitive electric auto market, hailed as the industry's future.
Hyundai unveils electric car
SEOUL - HYUNDAI Motor, South Korea's No.1 carmaker, unveiled its first pure electric car on Thursday, with a goal of commencing mass production of the vehicles in 2012. The 'BlueOn,' based on its i10 hatchback, will be powered by batteries made by SK Energy with a capacity of 16.4 kilowatts per hour, Hyundai said in a statement, without disclosing prices for the vehicle. The BlueOn can run 140 ...
Edison lets electric car buyers figure out potential power bills
If you're considering buying an electric car, you can now go online to get an estimate of how much the vehicle will increase your power bill.
Hyundai Shows off SKorea's First Electric Car
Hyundai shows off South Korea's first electric car as president takes test drive South Korea - Asia - Government - United States - Embassies and Consulates
Hyundai shows off SKorea's first electric car
Hyundai Motor unveiled its first electric car Thursday ? the BlueOn ? as it moves to catch up with Japanese rivals that have jumped ahead in the field.Hyundai showed off the car on the grounds of Seoul's hillside Blue House, the office and residence of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who...
Electric Car Advocate Becomes Salesman For Nissan Leaf
Plug-In America's Paul Scott will sell the cars at Santa Monica Nissan.
Electric car ends coast-to-coast trip
A 21-year-old engineering student is claiming to be the first person to cross mainland Canada in an electric car.
Edison website provides estimates of electric car costs
People considering buying an electric car can now go online to get an estimate of how much the vehicle will increase their power bill, Southern California Edison officials announced today.
