Friday, February 20, 2009

Nissan's "Pure Electric" Car To Debut In Tennessee Next Year

2/16/2009 - Nissan's "Pure Electric" Car To Debut In Tennessee Next Year - Business - Chattanoogan.com: "A Nissan official said Monday in Chattanooga that a 'pure electric' vehicle with a 100-mile range between charges will debut late next year.

Mark Perry, director of product planning and strategy for Nissan Americas, said Tennessee will be one of the launch locations.

He spoke at the Doubletree Hotel at a luncheon sponsored by the Chattanooga Engineers Club, the Chattanooga Technology Council, the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society of Quality, the Society of Women Engineers and IEEE.

Mr. Perry said the debut of the new EV is 17 months away.

He said it will be 'a real car' that will seat up to five people and have standard amenities."

No comments: