Mark Silverman has known the leaf is not going to sell... Ghson took money
from 5 countries Japan, France, UK, Portugal and USA to build a capacity for
500,ooo cars a year.... the demand in the USA las month was 692. Nissan told
it's shareholders their goal was to sell 250,000 a year and that would mean that
1/2 the jobs promised would NOT happen. NISSAN kept taking money from a DOE
loan program knowing the car would fail........ 3 men at Renault were accused
of being spies... I knew they were not spies and did this press release....
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OMG
Also, one of our business reporter has been test driving a
Leaf all week. He almost was stranded because battery life isn't what it's
supposed to be, even when new. Story to come in a week or
two.
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Bonjour
French Consulate!!!!
This email I sent to Mr. Tavares and Mr. Kelly. (Mr Kelly is SVP in
charge "global" HR & of Ghosn's office).
Get This!!! Mr. Tavares met on a saturday less that a few weeks "after" I
emailed this to him. We met that day in May for over 3 hours.
OMG!! This "freaked out" Mr. Kelly!!! & Marlin Chapman Nissan North
America's Director of HR was questioning WHY I was talking to him so long. HR
was nervous.
My "thought" ??? WHY were they SO nervous that I was talking to Mr.
Tavares.
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To: Greg Kelly
To: CARLOS TAVARES
Sent: Apr 28, 2009 6:10 PM
Subject:
Clarification.
oops Prime Minister was Carolin, General
Thormann & Santa Stout.
I was never good with code names.....
Everthing is back in the box.
Can't wait to hand over the contents.
Purchased a new laptop.
Time to move on.
Enjoy Your Week!
Sharyn
Sent via BlackBerry by
??? Think about this
Here I am the relocation consultant sending "odd" emails to the number 2 of
Nissan globally. He's giving me riddles in response. I got a call in June 2009
from a NIssan employee telling me my "thoughts" were welcome. When IT was sent
to block my emails from Mr. Tavares computer he told them NOT to block them.
I was told that Mr. Tavares insisted that my emails would be allowed through the
system.
Greg Kelly got nervous when I figured out the "code" names:
The General~Prime Minester~Santa
Santa is the VP of HR..., He gave away the "goody's that were coming from
hidden cost centers funded by the Tennessee taxpayer...... WOW!!!
Thus the slandering and attacks started on me started in spring 2009. NOW
you know WHY.
For the record for months I tried to hand over a list of unethical acts and
NOBODY wanted it. I have that documented. Tomorrow I will send an email to you
with one of those emails.
NISSAN HR retaliated agaisnt me for whistle blowing & did not help me
with my references or training like they had promised. I started the blog on my
44th birthday on June 4th 2009, from Starbucks.
FYI-I told Mr. Tavares is would take me 2 months to "expose" the bad
behavior". I WAS WRONG!!!!
I did not know the corruption went to the tippy top. I "thought" it was
Saikawa. Viewers' of my blog told me it was Ghosn. I have proof.
Call me French Consulate 615-415-6675.
The HR executives at NIssan were going "crazy" when they thought I might be
"catching on" to the games that they were playing. I played along too. I
admit it I was mad that hey were WASTING taxpayer money and I was mad. I was
asked AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE to find a spa for a French executive to get Oxygen
Facial. In Spring of 2009 when Mark Stout the VP of Human Resources called me
into his office TWICE. AFTER the Director of HR TWICE fired me. Then the VP
fired me 2 more times. This is "after Mr. Tavares told them I was
EXCEPTIONAL!!!
??? How do you fire someone 4 times. I don't get it!!!!!
Anyway, like I said MANY times on my blog www.girlintheblackhonda.com that Mark Stout interrogated me.
He kept trying to find out what I knew. HR got frustrated with me. HR wanted me
to so something unethical to prove I was a "team player" & I did NOT do
it. HR got nervous because I did NOT take a kickback on the lease of the home of
Mr. Tavares like i was asked to do by Marlin Chapman. I did NOT take money to
be silent like I was asked to do by Mark Stout. Instead I SPOKE for what was
morally right. I found out a lot because Nissan employees current & former
KNEW I was ethical and KNEW I had the ear of Carlos Tavares. These people used
me as a conduit to get information to the high level leader. They used me as a
"tool for change" in the corporate culture. I let that happen because I want
success in Tennessee. That is WHY I told Mr. Tavares to bring the Rogue to
Tennessee. It looks like the leaf is going be "slow" to catch on in America.
