Electric Drives

At the end of the European wild drive adventure, the Nissan LEAF headed to Germany and another mountain climb, this time starting off in the aptly named Pilgrimage Church of Wies, and heading up into the Alps. The wild drive took in the beautiful wooded countryside of the region’s famous Black Forest. The drive finished … Continue reading Germany | Top 6 Wild EV Drives →

The penultimate drive took place in to France, with a stunning coastal drive along the Mediterranean. The drive started out from Cassis, to the oldest city in the country, Marseille. The picturesque port supplied great views and delicious sea food. This is a region that is both beautiful and great for electric vehicle drivers. What’s … Continue reading France | Top 6 Wild EV Drives →

Nissan’s electric road trip continued in Italy, taking in a spectacular mountain drive on the volcanic Italian island of Sicily. Starting out from Oasi del Simeto, the Nissan LEAF headed up the dramatic slopes of Mount Etna, known to be one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. What’s your favourite electric drive? Use #electricdrive … Continue reading Italy | Top 6 Wild EV Drives →

Route three on the tour saw the Nissan Electric​ LEAF take to the road in Granada, Spain. This drive took the LEAF from the historic city of Granada, with its sprawling hilltop fortress of Alhambra, to the beautiful turquoise reservoir at Embalse de Francisco Abellan. The mountain views of Sierra Nevada were a magnificent back … Continue reading Spain | Top 6 Wild EV Drives →

Scotland marked the next stage of the tour of Nissan Electric’s Top 6 Wild EV Drives in Europe and a journey from Dumfries to Clatteringshaw’s Loch. A serene location for wild camping and a chance to see some of the great wildlife the loch is noted for, including Red Deer and Golden Eagles. Though a … Continue reading Scotland | Top 6 Wild EV Drives →

The series of Nissan Electric​’s Top 6 Wild EV Drives started off in Norway, journeying from island to island on the country’s famous and breath-taking Atlantic Road​, one of the world’s most scenic drives. The 891 km road includes no less than eight bridges and is a cultural heritage site. What’s your favourite electric drive? … Continue reading Norway | Top 6 Wild EV Drives →

This week we’re all rearing to go with a Geneva Motor Show special! We’re look at some energy angels and a gas guzzler of the show so far! Tell us, what your favourite futuristic car you’ve seen at the show.

The city of Oxford is about to have, more than a few new electric avenues. The £800,000 project, funded the UK government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles, is making it easier for residents to own electric cars by installing 100 on-street charging points in rather surprising places. From ‘cable-gullies’ to high tech smart lamp posts, … Continue reading Oxford City Council: Big Money for Oxford EV Charging →

At the Paris climate talks, leading electric vehicle manufacturer Nissan, launches a series of initiatives taking electric vehicles and mobility one step further. Announcements include a look at the fuel station of the future, new electric battery recycling initiatives and vehicle to grid charging. All this as Nissan itself celebrates five years since the launch … Continue reading Nissan Unveils Future of Electric Motoring →

Look at the traffic on any major road during the day and it’s easy to see our dependency on trucks. These trucks are vital to our lives, taking food and goods to our stores and removing our garbage. However they are often seen as a nuisance, the symbol of our dependency on fossil fuels. In … Continue reading Volvo Trucks: Alternative Fuels →

To celebrate Zero Emissions Day we've put together this list of the best electric cars by how far they can travel on a singe charge. Let us know if we've missed any or if your range experience is different. Source:CleanTechnica ( http://cleantechnica.com/2015/07/31/11-electric-cars-with-most-range-list/).

The final part of our epic #electricdrive around Europe's most breathtaking roads takes us through some stunning Spanish vistas on the road from Stiges to Barcelona. See the full video for where else the Nissan LEAF visited and don't forget to let us know what your favourite #electricdrive is in the comments or on social … Continue reading Electric Drive: Coastal Catalonian Drive →

Part three of our epic #electricdrive around Europe's most breathtaking roads takes us from Malmo in Sweden to Denmark's fashionable capital. See the full video for where else the Nissan LEAF visited and don't forget to let us know what your favourite #electricdrive is in the comments or on social media. For more information on … Continue reading Europe’s Best Electric Drives: Malmo to Copenhagen →

