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The 2017 Nissan Rogue Hits the New York Times with a Splash

If you’ve long thought that the idea of a hybrid was better than actually driving one (most look a little space-age don’t they?) we have great news for you. Now, you can enjoy all the perks of a roomier and convenient SUV but with a gas-sipping bonus.

That’s right. The all-new 2017 Nissan Rogue will soon be available in hybrid form. The all-wheel drive Rogue averages 31 miles per gallon in the city and 34 gallons on the highway. The Nissan Rogue Hybrid has a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine that is paired with a 30kW electric motor. Combined…

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Nissan's NESCO Teams Earn Praise for Making Manufacturing Greener

Since the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster in 2011, The Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) has been focused on the energy policy: "S+3E"

  • Safety
  • Energy Supply
  • Economic Efficiency
  • Environmental Conservation

The ECCJ has been working with the United Nations on sustainable energy initiatives.

This year, the ECCJ has awarded their 2016 Chairman's Award to Nissan, for reducing carbon emissions by 331,184 tons globally.

Nissan garnered the ECCJ's attention with the help of specialized teams called NESCO, an acronym for Nissan Energy Saving Collaboration.

 

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Say Hello to the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

One of the biggest things to come out of this year's New York International Auto Show was undoubtedly the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid. We never imagined that our favorite Japanese automaker could take this popular crossover and make it even better, but that is exactly what they did. With the handling and fuel economy of a sedan, and the size and utility of an SUV, this new Nissan vehicle is sure to please even the…

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Nissan Brings an All Green Taxi Service to Rio

They say that it is never too early to plan for the future. That seems to be the logic behind one of the newest Nissan stories to come out of South America. As Rio de Janeiro gears up for the 2016 Summer Olympics, the world is watching and Nissan is doing their part by starting the first zero-emission taxi service. Naturally the vehicle of choice for toting passengers is the clean Nissan LEAF.

The new…

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Nissan Digs in to Fuel Cell Development

There are many reasons why we are glad to be Beaver Falls' and New Castle's source for great new and used Nissan models. One of the big reasons, is that Nissan maintains a commitment to releasing products that minimize their impact on the environment, like the electric Nissan Leaf. We are now excited to hear that Nissan has teamed up with two other big name automakers to try and produce a production hydrogen fuel-cell…

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2015 Nissan Z: Rumors & Details

While rumors circulate about the 2015 Nissan Z, which is to be introduced to the public as early as the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, Beaver County Nissan can provide actual details for potential drivers and Nissan followers.

 

Shiro Nakamura, Nissan's design boss says the 2015 Nissan Z will be lighter and leaner compared to the Nissan 370z which contains a 3.7-liter V6 engine and achieves 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg…

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The Nissan Leaf in Testing

If you were wondering what new Nissan cars like the LEAF go through in order to get to dealership lots like those at Beaver County Nissan in Beaver Falls, PA, we are here to tell you.

In order to show potential drivers the testing process Nissan recently produced a promotional video depicting exactly what the Leaf and other vehicles go through before sale. The promotional video shows the Leaf driving through a pool of water…

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Nissan LEAF & The "Roro"

Do you believe in all the hype surrounding the new 2012 Nissan LEAF? We at Beaver County Nissan do. The Nissan LEAF marks the premier EV available to consumers on a mass scale enabling drivers to avoid the gas station entirely. On top of that, the new LEAF doesn't emit a single gram of emissions.

We at Beaver County Nissan in Beaver Falls, PA have come to realize however, that new drivers of the…

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Nissan NV200 Tested in UK Under FedEX

Nissan's NV200 Vans won't be hitting dealership lots like Beaver County Nissan in Beaver Falls, PA for a long while but until then, the vans will be going to work on the roads across the globe. Nissan's NV200 will be driving in various locations around the globe in order to encounter real world situations for 2 months before Nissan evaluates the vehicles responses.

In the UK, the All Electric Nissan NV200 will…

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Nissan Debating on 4th EV Model

Nissan is looking for more EVs like their successful Nissan Leaf (available at Beaver County Nissan in Beaver Falls, PA) and upcoming NV200 van.

 

One option is an electric sports car. Nissan introduced their Esflow two-door concept last year, which featured a sporty design. Pivo 3, a small city car concept, might be an option as well. The EV battery operated car was shown off at the Tokyo Motor Show.

 

Another alternative is Townpod EV…

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