At least until Mr. Tavares can find a solution to the battery degradation
problem. Numbers for the leaf MUST be limited until that is resolved.
NISSAN was on a downward spiral and Carlos Tavares shifted_ the nose of the
plane in the upward position. If it were not for Carlos Tavares and his team
that has worked 24/7 NISSAN would have followed in GM's foot prints. Bankruptcy
would have happened.
My "thought" unlike GM Nissan might NOT have gotten "bailouts" like
Ghosn/Thormann most likely wanted. Even with the "elite" buddies that Jim
Morton nurtured like Haley Barbour.
I believe Nissan could have become a "trivia question" kind of
like:
??? What was Pan Am.
??? What was TWA.
Well meaning politicians like Senators Corker and Alexander might have said
"Sorry Boy's America is tapped out"....Even though NISSAN is in Tennessee Corker
and Alexander are Republicans and what I love about the Republican party is the
ability to stand up for what is morally right in reference to "wasteful
spending". Still I wish they'd do better with HEALTH CARE!!!! That is WHY
the American system is beautiful. We have a checks and balance system. One the
"should promote transparency" .
France I'm booking ANOTHER trip to DC. I'm gonna lobby for the
taxpayer. I want the EV to succeed BUT if NISSAN does not "come clean" and get
rid of Ghosn I'm gonna POUNCE!!!!
Have a Great Day!!!
This is going to 30 reporters
Sharyn Bovat
The Nissan Whistleblower
615-415-6675
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Thank you for covering this story.....
This is finally starting to get ridiculas. :) :)
These men need to get their names clear. It's ALL about Ghosn
wanting to keep the price of the stock up!!!
Have A Great Day!!!
Sharyn
Sharyn
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Bonjour French Consulate!!!
??? Can I have a meeting to discuss the Renault
Three.
This is going to 30 reporters!!!!
Sharyn Bovat 615-415-6675
“Mr.
Tavares & some Japanese board members did NOT want to create an EV “until”
the technology was ready. They also did NOT want to make the move to Tennessee.”
Sharyn
Bovat
“I
believe MAZDA yesterday announced they are producing an EV is a way to ‘offset’
the damage that could be done to Japan
when this story breaks”
In Japan, Mazda Steps Up Its E.V. Intent
By JONATHAN SCHULTZ
…Before Monday, Mazda could not muster even a wan embrace
of hybrid or electric-vehicle technology, ceding that buzzing high ground to fellow
Japanese brands Toyota and Nissan, as well as to Ford,
Volkswagen, General Motors and virtually every other major automaker with a shred
of public-relations acumen…..
Ghosn
has HURT the reputation of NISSAN and Renault Reputation with
CHINA. I believe Mr. Saikawa… is the
“link” to the accusation.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has also instigated an investigation by
French intelligence, and this process is threatening Sino-French relations,
which have been strained, despite China denying involvement. Industry Minister
Eric Besson stated on French radio recently that Renault could have opted to
work with authorities on this pressing matter rather than confine the
investigation to within the company.
By
the way:
???
Where is Mr. Saikawa. He dropped
off one of the Renault charts and his title has “changed”.
??? Wonder Why.
NISSAN
has NO current “technology” to steal. Ghosn was trying to get people in India to
create an “affordable battery”
Renault
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Carlos Ghosn, who is spearheading the
electric car initiative. His passion on this subject was evident during a visit
to India in end-2009.
Interestingly,
he added that a joint research could be contemplated with top institutions such
as the IITs in battery technology.
"I
would be very interested in any battery project which is simple and affordable.
I would encourage focus on a low-cost battery which can go into the common car,"
Mr Ghosn said
If Ghosn already had an “affordable” battery
he would NOT have said those words in late 2009!!!!
Mr.
Tavares and some Japanese board members ( I believe Shiga) did NOT want to
create an EV “until” the technology was ready. They also did NOT want to make
the move to Tennessee.