Part two of our epic #electricdrive around Europe's most breathtaking roads takes us through some stunning sights on the road from Versailles to the iconic capital of Paris. See the full video for where else the Nissan LEAF visited and don't forget to let us know what your favourite #electricdrive is. For more information on … Continue reading Europe’s Best Electric Drives: Versailles To Paris →

Part one of our epic #electricdrive around Europe's most breathtaking roads. See the full video for where else the Nissan LEAF visited and don't forget to let us know what your favourite #electricdrive is in the comments or on social media. For more information on the Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 please visit http://www.newsroom.nissan-europe.com/EU/en-gb/NEW_LEAF/Product/Home.aspx or search … Continue reading Electric Drive: From The Heart Of Italy To The Eternal City →

Watch this breathtaking electric car road trip around Europe driven using Nissan's all-electric LEAF and an e-NV200 100% electric van. The stunning route takes in 200km of European roads from Rieti in Italy via Spain, Sweden, Denmark, the UK and ending in Paris, France. What's your favourite electric drive? Use #electricdrive to let us know … Continue reading Top 5 EV Drives in Europe →

Bristol is one of the most exciting, creative and sustainable cities in the world. In 2015 it's also European Green Capital. Bristol resident and TV presenter Natalie Fee users her Nissan LEAF to take us around the city pointing out some of its beautiful and thought-provoking green highlights. For more on the Nissan LEAF and … Continue reading Bristol European Green Capital 2015: A Green Tour Of A Green City →

Think electric cars are puny little city runabouts? Well think again. In this film, National Trust farmer Arwyn Owen puts a prototype electric Land Rover through its paces on the hard terrain of a Welsh mountain farm. For more information on what the National Trust is doing to promote sustainable energy go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/energy

The LowCVP is a public-private, not-for-profit partnership that exists to accelerate a sustainable shift to lower carbon vehicles and fuels and create opportunities for UK businesses. Approaching 200 organisations are members, from diverse backgrounds including government representatives, automotive and fuel supply chains, vehicle users, academics and environment/not-for-profit bodies. For more information visit: www.lowcvp.org.uk

South West has teamed up with Green TV to create a short film showcasing our electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Information is provided regarding our charge points, social media integrated website, and smart phone app (provided by Charge Your Car).

Now auto parts are obtained from trees. The BMW i3 combines premium quality and sustainable design. This is reflected by the used materials. Driving the next movement. Find out more: www.bmwgroup.com/nextmovement

Vauxhall Ampera, new green car. Introduced by Malcolm Ward, Director of Exterior Design at Vauxhall Opel. Hear from the brains and the inspiration behind the style, design features, boomerang lights, aero dynamics. For more information on Vauxhall Ampera, please visit http://www.vauxhall-ampera.co.uk

In this animation series from the Energy Saving Trust, Robert Llewellyn compares different vehicles and describes the different fuel technologies available to help you decide which one works best for you. Episode six: Electric Vehicles.

In this animation series from the Energy Saving Trust, Robert Llewellyn compares different vehicles and describes the different fuel technologies available to help you decide which one works best for you. Episode five: Extended-Range EV .

In this animation series from the Energy Saving Trust, Robert Llewellyn compares different vehicles and describes the different fuel technologies available to help you decide which one works best for you. Episode four: Plug-in Hybrid.

In this animation series from the Energy Saving Trust, Robert Llewellyn compares different vehicles and describes the different fuel technologies available to help you decide which one works best for you. Episode three: Hybrid.

In this animation series from the Energy Saving Trust, Robert Llewellyn compares different vehicles and describes the different fuel technologies available to help you decide which one works best for you. Episode two: Diesel.

In this animation series from the Energy Saving Trust, Robert Llewellyn compares different vehicles and describes the different fuel technologies available to help you decide which one works best for you. Episode one: Petrol.

Get the lowdown on electric, plug-in hybrid and extended-range electric vehicles. Find out what the benefits are to motorists, including lower running costs.

A race where the winner is not necessarily the fastest, but the one that produced the least carbon. London companies competed with each to demonstrate who owns the cleanest and greenest fleet in the capital.

The greenest Geneva Motor Show ever hosts the launch of the “50 by 50” initiative aimed at making cars worldwide 50 percent more fuel-efficient by 2050