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Having kicked off with a pledge Leaf electric car, Nissan re-prepare the second project. The selected model multi purpose vehicle (MPV) by creating a new van. But, apparently will be developed from NV200 LCV models on display at the Geneva Auto Show.

When most manufacturers making electric vehicles for global markets, LCV only a few countries, one that was certainly Australia. "We do not currently have a model of Van in Australia, so our first goal is to launch this product. Because before going into commercial, we should go first into the van business," says Dan Thompson, CEO of Nissan Australia.

Electric MPV was made by Nissan NV200 is a development of the model on display in the title Genva Auto Show 2009. NV200 electric version will be released after the regular version of the MPV was launched.

"Until now we do not have a model van (MPV) in Australia. (Because it) our first destination today is the launch that model, because prior to working on the commercial market we must first get into the van segment," I'm Dan Thompson, CEO of Nissan Australia .

In addition to electric MPV, Nissan also will be launching brand-new Infiniti and Land Glicer production version. The latter model, the concept has been exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in late 2009. But the launch LCV could be before or concurrent with the launch of the models.

In accordance with the allocation as commercial vehicles, LCV electric car that will use the same drive system with his brother, Nissan Leaf. While the electric motor's motor adoption Renault Kangoo ZE. As is known, most of the shares of Nissan is now owned by the French manufacturer.

The electric motor is claimed to be able to bring the LCV a distance of up to 160 kilometers. While charging the battery to the motor is claimed to be quite brief, lasting only four hours. Unfortunately, until now still has not informed the Nissan electric car brand-new price tag of it.

The manufacturer, as reported by autoevolution, today, in addition to LCV also will be disconnect the latest Infiniti models and versions of the draft Land Glicer mass that exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show, late last year. But, LCV can be simultaneously or at least the early introduction.

Reportedly, having a system similar to the LCV in the Leaf of collaboration with Renault Kangoo ZE. This electric motor will capable traveled 160 km with a charging time of 4 hours.

"For the first phase, we will first launch a conventional model of the machine, followed by a new electric model," said Thompson.