In launching the original first-generation LEAF, Nissan pledged to become a global leader in producing and promoting vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions.
It was great news also for U.S. based manufacturing and also for U.S. consumers getting tax benefits.
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.
Everything looked great and we all celebrated.
Since then, Nissan has formed partnerships around the world under its Nissan Energy initiative. These partnerships leveraged the ability of electric car batteries to store energy and share it with homes, businesses and power grids.
Truly, this was innovative. It made electric vehicles even more useful, while promoting efficient energy use.
Then it went sour. Now Nissan is expected to produce the next generation Nissan Leaf outside of U.S.
Now Nissan Leaf will be produced outside U.S. The decision to pull next-gen Leaf production from the U.S. would now make the EV ineligible for federal tax incentives and threaten Nissan’s EV purchase in United States.