Ghosn
used the relocation to Tennessee as a way to “dismiss” employees that would NOT
play along with the scam. Mr. Morton was
the “organizer” ,…. More soon.
Mr.
Ghosn strong armed them into doing both THUS possibly destroying the company and
the reputation of the Japanese Auto Industry.
France could become a “joke” in the eye’s of the world.
(Sharyn
Bovat was told to subpoena those that took money to be silent. I think that’s what the American government
should do.)
“I
believe that some of MY former NISSAN relocation clients who went back to France
to work at Renault are involved in creating this ‘ficticious’ spy scandal. They are directly connected to Mr. Saikawa
and Mr. Ghosn” Sharyn
Bovat
Here’s
an article about the Renault Spy Scandal going on in Paris from the Wall Street
Journal:
Yesterday
I tried to reach the lawyer of one of France’s accused. If a reader has access to them please tell
them to email or call me.
Sharynbovat@aol.com or 615-415-6675
"It's
now been three weeks and I have nothing concrete on what my dismissal is based
on, what could explain it,"
Bertrand
Rochette
"I
would like to reaffirm that I have never had a Swiss bank account, I have never
received any money, I have always been loyal to this company and I am determined
not to be a scapegoat in this matter," Bertrand
Rochette,
That
is why Ghosn is so wishy washy on words during his interview.
The
$$$ for Japan and most likely why they invested with NISSAN is in the chargers FYI
The chargers are important infrastructure that the US government is paying for. ‘If” the EV’s on the road use those charges
will they ONLY be a good investments.
Most likey Mazda will make a car that uses the
ChaDeMo System. America will be forced
to buy Japanese cars “if” those are the chargers in place. My understanding is the the FORD EV will not
work with the ChaDeMo system.
American
EV’s will the the “main stream” EV in America….
We’re America. Since NISSAN is not making the Leaf a success ( at least not until they have the
battery technology the chargers are a waste of money)
FYI-
I’ve contacted the French consulate and requested a meeting with the Consular
General of San Francisco. I will PROVE
the Renault Three are INNOCENT. What
Renault has done to the lives of 3 people is morally WRONG!!! My life has been miserable after they
“trumped up” charges to discredit me and tossed me in jail 3 time. www.girlintheblackhonda.com
Renault
CEO Tells Sky It’s Too Early to Point Fingers on Leaks
By
- Jan
24, 2011 2:14 PM CT
Renault
SA Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn told
Sky News it was “too early to start to point fingers” in the leaks of the
company’s electric car business model.
He’s
ALREADY pointed fingers!!!
Ghosn
said in an interview he would leave it up to “justice” to determine who was
responsible for the leaks that led the company to fire three employees and file
a criminal complaint of industrial espionage.
Ghosn will be GONE March 31st and these 3 executies will deal with
MONTHS of stress and they will have LOST their reputations
Ghosn,
who also runs alliance partner Nissan Motor Co., said 2011 will be a “year of
growth” for the company and he’s “very optimistic about the evolution of the
Nissan sales, particularly the Nissan sales sourced in the U.K.”. Ghosn Just
wants the STOCK PRICE of the companies to increase before HE and his group of
“elite executives” CASH OUT
Production
of the Nissan Leaf, which will be built in the company’s Sunderland, England,
plant from 2013, will generate “a lot of jobs” in the U.K., Ghosn
said
Please
read articles about the Renault Three
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Please look at my update for
Thanks & Have A Great Day!!!
Sharyn Bovat
The Nissan Whistleblower
Ghosn
has HURT the reputation of NISSAN and Renault Reputation with CHINA.
I believe Mr. Saikawa… is the “link” to
the accusation. By the way:
???
Where is Mr. Saikawa. He dropped
off one of the Renault charts and his title has “changed”.
??? Wonder Why.
YOU
had NO current “technology” to steal. That is why Ghosn is so wishy washy on
words. The $$$ is in the chargers your
getting from governments to us for a car that “if successful”
FYI-
I’ve contacted the French consulate and requested a meeting with the Consular
General of San Francisco.
Yesterday
I attemped to reach the lawyer of one of the accused. If a reader has accest to them please tell
them to email or call me.
