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Check Out Nissan’s Latest Direct To Grid Electric Car System

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Nissan has always been an industry leader in electric car technology. From releasing the first economic electric car to designing the first battery that can propel an electric car for over 100 miles, Nissan is always pushing the boundaries of technology. The company’s latest experiment has been more focused on creating efficient and emission free solutions for business, including a brand new fleet of test cars at their research facility in the United Kingdom.

 

At the Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Nissan is working on a new direct to grid integration system for its electric cars. This small project consists of eight company vehicles that are always charging. When an employee needs to travel for whatever reason, they are able to use these electric cars to get to their destination and back. The range on the cars is ideal for short trips into town or to meetings that employees are headed to, and being electric cars they produce no harmful emissions. Additionally, this system ensures the cars are always charged and ready to use, unlike a gas powered car which will need to be refueled after a couple of trips.

 

The most critical part of this system is its direct grid integration. Because of this, they can both receive electricity as well as give it back in times of greater stress. These cars essentially act as extra electrical storage for the entire grid, while still operating like a normal car whenever necessary. Vice President for Vehicle Design and Development David Moss added, “it gives us the opportunity to showcase to the world how the energy management systems Nissan is developing can work in a real-life business situation.”

 

Electric cars are rapidly becoming the way of the future, so head down to Cardinale Nissan for a look at the Nissan Leaf. We also have a great selection of the newest Nissan models, and you can find us online at www.cardinalenissan.com.

 

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The New Leaf Adds More Efficiency And Charging Speed

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With Chevy having unveiled the specs for their new Bolt and Tesla and continuing to pump out improvements, many have been speculating when Nissan would announce the changes to their electric car, the Leaf. Well, wonder no further. With the 2017 update, Nissan has broadened the mileage range and updated the charging speed with a new 30-kWh battery pack.

 

The #NissanLeaf was the first economic electric car available, and it has continued to evolve in efficiency, speed and reliability over its iterations. For 2017, the previous 24-kWh battery pack was expanded to a 30-kWh battery which enhances the range from around 85 miles to a powerful 107 miles. This is easily enough for most Americans’ daily needs, which is typically around 30 miles. Even when bringing around the kids to and from school and heading to work, the total distance is well within the driving range of the Leaf. And in order to help those who want to take longer road trips or vacation drives, Nissan has some exciting developments.

 

The latest Leaf has DC fast charging technology standard across the whole lineup, which can energize you up quickly while on the road. Additionally, many companies, including Nissan, have invested heavily into constructing new fast charging stations in cities all across the country. This way, powering back up is fast, easy and cheap, especially with Nissan’s new program which will give new Leaf owners free charging at these locations for two years. Say hello to saving money on gas and electricity!

 

To take part of the quickly growing electric car craze, come down to Cardinale Nissan for an exciting test drive. You can also find us online at www.cardinalenissan.com.

 

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1661 Del Monte Blvd

Seaside, California 93955

Phone: 888.996.1636

Website: www.cardinalenissan.com

Nissan Finds Innovative Uses For Electric Car Batteries

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Electric cars seem to be all the buzz these days. Every company is racing to develop the most efficient and longest lasting battery that still can move the car on the highway. This is great if you want a sedan or small SUV, but they won’t cut it for bigger vehicles like pickups. They simply don’t provide the torque or off-road power required to get the job done. That’s not to say they can’t be integrated somewhere in truck design though, and Nissan has been researching some interesting ways to make use of these powerful batteries.

 

At the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles show, Nissan proudly displayed some innovative uses for these high capacity and lightweight charge packs. The rear of a truck bed can be fitted with a pair of portable battery packs that have a large capacity and are recharged by the engine. Each one features a set of lithium-ion battery cells that can power two 220-volt AC sockets and three USB ports.

 

The batteries are best thought as a more powerful portable generator for the dedicated outdoorsman or laborer. They can energize power tools and other electronics, giving workers an easily accessible source of electricity. It is extremely beneficial for groups like rescue teams that need power for communications equipment deep in extreme environments. In addition, the batteries are much safer than normal portable generators because they don’t need any flammable liquids that produce dangerous fumes.

 

Look for these packs to show up soon in pickups like the #NissanTitan, and head on down to Cardinale Nissan for a great deal on any of our trucks or other models. You can also always sift through our wide inventory online at www.cardinalenissan.com.

 

 

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Electric Nissans Help To Keep An Island’s Air Free From Pollution

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People are always finding inventive and exciting ways to make our planet a little cleaner. Whether it’s using LED light bulbs or using less water, every little bit makes a difference. Recently, the Channel Island Jersey post office in the United Kingdom has been playing their part by switching to an all-electric fleet of Nissan eNV200 vans, and are reducing carbon emissions by almost 35 tonnes per year.

