Statement: Nissan Applauds California's $120 Million Investment for Creation of 'Electric Expressway'

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Mar 23, 2012, 05:36 ET

FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Nissan applauds California Governor Brown's clear vision and strong commitment to electric vehicles through the $120 million investment for the creation of the Electric Expressway. California is leading the way in fostering the growth of electric cars, such as the zero-emissions Nissan LEAF. More than 40 percent of the 11,000 LEAFs sold in the United States are on the roads in California. Today's landmark commitment, which will bring more than 10,000 electric-vehicle charging points to the state, paves the way for widespread adoption of this critical technology."

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