One Youtube user was so curious about the inner workings of the Nissan Leaf he decided to take it apart, only to find it won’t quit running even after it’s been disassembled. Green Car Reports covered the story in a recent article and shared the Youtuber’s process to disassemble the 100 percent electric vehicle.
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Winter driving can be a pain and when you need to run errands or travel through poor winter road conditions the last thing many of us think out is fuel economy. Great fuel economy is one of the main reasons many people pick out their vehicles, but the harsh winter weather can take a toll. Get your vehicle’s fuel economy back up where they should be with these simple tips to get better fuel economy in winter.
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The highly anticipated 2016 Nissan TITAN XD made its debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 12 and stole the show. Okay, we’re a little biased, but the new TITAN looks fantastic. Nissan took the original TITAN and fully redesigned it, even the engine, to create a unique full-size pickup truck. What Nissan really did was create a new segment in the category. There’s never been a truck that can tow substantial amounts like a heavy-duty truck and has the fuel efficiency of a half-ton, until now.
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It’s time to debunk the mystery of the those weird circles. Some say it came from Sweden and rumors swirl that it’s strange alien technology (round circle and spaceships are round, right?) Okay, we made up the alien bit but there are a lot of misconceptions and confusion about the roundabout today. The truth is roundabouts contribute a lot to our nation’s traffic operations. So here are the facts on roundabouts, no aliens involved.
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The term “hybrid” gets thrown out a lot, but what is a hybrid vehicle? A hybrid uses two or more direct power sources, which often means a hybrid will have an internal-combustion engine, fuel tank, an electric motor or two and a battery pack. Hybrid vehicles are different than electric vehicles. In most hybrid vehicles the electric parts help harness and reuse the energy that is often discarded in vehicles solely equipped with internal-combustion engines. There are different distinctions that classify specific types of hybrids like parallel hybrids, plug-in hybrids, mild hybrids and other terms that mainly describe the degree each power source functions in the vehicle. For example in the parallel hybrid the engine and electric motor power is combined, but the engine dominates and the electric motor provides a boost.
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There are so many incredible vehicles on the market that it’s easy to want all of them. With so many great features and options, how do you choose? Before you begin to really look for a new or used vehicle, there are a few things you want to think over. Not only will you be less likely to spend more money than you wanted to, you’ll be happier with your purchase in the long run. Read these four questions first if you’re asking yourself, “What vehicle should I buy?”
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In 2007 New York City realized it had a big problem. The city’s over 1,300 taxis were aging and would need to be retired in the near future. The NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission created the “Taxi of Tomorrow” program and met with passengers, taxi drivers, automotive manufacturers and other interested parties to find the next generation of the taxi. Competing with ideas from around the globe, the Nissan NV200 Taxi stood above the rest. Beginning April 20 the program will officially start and most of the NYC taxis replaced by Nissan NV200 taxis will be retired.
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Every year technology is updated and enhanced to make our lives easier and more efficient. Each innovation is created or updated to help a variety of people in their everyday life. One technology that keeps evolving is vehicle communication centers. They continue to improve and include more and more features that help make driving safer or simply more entertaining. Today we’ll be taking a look at how the 2015 Nissan Juke voice guidance helps keep drivers more alert and safe. Read the rest of this entry
In the words of TV’s most lovable playboy, “New is always better.” Of course, How I Met Your Mother’s Barney Stinson is the referential rogue—though Matt Castrucci Nissan is quick to take issue with GNB’s corporate fall man. Read the rest of this entry
Prior to stepping foot on a dealership sales lot, smart drivers find themselves synthesizing a great deal of auto information. From fuel economy figures to safety ratings, the new vehicle research process is both time and data intensive. And that’s all before considering the merits of a finance or lease agreement. Read the rest of this entry