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Nissan joins forces with energy company to bring electric cars to Texas

Nissan is joining forces with US energy company Reliant Energy, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, to promote the adoption of electric cars in the oil state of Texas.

Starting in Houston, the companies will draw up and advocate policies encouraging consumers to switch from gasoline to electric cars and will work together on the supporting infrastructure.

The agreement could see thousands or even hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles on the roads of Texas in the next few years, claims Reliant Energy president Jason Few.

“We have much of the needed infrastructure in place – an excellent road system, a diverse national portfolio of power generation, and the means to deliver electricity to homes, offices, businesses and streets,” adds CEO of NRG Energy David Crane.

“We need to focus on tying these elements together with the technology, services and policies needed to power electric transportation,” he says.

Reliant Energy says adding a network of charging stations, starting in Houston, and launching services for electric vehicles will make the technology a viable alternative to traditional gasoline cars.

The company says it will work with Nissan to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and services are in place to support the commercial launch of Nissan’s electric LEAF model late next year.

The all-electric LEAF will have a range of 100 miles on a single charge of its advanced lithium-ion battery and will be rechargeable in 4-8 hours from a 220 V outlet or from a standard 120 V outlet.

For further information:
www.nissan-global.com/
www.nissan-zeroemission.com
www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car
www.reliant.com
www.nrgenergy.com

16 November 2009

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