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Posted: **18 Mar 2010, 04:12**

BBC News - 18/03/10

Nissan is to build its new electric car at its Sunderland plant, the Japanese company has announced.

Production of the Leaf, which runs entirely on lithium-ion batteries, will begin in 2013 and forms part of a £420m investment in electric cars.

The production of about 50,000 a year at the factory is expected to safeguard hundreds of jobs.

The investment is backed by a £20.7m government grant and up to £220m from the European Investment Bank.

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Posted: **18 Mar 2010, 09:48**

But not until 2013

By the time they are available, there will be a 100,000 waiting list
and/or the pound will have crashed and destroyed my savings.

I would prefer a PHEV anyway.

Posted: **18 Mar 2010, 15:03**

Ah but the Pound In Your Pocket etc etc especially if they're made in the UK.

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Nissan to build Leaf electric car in Sunderland

Nissan to build Leaf electric car in Sunderland