 

Channel Island is a small but thriving group of islands off the southern coast of the UK, of which the island of Jersey is the largest. This localized area is the ideal place for any electric car to make an impactful difference. Electric cars operate best over many shorter drives rather than a single long distance, and with the Nissan Leaf leading the industry in mileage per charge, this fleet of vans based on the Leaf’s design are perfect for replacing the average diesel post-office truck. The 100-mile range is easily enough to power these cars through a day of delivering mail on such an island.

 

These vans have other upsides along with emitting no carbon. Electric vans are much more economical than diesel vans, featuring a great warranty and as well as more robust engine. Electric engines are more reliable and break less than regular engines, meaning less maintenance that could disrupt important mail service to businesses and people. The Director of Operations of the post office Andy Jehan summarized, “the vans are…ideal for the short distance, stop/start driving that the job involves.”

 

To test drive the Nissan Leaf, the inspiration and technological foundation for the eNV200 vans, visit our great sales team at Cardinale Nissan, or check out our full inventory online.

 

 

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Leaving The Gas Station In The Rearview Mirror: The Electric Leaf

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Nissan Leaf appeared in the market for the first time in 2010. It was a marvel in itself since it was the first out and out electric car with a capacity of accommodating 5 people and also had the ability of carrying a reasonable cargo load too. In other words, it was a completely functioning car for regular use with great power accessories, capability for sophisticated electronic communications and sound system.

Nissan Leaf is a 5-door, hatchback and compact electric car that has been launched by Nissan. In December 2010, the car was introduced in the United States of America and Japan. In the following year, it was also made available in Canada and several European nations

The hatchback that was launched by Nissan in 2011 was powered by electric and was christened as Leaf. The 1st generation of Nissan Leaf was available only in form of hatchbacks and had rather conventional styling. An electric motor was placed under the vehicle’s hood and produced a horsepower of 107 and a torque of 207 lb-ft.

In 2013, within a gap of 3 years, the new model still had a similar appearance like the first model. However many upgrades have now been included in its SL and SV trim levels. A key feature in the 2013 model is an onboard charger that can charge the vehicle with higher speed and can equip the Leaf to start being on the move just after 4 hours of charging.

Visit your nearest Cardinale Nissan and enjoy test driving a Nissan Leaf.

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1661 Del Monte Blvd

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Phone: 888.996.1636

Website: www.cardinalenissan.com

 

 

 

 

Nissan Leaf Will Work With the Cloud

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From the very beginning, Nissan’s fully electric car, the Leaf, was designed with the capability to connect to the cloud. Nissan’s CIO Celso Guiotoko has said that the cloud will provide flexibility to provision additional capacity when needed and the ability to take advantage of new technologies as they develop. The public cloud platform which Nissan is using is Microsoft Azure.

As you might know, fully electric cars have a smaller range than traditional gasoline or diesel powered vehicles. Additionally, charging stations for such cars are also less abundant than traditional fuel stations. Worries can arise regarding how much energy the car is using, or how long it has been since the last charge, or how much charge it has left. In such situations, having your car connected to the cloud would provide a huge advantage. This is delivered through an app that relies on a cloud-based service that will collect and share data and instructions between the Leaf and the app.

The LEAF’s online service is known as NissanConnect EV. It will allow users to:

  • Check current charge level,
  • Start charging,
  • Check when charging will complete,,
  • Trigger the climate control remotely,
  • Check estimated driving range between charges,
  • Record and store basic driving history, including times and distance travelled.

The cloud service acts as the broker between the car and the app. You won’t be able to connect the app to the car directly via the internet. This means that both the app and the car don’t have to be online at the same time in order for the app’s features to work.

The Nissan Leaf is one of the most innovative and incredible vehicles to ever exist. To see the Leaf for yourself, we recommend coming into Cardinale Nissan to explore how this vehicle has environmental and driving benefits built right inside.

 

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CEO Says Nissan’s Electric Cars Are for the Masses

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If you ask Carlos Ghosn, CEO of The Renault Nissan Alliance, bringing electric cars to the masses is their focus. You won’t see Nissan “going niche” to compete with Tesla in the luxury electric vehicle segment. That said, any specialization with electric cars will be in the crossover category, according to Ghosn. CUVs are currently experiencing a boom in the U.S., Europe and China. More immediate focus is on rolling out the next-generation LEAF, expected in 2017 or 2018. Nissan’s only electric car in the U.S., the LEAF is reported to receive a significant battery upgrade, as well as body redesign, in the coming model years. With MSRP starting under $30k, the Nissan LEAF is certainly more attainable for the masses than some of its luxury competitors. If you’d like to learn more about the automaker’s roadmap for electric vehicles, drop by Cardinale Nissan in Seaside today. Go green and get excited!

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1661 Del Monte Blvd

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Phone: 888.996.1636

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