How many steps does a new Nissan take before it enters the world? We already know Nissan vehicles at Anchor Nissan of North Smithfield, RI go through rigorous crash tests. In fact, most Nissan vehicles have four or five star crash test ratings, some of the best out there. The folks at Nissan's public relations division are going to help convince you just how safe their  2012 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle is.

We already

At the end of April every year, countries around the globe celebrate Earth Day. 175 countries to be exact. It all started in 1969 when a Wisconsin Senator was inspired by an oil spill in Santa Barbara to host an 'environmental teach-in' on April 22, 1970. 20 million people joined the celebration that year, with participation from thousands of colleges, universities and communities around the country. During the very first Earth Day celebration, then NYC

While Australia has the longest national highway measuring more than 9,000 miles, US network of highways is the largest one in the world, interconnecting major cities in every states and you can be sure to find many gas station along the way.

With the arrival of electric vehicles like the Nissan LEAF, many of you in the North Smithfield, Providence, East Providence, and North Attleboro area have thought about making the switch to an

You know that Nissan is committed to building a sustainable future for everybody. It's most obviously evident in cars like the Nissan LEAF - a zero-emission, no-compromise solution to eco-conscious driving. You may have even heard about the all-electric version of the Nissan NV200 cargo van.

In case you haven't heard about it, Nissan is calling it the e-NV200, and it boasts a driving range of about 100 miles on a single charge and

The North American International Auto Show is the perfect venue for a debut and Nissan knows it. That is why it unveiled its all-new, pure-electric e-NV200 Concept at the event last year.

The electric version of the Nissan NV200 commercial van is scheduled to become the Big Apples official taxi cab, but Nissan hopes the distinctive e-NV200 will also appeal to families.

As an electrified version of the NV200 commercial van, the new Nissan e-NV200

Japanese auto maker Nissan has find a great partner in FedEx to test and put to work the first batch of Nissan NV200 vans UK. Long before NV200 becomes NYC's "Taxi Cab of Tomorrow," or hits dealer lots at Anchor Nissan in North Smithfield, RI, the vehicle will encounter real world situations across the globe.

The all-electric version of the Nissan truck will be tested in the streets of London for 2 months, then

Nissan is working on an advanced supercharged engine that will be connected to a hybrid powerplant for the upcoming Nissan Leaf, alongside other Nissan models.

This new hybrid, which will be available at Anchor Nissan, located at 1041 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, RI, one day, connects a supercharged 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with CVT transmission, electric motor, and lithium-ion battery pack.

Details on fuel economy ratings will depend on the actual vehicle, though…

One of the perceived inconveniences of electric vehicles (EVs) is charge time. For example, it takes about seven hours to charge the Nissan LEAF from a depleted battery using a 220/240 V charging station. Using a 110-120V charging station, that number grows to approximately 20 hours. Both require planning to ensure the LEAF doesn't run out of charge at an inopportune time. Not to mention, it puts your vehicle out of commission for…

Nissan recently took its award-winning LEAF EV to Denmark to compete in the first-ever Oresund Rally, where only electric vehicles (EVs) were allowed to enter. Among the many other notable automakers willing to wager their EV against the industry's finest were Citorgen, Peugot, and Tesla. At the end of the two-day event, however, it was none other than the Nissan LEAF that took home the championship title.

Unlike most rally events viewed on Eurosport…

The LEAF is just part of it folks. Nissan's ultimate goal is to develop a zero-emission society. It may seem farfetched, but the Japanese automaker doesn't really see any alternative and is hosting more frequent discussions about the utopia. Yet, despite all of Nissan's "talk" of a zero-emission society, many consumers have been left wondering: What exactly does a zero-emission society look like?

To answer that question, Nissan has created "The Planet Zero" interactive website. In classic gaming style, visitors can play around in different "worlds". Only on Planet Zero, the worlds are alternative power sources (i…