Nissan expands US EV test market for e-NV200 to Portland - Autoblog (blog)
– Portland, already a top breeding ground for electric vehicle (EV) sales, is now the proving ground for Nissan's prototype electric commercial vehicle – the Nissan e-NV200. Nissan is working in collaboration with Portland General Electric (PGE) on a six-week trial to help determine the viability of an electric commercial vehicle in the U. S market. "Oregon has been a top five market for Nissan LEAF sales in the U. S. due to proactive policies at the state level to encourage EV adoption, as well as robust charging infrastructure championed by the state and others like PGE," said Toby Perry,... This year, Nissan is deploying two e-NV200 prototypes with companies such as PGE and FedEx in top U. S EV markets including California, Georgia, Oregon and Washington, D. C. to determine how businesses could use an all-electric cargo van to meet... Companies replacing gas-powered vehicles with electric vehicles like e-NV200 could enjoy a substantial reduction in operating costs and vehicle maintenance, while lowering their vehicle emissions footprint, just like owners of the all-electric... Source: www.autoblog.com
