Nissan Motor and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote zero-emission mobility in the kingdom, which is a the first partnership of its kind in the Arab region.
As per the MOU, Nissan and Jordan will undertake to promote electric vehicles as a sustainable mobility solution, which will help Jordan address the key issues of energy independence, CO2 emissions and environmental conservation.
The MOU will focus on ensuring all the necessary conditions for electric vehicle mass market are in place, particularly government incentives, charging infrastructure and public education.
Jordan will also consider purchasing up to 300 units of Nissan LEAFs for its public sector.
Nissan corporate vice president Gilles Normand said that the company applauds the Kingdom of Jordan for its vision and strong commitment to sustainable mobility.
"We are pleased that Jordan and its peoples share in our vision to make zero emission mobility a reality," Normand said.
"With the Nissan LEAF, we have an electric car with the real technology to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st century mobility."
