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Nissan is committed to leadership in the field of zero-emission mobility. Toward this goal, we have engaged in

a wide range of activities over the years. Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-produced 100% electric vehicle

(EV), has already received numerous awards in Japan and around the world. Today its technologies and the

philosophy behind it are recognized by many of our customers, and the car is a force propelling the Nissan

brand value.

Below we introduce the history of Nissan’s efforts in the EV field to date.

Nissan’s Electric Vehicle History

Nissan CityOur Concept EVsNissan LEAF’s History

Awards Won

FEV

FEV II　

Hypermini　

PIVO

NUVU Land Glider Townpod　

New Mobility Concept　　Esflow　PIVO 3　

MiximPIVO 2　

e-NV200 Concept　

Infiniti Emerge-E　　

Infiniti LE　　

Venucia e-concept　　　

Displayed at Tokyo Motor Show

First inverter comes off line at Zama

New quick charger unit goes on sale

“LEAF to Home” system for powering residences announced

■ 2010 Good Design Gold Award (for “Holistic approach to promote zero-emission vehicle [Nissan LEAF] and zero-emission mobility”)■ 2011 European Car of the Year■ 2011 World Car of the Year■ 2012 RJC Car of the Year■ Car of the Year Japan 2011–2012

First motor comes off line at Yokohama Plant

First Nissan LEAF comes off line at Oppama Plant

Nissan LEAF officially unveiled; sales start in Japan and U.S.

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Nissan LEAF; Sales start in Europe

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New services launched using Nissan LEAF drive information

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Tokyo Motor Show

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Paris Motor Show

Tokyo Motor Show

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APEC Summit

Geneva International Motor Show

Tokyo Motor Show

Frankfurt International Motor Show

Tokyo Motor Show

North America International Auto Show

Geneva International Motor Show

New York International Auto Show

Beijing Auto Show

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Growing Worldwide PartnershipsNissan is pursuing the goal of zero-emission mobility together with its Alliance partner Renault. To achieve new forms of mobility, it is vital to cooperate with national and regional governments, electric utility companies and other firms all around the world. The Renault-Nissan Alliance has forged partnerships in these areas aimed at the penetration of zero-emission mobility.

United Kingdom

FranceVancouver, BC

Seattle, WA

Switzerland

JapanKanagawa Pref.

Miyazaki Pref.Yokohama City

Saitama CityKitakyushu City

Hakone

Ireland

Spain

PortugalGuangzhou City

Hong Kong

Mexico

China

Phoenix & Tucson, AZ

Sonoma County & San Diego, CA

Oregon

Houston, TX

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Massachusetts

Tennessee

North Carolina

São Paolo, Brazil

Orlando, FL

New Zealand

Wuhan City

Guangdong Province

Monaco

Italy

Israel

＞Please see our website for more information on our zero-emission activit ies. http://www.nissan-zeroemission.com/EN/For information on our EVs, please see our website (Japanese language only) . http://ev.nissan.co.jp/