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With the announcement that Rio de Janeiro would be hosting the 2016 Olympic Games, the world's eyes shifted. Now the Brazilian city is preparing to wow its newfound global audience, and Nissan is there to help.

To be more specific, the Japanese automaker is helping Rio de Janeiro set up its first zero-emission taxi service. As you can imagine, the vehicle of choice for this loft endeavor is the Nissan LEAF.

Though the program…

As much as the team here at Gates Nissan of Richmond  loves the way Nissan has design the LEAF, the truth is that American drivers expect different things from their vehicles than many European drivers do. As such, Nissan has decided to take the current model LEAF, the one that is sold around the globe, and develop a Euro-spec version. Another difference between it and the EV you'll find in our showroom: it won

While many automakers jumped on board the hybrid train a few years ago, Nissan leapfrogged straight to electric vehicle technology. The success of this move is well-evidenced by the widespread recognition for the Nissan LEAF. In the meantime, hybrid technology developed at a breathtaking pace, and Nissan has only barely had time to catch up.

But, we must say, they've done so quite well. Their innovative one-motor, two-clutch hybrid system provides all of the

You probably know that Nissan is on board with the Green Vehicle Movement with their efficient Nissan Leaf EV. But did you know that Nissan is doing more for sustainable energy in the US?  In fact, Nissan is involved in building energy-efficient houses for people in need in the U.S. The first grant-funded, green home is being built right now Georgia with the help of Nissan volunteers and non-profit Habitat for Humanity chapter, Southern

There's a lot of hype surrounding the Nissan LEAF. And for good reason.  The Nissan LEAF represents the first EV available to consumers on a mass scale. It requires absolutely zero trips to the gas station (unless you're picking up a bottle of windshield wiper fluid or a pack of gum). It doesn't emit so much as a single gram worth of emissions. And it's cute to boot.

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