In 2005, Nissan introduced a “self-healing” paint that had the ability to automatically fix itself when a scratch occurred. Now, Nissan is eager to market the paint for non-automotive applications. Specifically, Nissan is bringing its new Nissan Scratch Shield paint to the ubiquitous Apple iPhone. An iPhone case may seem like a radical departure from [...]
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After announcing a new high-performance concept based on the Juke crossover, Nissan teased us with a few artist renderings and a series of videos showing the building of this Godzilla-powered Juke. Finally, the automaker has released the first image of what it calls the ultimate compact crossover. Unveiled at a Nissan Crossover media launch in [...]
The next-generation Nissan Altima Hybrid sedan is slated to arrive in North America in 2013, with a number of all-new technologies. Not only has Nissan improved its continuously variable transmission, but the new hybrid will also boast the automaker’s first in-house front-wheel-drive hybrid system for North America. Nissan took a hiatus from the hybrid vehicle [...]
Owning a 100-percent electric Nissan Leaf just got a little more affordable. Nissan has reduced the price of its home charging system in an effort to make it more accessible for drivers. The system, provided by AeroVironment, can be installed at a price of just $1,818. Although the packaged price has been reduced, the Nissan-approved [...]
At the CEATEC JAPAN 2011, an annual exhibition showcasing cutting-edge electronic and information technologies, Nissan will have a substantial exhibit showcasing it’s innovative “Leaf to Home” charging system. In the wake of an emergency, such as after an earthquake, this system will enable the energy that is stored in an electric vehicle’s batteries to be [...]
What do you get when you combined a Nissan Juke crossover with the automaker’s GT-R supercar? According to Nissan, it’s the Juke-R, an all-new crossover concept to test the public’s reaction to a seriously sporty Juke. Dubbed the first ever “super crossover,” the Juke-R features flared wheel arches, revised front and rear bumpers, and a [...]
Nissan is currently researching possibilities afforded by Brain Machine Interface (BMI) systems. This technology is used by disabled people to maneuver their wheelchairs by thought transference alone. However, the Japanese automaker is hoping to adapt BMI systems for use in automobiles of the future. Professor José del R. Millán, leading the project, said: “The idea [...]
Although it hasn’t been in showrooms for very long, the all-new 2012 Nissan Versa sedan has already become a stellar sales success. In August, Versa sales tallied 8,566 units, besting all subcompact competitors, including Chevrolet Aveo, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Mazda 2 and Toyota Yaris. With technology like its dual injector system, which [...]
Nissan is eager to roll-out the launch of the Nissan Leaf in even more markets. The latest is the state to receive the Leaf is Illinois, due strong consumer demand and because of the State’s sustainability initiatives that include an extensive electric car charging network. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn already approved a $1 million “state-of-the-art” [...]
Nissan has teamed up with City Ventures — California’s leading builder of affordable, eco-friendly homes in urban locations — to create 190 new homes pre-wired for electric vehicle chargers. Nearly every home currently under development will allow for easy installation of a Level II (240v/40 amp) electric vehicle charging dock, the recommended method to charge [...]
