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Renault-Nissan Alliance Signs EV Partnership with Miyazaki Prefecture
13 November 2009
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Miyazaki Prefecture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to initiate a joint-study to implement all the necessary conditions for the mass introduction of electric vehicles, primarily focused on the following areas:
- Educational program
- Promote EVs in the Business Sector
- Promote mass adoption of EVs
- Impact Assessment Study
Mass adoption of electric cars is key to creating a sustainable low-carbon society, and it is essential for us to work with public and private stakeholders to achieve success. Miyazaki Prefecture, a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful natural attractions, is ideally suited for the promotion of all-electric, zero-emission vehicles.
—Toshiyuki Shiga, Nissan Chief Operating Officer
To date, the Alliance has signed zero-emission partnerships with more than 30 governments, municipalities and companies worldwide. Nissan will introduce the LEAF electric car in Japan, the United States and Europe in 2010 followed by global mass marketing in 2012.
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Posted by: HarveyD | November 13, 2009 at 07:18 AM
If it works:
Going in aggressively does not mean the market is here, or the technology, for that matter.
But it goes in the right direction.
Posted by: Simodul | November 13, 2009 at 08:33 AM
A good thing. Let's hope the Alliance understands that the LEAF is a very low-end entry and potentially a deterrent because of it. If the public gets the idea that EVs are wimpy lightweight vehicles in constant need of charging - it could backfire.
IF performance and EV safety features are strong - there will be ready acceptance by the public. Nissan needs to be working on mainstream designs to follow the LEAF.
Posted by: sulleny | November 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM
sulleny:
Not everbody need an obese, over-weight, over-powered, 3 to 4 tonnes, gas guzzling monster to drive around. The majority could manage fairly well with a much smaller vehicle to go from point A to point B.
Who really needs a 3+ tonnes 4 x 4 SUV to drive to work? Certainly NOT the majority. Common sense may eventually prevail, a few years latter in America.
Posted by: HarveyD | November 13, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Not disagreeing with you Harvey. In the 70s lots of compact cars were a big success and I too am revolted at the SUV phenom. I am a bit nervous that Nissan is rushing a flimsy product to market to grab spotlight only. They began their PR tour without the real car - not a good sign for Nissan.
Posted by: sulleny | November 14, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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Nissan-Renault is going after the future BEV market much more aggressively than other competitors and may gain a favorable headstart with multiple options BEVs and battery packs.
A smooth but accellerated irreversible transition from ICE to PHEVs and BEVs seems to be on its way.
Keep it up Nissan-Renault.