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First Drive: The Nissan Townstar EV is a compelling entry to the compact electric van market

Nissan is kicking off a revived van line-up with the Townstar. Ted Welford tries it out in Paris. While Nissan is acknowledged for its Leaf being the first truly mass-market electric car, this firm’s impact on the commercial vehicle segment shouldn’t be underestimated either. Its e-NV200 was one of the first vans to be offered

Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper Concept (Image: Nissan)

Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept unveiled

Nissan goes off-piste with an electric camper based on its e-NV200 Combi MPV This is the Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept, a modified version of the brand’s electric-van-based MPV. With a host of modifications to help it deal with snowy conditions and adventurous camping expeditions, Nissan says the concept “combines the thrill of electric driving

Nissan NV-400 (Renault Master ZE) Ambulance

Nissan NV400 becomes Japan’s first electric ambulance

It will be used by the Tokyo Fire Department Consumer passenger cars aren’t the only vehicles undergoing electric transformations. We’ve seen the introduction of early electric fire trucks, and now Japan is getting its first electric ambulance. It’s a Nissan NV400, and it will be used by the Tokyo Fire Department at the Ikebukuro station.

Electric vehicle loan scheme in Nottingham provides blueprint for UK cities

A new 30-day ‘try before you buy’ electric vehicle loan scheme piloted by the Nottingham ULEV Experience project could act as a blueprint for other UK cities that are considering Clean Air Zones. The scheme offers businesses and public sector organisations the opportunity of a fully-funded trial of electric cars and vans for 30 days

Nissan e-NV200 sales soar as UK small businesses electrify their van fleets

UK sales of Nissan e-NV200 increase by 200% as business leaders switch to zero emission deliveries e-NV200 tops zero-emissions LCV sales in 10 European markets, including UK, Italy, Norway and the Netherlands The Nissan e-NV200’s environmental credentials and practicality attracts fleet customers including DHL, Chronopost, in adddition to private hire businesses LONDON, UK (June 14,