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Jordan, Nissan Motor sign zero-emission partnership

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 11:52

Jordan (Amman) - Jordan and Nissan Motor Co. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote zero-emission mobility in Jordan, heralding the first partnership of its kind in the Arab region.

Jordan Minister of Environment Hazem Malhas, and Nissan’s Corporate Vice President Gilles Normand at a formal ceremony, in the presence of Prime Minister Samir Rifai and Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Tetsuo Shioguchi, signed the MOU.

Under the MOU, Jordan and Nissan will undertake to promote electric vehicles as a sustainable mobility solution, which will help Jordan address the key issues of energy independence, CO2 emissions and environmental conservation.

In taking this bold and visionary step, Jordan will position itself as a leader in zero emission mobility within the Arab region.

Nissan LEAF, is the world's first affordable, 100% electric, zero-emission vehicle.

The vehicle produces up to 80 kW of power and 280Nm of torque with maximum speed of 140 km/h.
(PETRA)

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