Sharynbovat@aol.com or 615-415-6675
France:
I will PROVE the Renault Three are INNOCENT
The
spying scandal at Renault threatened to harm France's improving relationship
with China, when a government source said intelligence services were looking
into a possible connection to China, as part of initial checks before an
official probe was launched.
The
French government has since played down the possibility of a link to China,
saying it is not accusing any one country of involvement, while China has denied
any link to the case.
Separately,
Bertrand Rochette, one of the three executives dismissed over the scandal, said
he felt "betrayed" and still had not been shown any element of proof against
him.
"It's
now been three weeks and I have nothing concrete on what my dismissal is based
on, what could explain it," he told a news conference on Monday
morning.
"I
would like to reaffirm that I have never had a Swiss bank account, I have never
received any money, I have always been loyal to this company and I am determined
not to be a scapegoat in this matter," he said.
Nissan Slows Leaf's Production
By Rachel Smith
Posted: Jan 25, 2011 09:37 a.m.
Consumers on the Nissan Leaf’s waiting list have
waited a long time to get their hands on one of few all-electric cars on the
market, and according to Kicking Tires, shoppers will have to wait even
longer.
“We’ve already reported on some of the initial supply constraints Nissan
is having with its Leaf, and the delays will continue for the next few months to
come, according to a company spokesman,” writes Kicking Tires.
According to Nissan, 20,000 Americans have already signed up for the
Leaf. With so many people waiting in line, what’s with the delay? The Detroit Bureau spoke with
Nissan’s Chief US spokesman David Reuter, who stated that Nissan has slowed
production “‘to get it absolutely perfect and make sure there’s no perception
the car isn’t ready for market.’” The Bureau adds, “Nonetheless, he acknowledged
that could lead to some frustration among anxious motorists – 20,000 of which
have already placed preliminary orders for the compact, battery-powered
sedan. Since its launch, last month, U.S. deliveries have only been ‘in the
100s,’ according to spokesman Reuter, who anticipated, ‘We’ll be getting up to
normal production by April.’”
There are, however, good reasons for the delay. “The automaker is not
only working with an all-new platform but a new electric-only powertrain,” says
Kicking Tires. “Nissan wants to make sure that each lithium-ion battery pack
that comes out of production meets automotive quality — a standard that is more
rigorous than the battery in your laptop or cell phone.”
Of the 20,000 orders….. taken last summer in America at BEST only 100 have been filled. To make an order people ONLY needed to put
down a $99 deposit.
Reauter PLEASE answer these questions for the American Tax
Payers
??? How many of the 20,000 have asked for their
money back.
??? How many Leafs will be “on
the road” in America by the end of 2011
??? Is the Battery Plant in
Smyrna “on target” and will it be FULLY operational building 200,000 batteries
as NISSAN said it would by 2012.
Reporting from May26 2010 at the Groundbreaking ……Until the
Smyrna facilities come online, there will only be one plant in Japan supplying
Nissan LEAFs to the world with a production capacity of 50,000 vehicles
annually. That will all change in 2012, when the Japanese facility is joined
by Smyrna and other plants around the world, including a couple in Europe. At
that point the production capacity for LEAFs and other Renault-Nissan EVs will
jump from 50,000 to 500,000 per year............ When all’s said and done,
the battery and LEAF production will create an additional 1,300 jobs. Nissan
expects that the full capacity of the co-located plants will be about 200,000
batteries and 150,000 LEAFs each and every year”…….from an article by Nick Chambers.
If you aren’t one of the 20,000 on Nissan’s waiting list, odds are that
you’ll wait a lot longer than April to even sign up for a Leaf. Nissan says, “We have completed the
first phase of reservations. In order to provide the best level of customer
service and premium ownership experience to the first Nissan LEAF drivers, we
will not be accepting new reservations until the next phase begins. A subsequent phase of new
reservations will begin next year, after current reservations and orders have
been processed.”
“If” they do NOT take new orders till next year then it’s quite possible
YOU will only have delivered 1000-2000 Leaf (s) to America. Some will Shift_ to the Ford Focus. Some will
Shift_ to the Volt (which is INCREASING their availability) Some will Shift_ to CODA , Some will shift_
to the BYD ( which is cheaper a cuter) and Many will just get a Prius for they
can TRUST Toyota.
