Nissan EV-02 prototype – click above for high res image gallery The widespread electric vehicle work done by the Renault-Nissan Alliance will make its way to the Netherlands soon now that the Dutch government has requested the Alliance join the government in its attempt to use electric vehicles to reduce CO 2 emissions in the country. Renault-Nissan says that they, “will fill the roles of front-runner and development partner in the introduction of electric vehicles to the Netherlands.” The alliance now has “nearly 30 agreements worldwide” with partners like local and state governments that will help it launch its first electric vehicle next year. Vehicle and charging testing is happening with municipalities and the like around the world, while two fleet companies are helping Renault-Nissan determine pricing and costs. Gallery: Quick Drive: Nissan EV-02 prototype Photos Copyright (C)2009 Sam Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc. [Source: Renault-Nissan Alliance] Continue reading Renault-Nissan will lead charge to bring electric vehicles to Netherlands Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Nissan , Europe/EU Renault-Nissan will lead charge to bring electric vehicles to Netherlands originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

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Renault-Nissan will lead charge to bring electric vehicles to Netherlands