Recently, Nissan Philippines has partnered up with First Gen Corporation, a Philippine-based renewable energy firm. Nissan PH decided upon this in order to further its Blue Switch initiative, a program which seeks to promote the adoption of electronic vehicle technologies in the local setting.
First Gen Corp's Nissan LEAF
As per Nissan Philippines President and Managing Director Atsushi Najima, the Blue Switch initiative will allow the brand to link up with entities such as First Gen to provide the Philippines with environmentally friendly mobility. In the long run, this could also lead to a safer and more inclusive world for everyone.
First Gen has acquired a Nissan LEAF unit as a result of the partnership. This in turn will aid the said energy firm in strengthening its GreenWheels Project. Under the said project, First Gen has already established a fast EV charging station at the First Gen Energy Complex located in Batangas City. The LEAF will serve as this station’s test vehicle.
Of note, this charging station is able to handle multiple EV units at the same time. Furthermore, it provides rapid charging, filling a battery’s charge by as much as 80 percent in just 4 minutes. The best part of this is that the said charging station is powered by clean and renewable solar energy.
First Gen Corp's LEAF unit at their charging station.
This marks the first in a series of initiatives that Nissan PH intends to pursue with First Gen in the future.
For those curious, the Nissan LEAF is a fully-electric, compact, five-door hatchback. It uses a synchronous electric motor paired with a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery, and it is able to produce up to 148 horsepower and 320 of torque.
It also gets plenty of interior amenities, as well as an array of advanced safety technologies like a driver alert system, blind-spot detection, and 360-degree camera setup, among others.
Currently, it is priced at Php 2,798,000 for the local market.
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