Apparently, if you’re in the nation of Bhutan, you have a lot about which to be happy. It is a nation of “Himalayan paradise” that cares so much about its people that it measures gross national happiness. That is quite a stretch from standard measurements like gross domestic product. Bhutan also lays claim to […]
Archive | February, 2014
Nissan Partners with Sumitomo to Develop Energy Storage Facility
While some automakers may settle for merely developing electric-powered vehicles, Nissan seeks novel ways that provide additional uses for these new EV technologies. The Japanese automaker partnered with the Sumitomo Corporation to form the 4R Energy Corporation in 2010, and the joint venture has yielded a power storage system comprised of used batteries from battery-electric […]
Gorgeous Customized Nissan GT-R on a Photoshoot in Singapore
As if it came screeching through your television screen, straight out of the set of the Fast and Furious, this full carbon-fiber Nissan GT-R soaked up the spotlight for a photo shoot in Singapore. Without a doubt, this visually striking car can certainly be characterized as the most uniquely designed vehicle we’ve seen. […]
Nissan Presents the Midsize Frontier Diesel Runner “Project Truck”
It’s beginning to seem that diesel has become fanfare. No, we’re not talking about Vin Diesel – the fuel, diesel. With automotive brands beginning to champion more diesel-consuming models, we thought it was important to highlight Nissan’s Frontier Diesel Runner. As a midsize pickup truck, made in partnership with Cummins, this efficient machine gets 35% […]
400-Mile Trip at Zero Cost for Fuel – That’s the Power of a LEAF
It is not just here at home in the United States that Nissan garners media attention for its accomplishments and innovations. Just across the Atlantic, two men in the United Kingdom decided to test the limitations of the Nissan LEAF’s efficiency – the full article can be found here. They traveled from London to Edingburgh, […]