Nissan expects 20 percent Europe sales to be zero emission cars by 2020

Nissan Motor anticipates that zero-emission vehicles will make up to 20 percent of its sales in Europe by 2020, stated Gareth Dunsmore, Electric Automobile (EV) Director for Nissan Europe.

Nissan said it welcomed France’s dedication to reward those who select more sustainable vehicles.

Recently, Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot stated France would intend to end the sale of gasoline and diesel automobiles by 2040 and become carbon neutral 10 years later.

“By 2020, where the market conditions are right, I’m positive we’ll be selling up to 20 percent of our volume as no emissions vehicles and this will only rise,” Dunsmore said in an emailed statement.