First Nissan Leaf Taxi in Rome - Nissan and the taxi drivers union URI (Unione dei Radio Taxi d'Italia) Write electromobility history in Italy. Because initially for one year supplement first two Nissan LEAF, the Roman fleet of counting the URI composite Taxi operator "3570". With over 3,700 members and tens of millions of taxi trips per year is "3570" as the biggest taxi companies in Europe. And beyond as one of the most innovative in its sector when it comes to investing in innovation and new technologies.
The taxi are supported in addition to a fixed CHAdeMO fast charging station at Fiumicino airport by a hitherto unique mobile "quick charger". It was in favor of maximum flexibility developed in collaboration with Nissan and is based on a van from Nissan NV400 type.
"We are very proud to introduce our Nissan LEAF first in Italy zero-emission taxi," says Bruno Mattucci, Managing Director Nissan Italy. "The experience of other countries shows that the LEAF is the ideal car for taxi companies. In addition, allows the quick charge function the easy and convenient to recharge batteries. Thanks Zero Emission drive and silent drive electric taxis make life in the city for residents, tourists and the taxi driver even more enjoyable. "
The Nissan LEAF was elected in 2013 in Germany for "Taxi of the Year" and is already successful in Europe as a taxi in use -. Next to Lisbon inter alia in Amsterdam, Newcastle, Barcelona and Hamburg Taxi Electric from the Netherlands with his Nissan Leaf- fleet now reeled off 1.5 million kilometers without a single mechanical failure or because of a dead battery stranded vehicle.
The aim of the new partnership between Nissan and URI is to make the taxi operation in Rome environment friendly and sustainable.
Source : Nissan