Car giants rejecting electric route

Car giants rejecting electric route

28 Sep 2012 by Paul Gover

The world’s three largest carmakers have all rejected battery-powered cars this week at Europe’s biggest car show of 2012.Volkswagen and Toyota have joined General Motors in a stronger commitment to ...Read more
Nissan Leaf EV stretch limo

Nissan Leaf EV stretch limo

19 Jul 2012 by Karla Pincott

You can understand having a stretch Caddy or Holden Statesman ... long wheelbase, but somebody's looked at it said 'we need it longer' to haul around hens' parties. Even a stretched Hummer made ...Read more
Beyond be-Leaf

Beyond be-Leaf

18 Jun 2012 by Peter Barnwell

But Nissan wants you to open your wallet this wide for the privilege of  appearing "green'' and driving the new electric-only Leaf.There are a few issues you need to keep in mind with such vehicles. ...Read more
Nissan Leaf goes on sale

Nissan Leaf goes on sale

15 Jun 2012 by Karla Pincott

The five-seater Nissan Leaf has gone on sale with the promise of 170km range from a full 24kWh battery charge – which means a cost from around 2c per kilometre in fuel compared to 11c/km for a ...Read more
Electric car resale values low

Electric car resale values low

3 May 2012 by Mark Hinchliffe

With the Nissan Leaf electric hatchback about to be launched here, sales of second-hand electric cars are showing early indications of low retained values. Brisbane City Council recently sold one ...Read more
Nissan signs Origin Energy deal for Leaf

Nissan signs Origin Energy deal for Leaf

27 Mar 2012 by Neil Dowling

Origin says it will provide eastern states customers access to electricity from sustainable sources, home and office charging equipment, electricity management and advice in its key eastern states ...Read more
New Nissan Pulsar and Patrol to lead roll-out

New Nissan Pulsar and Patrol to lead roll-out

17 Feb 2012 by Paul Gover

It also has the compact Almera, a Diesel Dualis, and the battery-powered Leaf, as well as another sharpening tweak to the GT-R supercar to fold into a richer product mix. Then there are four upscale ...Read more
Charging stations rolling out

Charging stations rolling out

14 Feb 2012 by Mark Hinchliffe

ChargePoint CEO James Brown says they have installed more than 50 public charging stations since their first was installed on May 24, 2010. "Since then we have installed points from Townsville to the ...Read more
Nissan e-NV200 is electric Leaf van

Nissan e-NV200 is electric Leaf van

10 Jan 2012 by Karla Pincott

The Koreans starred, the Japanese mounted a comeback, and One Ford hit the headlines with an extended family of Focus-based newcomers that it is certain to make a big hit in Australia. But it was ...Read more
Charge outlets in major cities

Charge outlets in major cities

7 Jan 2012 by Craig Duff

... networked EV charging stations now installed in all our mainland capital cities. EV infrastructure provider ChargePoint has just completed two public charging outlets in Perth, adding to existing ...Read more
Nissan Leaf priced at $51,500

Nissan Leaf priced at $51,500

20 Dec 2011 by Craig Duff

A household wiring inspection will be part of the package for private owners of the first family-sized electric car when it hits the showroom floor. Nissan announced pricing for the Leaf as it ...Read more
Nissan Leaf claims another crown

Nissan Leaf claims another crown

8 Dec 2011 by Paul Gover

The battery-powered compact, which is set for Australia in 2012, has just claimed the Japanese Car of the Year contest to complete a triple treat in 2011. It is also the winner of the World Car of ...Read more
Nissan Leaf to target mass market sales

Nissan Leaf to target mass market sales

2 Dec 2011 by Ged Bulmer

Despite heading the company which lays claim to being the first to get an affordable electric vehicle to market, Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn won’t be happy until the electric Leaf is a mass ...Read more
Electric Leaf car powers house

Electric Leaf car powers house

15 Aug 2011 by CarsGuide team

The new system is part of its comprehensive efforts toward the realization of a zero-emission society.The system was unveiled at `Kan-kan-kyo', a house built in front of Nissan's global headquarters ...Read more
Pensioners will push electric

Pensioners will push electric

14 Jul 2011 by Mark Hinchliffe

Just as the ageing Woodstock generation took to the Toyota Prius hybrid, they will also take to EVs, says Nissan regional electric vehicle manager Michael Hayes. Read more
Leaf wins five ANCAP crash stars

Leaf wins five ANCAP crash stars

12 Jul 2011 by Neil Dowling

The Nissan Leaf has been awarded the maximum crash rating by independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). It is the first five-star safety rating for an ...Read more
Nissan Leaf wins five safety stars

Nissan Leaf wins five safety stars

2 Jun 2011 by Mark Hinchliffe

…in the European New Car Assessment Program. ...Read more
Green cars winning safety stars

Green cars winning safety stars

2 Jun 2011 by Paul Gover

It's the first full electric car to get the maximum safety score, although a range of petrol-electric hybrids, including the Toyota Camry, which has just moved up in local testing, have managed a five Read more
Beat the bowser

Beat the bowser

19 May 2011 by Mark Hinchliffe

And each week it seems the fuel price sign goes up faster than a politician's pay packet. Australians use a vast amount of fuel in going about their daily business, be it getting the kids to school, ...Read more
New world order

New world order

28 Apr 2011 by Paul Gover

China is clearly on top of the car world in 2011. Read more
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