Category Archives: Electric Drives

Germany | Top 6 Wild EV Drives

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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 up at Neuschwanstein Castle, a Romanesque Revival palace, built atop of a rugged hill, above the village of Hohenschwangau, in southwest Bavaria. With the castle as a backdrop to the final activity, wild walking, this journey marked a fittingly memorable conclusion to the electric Grand Tour.
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France | Top 6 Wild EV Drives

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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.
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Italy | Top 6 Wild EV Drives

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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.
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Spain | Top 6 Wild EV Drives

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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 drop to enjoy some wild swimming. What’s your favourite electric drive?
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Scotland | Top 6 Wild EV Drives

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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 traditional landscape, Scotland also lays claim to over 600 charge points.

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Norway | Top 6 Wild EV Drives

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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.

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Oxford City Council: Big Money for Oxford EV Charging

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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, Elizabeth Bohun, from Oxford City Council, explains how the project is set to put Oxfordshire at the forefront of innovative low carbon transport solutions. Technology suppliers and Oxford residents who would like to be involved in the trial should contact Oxford City Council’s environmental team by emailing airquality@oxford.gov.uk

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Nissan Unveils Future of Electric Motoring

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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 of its best selling electric vehicle, the LEAF.

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Volvo Trucks: Alternative Fuels

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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 this film made by Green.TV for Volvo Trucks you can see some of the new technologies and alternative fuels that are changing that perception and creating a cleaner, more sustainable transport network. For more information on Volvo Trucks’ commitment to the environment: http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/uk-market/en-gb/aboutus/environment-new/alternativefuels

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