electric cars will provide shuttle services for delegates of the 17th annual Conference of Parties (COP17) in Durban.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is bringing zero-emission cars to the 2011 United Nations Climate Change Conference, to be held from 28 November to 9 December in Durban. A dozen electric cars will provide shuttle services for delegates of the 17th annual Conference of Parties (COP17) while highlighting the benefits of green transportation.
Besides providing transport for the delegates, the Alliance will also offer test-drives to the public in the fun-to-drive Renault Twizy, luxury sedan Renault Fluence Z.E. and the acclaimed Nissan LEAF. This will take place between the Expo site and the Moses Mabhida Stadium and interested parties can sign up at the Alliance’s booth in the Climate Change Response Expo near Durban’s International Convention Center.
Nissan’s LEAF not only carries the prestigious European and World Car of the Year 2011 titles but it’s also the most successful EV of all time having delivered over 20,000 units since sales began at the end of 2010. And good news for the South African market, is that the manufacturer plans to launch this top seller locally in 2013, subject to negotiations between government and the motoring industry regarding charging infrastructure.
