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Happy Tech Tuesday all! Today we are celebrating a pretty big milestone from the past year. The Nissan LEAF became the first electric car in history to surpass 400,000 sales, solidifying the model's leading role in the global shift toward more sustainable mobility. Introduced in 2010 as the world's first mass-market electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF has led the way in making the excitement and convenience of electric driving accessible to non-luxury buyers. Less than a decade ago, electric cars were seen as a niche product, and LEAF customers were mostly "early adopters." Today, a growing number of consumers say their next car may be electric. Customers are choosing the LEAF for its powerful, agile performance and advanced technologies, such as the ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous driving system, in addition to the benefits of sustainable mobility. Did you Know? Here are some facts on the Nissan Leaf! In launching the first-generation LEAF, Nissan pledged to become a global leader in producing and promoting vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions. The company committed itself to working with governments and utility companies to support the adoption of electric vehicles, make charging them easier and more convenient, and develop second-life uses for electric car batteries. Since then, Nissan has formed partnerships around the world under its Nissan Energy initiative. These partnerships will leverage the ability of electric car batteries to store energy and share it with homes, businesses and power grids - making electric vehicles even more useful, while promoting efficient energy use. Meanwhile, LEAF owners have driven their cars more than 10 billion kilometers in total. The number of LEAF vehicles sold since 2010 is enough to save 3.8 million barrels of oil a year. The Nissan LEAF embodies the three pillars of Nissan Intelligent Mobility - Intelligent Power, Intelligent Drive and Intelligent Integration. The car's innovative electric powertrains exemplify the first, while ProPILOT Assist, available in many markets, showcases the second. Designed for single-lane driving on the highway, ProPILOT Assist maintains speed and lane position while reducing driver fatigue. Nissan Energy also includes new efforts to reuse batteries, a vital step in enhancing the sustainability of electric vehicles. Along with strategic partners, Nissan has taken LEAF batteries and repurposed them for use in off-grid street lighting, power banks for sports complexes, and more. The Nissan LEAF is built at three factories: Oppama, Japan; Sunderland, England; and Smyrna, Tennessee.

Happy Throwback Thursday all! Today we are taking a look at the Nissan Gloria Custom Deluxe, a 4 door sedan that launched in February 1971. Combining two creative vehicles, the Cedric and Gloria were integrated into one model to make this, the Custom Deluxe. The Cedric and Gloria then differed only in the hood panel/mascot, radiator grille and rear combination lamps and finisher, etc. In April of the same year, a 4-door hardtop version (without center pillar) was introduced, Japan's first in the 2-liter class. Following a minor change in April 1973, the Custom Deluxe was fitted with a heated rear window as standard.

Happy Tech Tuesday everyone! Today we are looking at Nissan's Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC). This works like a standard cruise control, only with the added feature of maintaining a selected distance from the vehicle in front of you. The distance to the vehicle ahead can be selected at any time depending on the traffic conditions. How does this works? It's very simple really. Each time the distance switch is pushed, the set distance will change to long, medium, short and back to long again.The distance to the vehicle ahead will change according to the vehicle speed. The higher the vehicle speed, the longer the distance.If the vehicle in front is traveling slower than your set speed, the ICC will automatically match that vehicle's speed. Once the road ahead clears, the ICC will resume your set speed automatically. When the road ahead is clear, the driver can set the speed range between approximately 20 to 90 miles per hour. This awesome technology is pushing vehicles into the future of car ownership, and is making every day actions more stress free.

Happy Throwback Thursday everyone! Today we are taking back at the origin of the company. Nissan is an abbreviation for the original company stock market name Ni-San. It's also a combination of Japanese characters "ni" which means sun and "ssan" which means product or birth. Therefore, Nissan is a product of Japan, the land of the rising sun! #throwbackthursday #nissan

Happy Tech Tuesday everyone! Today we are taking a look at Nissan's Lane Departure Warning. This feature is a part of Nissan Safety Shield 360, and is a way to make sure that drivers operate safely without being overly complicated. So how does it work? This awesome technology alerts driver to drifting from their lane with a visual warning and audible or haptic(feeling or touch in the form of vibration) signals. Lane Departure Warning only operates when lane markers can be detected, and is just the beginning of the amazing tech that Nissan has to offer.

Happy Throwback Thursday everyone! Today we are taking a look at the Nissan Titan, which debuted back in 2004. It was manufactured in the United States for the North American market. Beginning production in 1999, it was developed over the course of 5 years. The name Titan comes from the Titans of Greek mythology fame. #throwbackthursday #nissan

Happy Throwback Thursday everyone! Today we are looking at the Nissan R380-II. As one of the very first Nissans to take to the track, the R380 -II set 7 international speed records in 1967 and paved the way for the rich and successful NISMO division, which was founded back in 1984. #throwbackthursday #nissan

Happy Throwback Thursday everyone! Today we are taking a look at the Nissan Cedric(or Gloria) 430, which debuted on June 8th, 1979. This vehicle was a first, having a micro computer on board known as the ECCS or Engine Concentrated Control System. This contributes to better fuel economy and lower exhaust emission levels. #throwbackthursday #nissan

Happy Tech Tuesday everyone! Today we are looking into the Smart Auto Headlights system. This system detects illumination outside the vehicle using a front sensor. When light decreases below a certain level, the system automatically turns the lights on. The system also automatically turns on headlights and position lights. Since it removes the necessity to manually turn lights on or off, you won't need to operate a switch when entering an underground car park or tunnel. It is aligned with the ignition key, meaning the lights will automatically go out when the engine is turned off. This protects against forgetting to turn off lights after parking.#techtuesday #nissantechnology

Happy Fact Friday everyone! We hope you are all ready for the Memorial Day weekend, and to kick it off we have a fact involving Nissan motor range outside of vehicles. The Nissan outboard motor is produced by Tohatsu Corporation, which is located in Tokyo Japan. Second largest producer of outboard motors in the world, they are known best for their environmentally conscious series of low pressure direct injection outboards that meet the current US Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. We hope you all have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend!

Happy Throwback Thursday everyone! Today we are looking at the rugged Nissan Xterra. Debuting in 2000, this rough and tumble SUV quickly gained popularity with outside lovers for its broad exterior and many options. Though it was discontinued in 2015, they are still sought after by many customers.