Here at Piedmont Nissan we thought that automotive reviewers had exhausted their list of compliments to pay to the 2013 Nissan LEAF. This fully-electric vehicle has been picking up awards left and right. It is even being called the best-selling EV on the planet. Now the list of accolades has grown as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named this green machine as one of the "Top Safety Picks" for 2013.

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Anderson drivers know that Nissan is a company that understands it's responsibility to take care of the environment as they provide customers with safe, reliable and efficient transportation. A new Nissan model like the 2013 Nissan LEAF is a prime example of how the organization strives to produce vehicles that do less to impact the environment. Now, we are excited to tell you about a new partnership that Nissan forged with two other international?

Upon comparing a number of rankings for a wide range of vehicles as well as each candidates fuel consumption, the editors at TotalCarScore.com have determined what the best possible vehicle is for your everyday commute. Although there were a number of vehicles considered for the top spot, only one model stands out clearly as the winner: the 2012 Nissan LEAF.

"What we like about this list is that it truly measures the LEAF in…

Nissan drivers in Anderson can expect exciting times ahead. Before we turn the calendar over to 2014, Nissan will introduce a total of 20 new products into the global market. That works out to be an average of 10 per year! One thing you'll notice is each serves to fortify the brand's image as an exciting innovator and inspiration for owners to have more fun. And, yes, the new Nissan products will maintain?

2012's Nissan Leaf EV is easier to purchase now that models are coming to 36 states. In order to promote the electric car in Europe, Nissan is giving away rechargers. 400 quick charger devices will be delivered to EV charging stations. During an announcement made about the plan, Nissan said the devices are essential to making EV-driving mainstream.

Quick-chargers allow EV batteries to recharge in short periods of time. You won't receive a…

The Nissan Leaf is coming to Piedmont Nissan of Anderson, South Carolina - as well as dealerships around the world. It was just announced that 2012 models of Leaf will hit 7 more states, but soon you will be able to drive one anywhere on the globe.

The auto maker plans to make their all electric hatchback available worldwide. Pierre Loing, VP of product planning and zero-emission business at Nissan International, "believes zero-emission vehicles will account…

If you've been paying attention to Nissan news lately, you know the Japanese automaker debuted an all-new quick charger, in September. Boasting 500V (20V more than the last generation) it's currently slated to hit select Japanese markets, next month. If you're expecting it to be faster than the 480V variant, which offers a 30-minute, 80-percent charge time, you'll be very pleased.

You'll also be happy to know, Nissan isn't…

In addition to a 220/240V EV charger (takes ~7 hours) and a 110-120V charger (takes ~20 hours), Nissan also offers LEAF drivers an available 480V quick charger (takes ~30 minutes). In understanding that, given the choice, most people would choose a quick charger, Nissan has invested a significant amount of time and resources into creating in optimized EV quick charger.

The fruits of their labor have proven very worthwhile. They've just unveiled the…

The young Nissan LEAF just had another first-ever experience. The award-winning EV went to Denmark to compete in the inaugural Oresund Rally - a competition open exclusively to electric vehicles (EVs).

The Danish EV rally was dramatically different from events in which conventional petrol cars compete. There were no dirt storms or aerobatic-like moments. Rather, the main criteria judged at the Oresund Rally was...

The LEAF is just the beginning of it all. Nissan aspires to create a zero-emission culture worldwide. It may seem like an extreme goal, but Nissan doesn't foresee another option and has been supporting reoccurring discussions about this ideal society. in spite of all of these zero-emissions talk, there are still many consumers interested in...