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Nissan Motor Co.Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga announces the lauch of the all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicle during a press preview at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan Motor Co.Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga announces the lauch of the all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicle during a press preview at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan Motor Co.Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga announces the lauch of the all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicle during a press preview at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan Motor Co.Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga (L) announces the lauch of the all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicle during a press preview at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan Motor Co.Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga announces the lauch of the all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicle during a press preview at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan Motor Co.Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga (L, next to the vehicle) and customers pose for photographers during a press preview to announce the lauch of the all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicle at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan Motor Co. Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga waves to reporters from the driver's seat of the new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle during a press preview to announce the launch of the car at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan Motor Co. Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga (L) answers quesitons during a press preview to announce the launch of the all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicle at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the US by the end of the month.

The new Nissan electric model 'Townpod' from Franco-Japanese auto maker Nissan is displayed during the press days of the Paris motor show on September 30, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd 2010. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

A picture shows the new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle displayed at a press preview to announce the launch of the car at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn (L) and Mitsubishi Motors President Osamu Masuko (R) hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on December 14, 2010. Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors said they would deepen their cooperation in making cars to be marketed under each other's brand names at home and abroad.

A picture shows the new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle displayed at a press preview to announce the launch of the car at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

A picture shows the new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle displayed at a press preview to announce the launch of the car at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn (L) chats with Mitsubishi Motors President Osamu Masuko (R) during a joint press conference in Tokyo on December 14, 2010. Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors said they would deepen their cooperation in making cars to be marketed under each other's brand names at home and abroad.

Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn (L) and Mitsubishi Motors President Osamu Masuko hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on December 14, 2010. Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors said they would deepen their cooperation in making cars to be marketed under each other's brand names at home and abroad.

Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn (L) and Mitsubishi Motors President Osamu Masuko (R) hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on December 14, 2010. Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors said they would deepen their cooperation in making cars to be marketed under each other's brand names at home and abroad.

Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn (L) and Mitsubishi Motors President Osamu Masuko (R) hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on December 14, 2010. Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors said they would deepen their cooperation in making cars to be marketed under each other's brand names at home and abroad.

A picture shows the new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle displayed at a press preview to announce the launch of the car at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

The all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicle is displayed at a press preview to announce the lauch of the vehicle at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

A picture shows the new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle displayed at a press preview to announce the launch of the car at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on December 3, 2010. Nissan said it will launch the Leaf, heralded as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan on December 20 and in the United States by the end of the month.

Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn (L) and Mitsubishi Motors President Osamu Masuko (R) shake hands in a joint press conference in Tokyo on December 14, 2010. Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors said they would deepen their cooperation in making cars to be marketed under each other's brand names at home and abroad.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: A Nissan Sentra sits on the showroom floor at a dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: A Nissan Exterra sits on the showroom floor at a dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: A Nissan Sentra sits on the lot at a dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Nissan vehicles sit on the lot at a dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

Toshiyuki Shiga, COO of Japan's auto maker Nissan Motor, introduces the new Fuga Hybrid vehicle during a press conference at the headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on October 26, 2010. Nissan will lauch the sales of the hybrid luxury sedan from November 2 on the domestic market. According to Nissan, the car can average 19 kilometers per liter of fuel.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Customers shop at a Nissan dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

Toshiyuki Shiga, COO of Japan's auto maker Nissan Motor, introduces the new Fuga Hybrid vehicle during a press conference at the headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on October 26, 2010. Nissan will lauch the sales of the hybrid luxury sedan from November 2 on the domestic market. According to Nissan, the car can average 19 kilometers per liter of fuel.

This file picture taken on March 30, 2010 shows the Nissan company logo at the global headquarters of Japan's automaker Nissan Motor in Yokohama. Japan's Nissan Motor said on October 28, 2010 it was recalling more than 2.1 million cars glabally due to a faulty engine control system.

Kiminobu Tokuyama, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nissan Motors India Private Limited, addresses a press conference in Bangalore on November 25, 2010. Nissan Motors India announced November 25 that the diesel-powered variant of the locally assembled Nissan Micra will hit the roads early December 2010.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: A Nissan Sentra sits on the showroom floor at a dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: A Nissan Exterra sits on the showroom floor at a dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: A sign marks the location of a Nissan dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: A Nissan Sentra sits on the lot at a dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: A sign marks the location of a Nissan dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Nissan vehicles sit on the lot at a dealership on November 12, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Nissan is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States, including some 2010-11 Sentras because a problem with the battery cable, and 2002-04 Exterra SUVs and Frontier pickups because of a steering problem.

Toshiyuki Shiga, COO of Japan's auto maker Nissan Motor, introduces the new Fuga Hybrid vehicle during a press conference at the headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on October 26, 2010. Nissan will lauch the sales of the hybrid luxury sedan from November 2 on the domestic market. According to Nissan, the car can average 19 kilometers per liter of fuel.

Toshiyuki Shiga, COO of Japan's auto maker Nissan Motor, introduces the new Fuga Hybrid vehicle during a press conference at the headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on October 26, 2010. Nissan will lauch the sales of the hybrid luxury sedan from November 2 on the domestic market. According to Nissan, the car can average 19 kilometers per liter of fuel.

Toshiyuki Shiga, COO of Japan's auto maker Nissan Motor, introduces the new Fuga Hybrid vehicle during a press conference at the headquarters in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on October 26, 2010. Nissan will lauch the sales of the hybrid luxury sedan from November 2 on the domestic market. According to Nissan, the car can average 19 kilometers per liter of fuel.

French Renault and Japanese Nissan carmakers CEO Carlos Ghosn (R) and French carmaker comity (CCFA) president Xavier Fels attend a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Paris motor show on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

French Renault and Japanese Nissan carmakers CEO Carlos Ghosn speaks during a press conference at the Paris motor show on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

French Renault and Japanese Nissan carmakers CEO Carlos Ghosn (R) and French carmaker comity (CCFA) president Xavier Fels attend a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Paris motor show on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

Franco-Japanese auto maker Nissan Chief operating officer (COO) Toshiyuki Shiga presents the new 'Townpod' during the press days of the Paris motor show on September 30, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd 2010. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

French Renault and Japanese Nissan carmakers CEO Carlos Ghosn speaks during a press conference at the Paris motor show on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

French Renault and Japanese Nissan carmakers CEO Carlos Ghosn speaks during a press conference at the Paris motor show on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

Franco-Japanese auto maker Nissan Chief operating officer (COO) Toshiyuki Shiga presents the new 'Townpod' during the press days of the Paris motor show on September 30, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd 2010. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

Franco-Japanese auto maker Nissan Chief operating officer (COO) Toshiyuki Shiga gives a press conference during the press days of the Paris motor show on September 30, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd 2010. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

French Renault and Japanese Nissan carmakers CEO Carlos Ghosn (R) and French carmaker comity (CCFA) president Xavier Fels attend a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Paris motor show on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event with new cars including electric vehicles.

French Renault and Japanese Nissan carmakers CEO Carlos Ghosn (R) speaks with French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (L) during their visit at the 'Mondial de l'Automobile' (Paris motor show) on October 7, 2010 in Paris. This international auto show runs until October 17, 2010.

A 1954-made Nissan Austin A40 Somerset Saloon (R) takes part in the start of the classic car parade during the 2010 Toyota Automobile Museum Classic Car Festival in central Tokyo on November 27, 2010. Ninety-one vintage cars participated in the parade.