??? How will YOU know the demand
if you do NOT open it up to orders again until 2012 the SAME year you told the
AMERICA and Tennessee that you’d be in ‘production” mode. I DON”T GET IT!!!
It’s irresponsible to build a plant that can produce 200,000 batteries
“if” the demand for the product is NOT there.
“The
Leaf and a related battery plant are expected to employ 1,300 people. Nissan did
not say how many jobs it expects to be created by the Rogue”…. The
is from the Nashville Business Journal
I “think” the ROGUE is going to keep workers in Tennessee
busy.
.... "We need to
reduce our exposure to the yen," Reuter said. ... Nissan is "still
evaluating" whether additional
employees would be needed, ... “
While you can’t get a Leaf just yet, it’s a good idea to wait and see
how the Leaf does once owners drive it for a few months. So far, the Leaf
receives good performance reviews, but some members of the automotive press are
wary about America’s inability to support electric cars due to limited charging
stations. “Here comes the people’s electric car, America,” says the New York Times, “ready or not.” Electric cars are coming, and
this is the perfect time to see how they fare.
In the market for a new car? Check out the U.S. News rankings of this
year's best cars as well as this month's
best car deals. Also, be sure to check
us out on Twitter.
Nissan Breaks
Ground on Their U.S. Electric Car Battery Plant May 26, 2010 Nick Chambers
Editor of Gas 2.0 and sustainable transportation nut
Editor of Gas 2.0 and sustainable transportation nut
The
hot, sweltering Tennessee sun baked us under a big white-top tent this morning
as Nissan dedicated the future site of their $1.7 billion dollar, state-of-the
art Nissan LEAF battery plant in Smyrna. Encompassing 1.3 million square feet
(22 American football fields), when the plant comes online in late 2012 it will
be one of the largest battery facilities in North
America.
Tennesee’s Governor, Phil Bredesen, was on hand along
with Daniel Poneman, the Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Energy and
Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s CEO and President.
The
plant will deliver batteries to Nissan LEAFs that are set to be assembled in the
existing Smyrna vehicle assembly plant right next door. As the battery plant is
constructed over the next year and a half, the vehicle assembly facility will be
retooled to be able to add LEAFs into the production line alongside Altimas,
Fronteras, X-Terras and Pathfinders. When all’s said and done, the battery and
LEAF production will create an additional 1,300 jobs. Nissan expects that the
full capacity of the co-located plants will be about 200,000 batteries and
150,000 LEAFs each and every year.
Until
the Smyrna facilities come online, there will only be one plant in Japan
supplying Nissan LEAFs to the world with a production capacity of 50,000
vehicles annually. That will all change in 2012, when the Japanese facility is
joined by Smyrna and other plants around the world, including a couple in
Europe. At that point the production capacity for LEAFs and other Renault-Nissan
EVs will jump from 50,000 to 500,000 per year.
During
a tour of the Smyrna vehicle assembly plant, we were told that Nissan will be
able to maintain current production levels of all the vehicles they assemble
there (the plant has actually been in continuous operation since 1981) and that
the 150,000 LEAF capacity will be in addition to
those.
In
order to accommodate the special needs of assembling an electric vehicle, Nissan
is using some serious creativity to make the inclusion of the LEAF alongside
conventional vehicle assembly a virtually seamless endeavor. For instance, at
the station where the fuel tank is normally brought in underneath a suspended
vehicle, the LEAF will have its battery pack added. And at the station where the
engine is brought in to the vehicle, the electric motor will be added. Other
than that, the assembly of an electric vehicle is much simpler than a
conventional one.
“Nissan is committed to affordable, sustainable mobility.
What we’re doing here will radically transform the automotive experience for
consumers. Today is a major step in helping create a green economy in the United
States,” said Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Nissan. “Production of Nissan
LEAF and lithium-ion batteries in Smyrna brings the United States closer to its
goal of energy independence, creates green jobs and helps sustain American
manufacturing. Nissan is a leader in global manufacturing innovation, and this
state-of-the-art battery plant will strengthen that
leadership.”
The
battery assembly plant was spurred by a $1.4 billion, low-interest loan from the
US Department of Energy as part of the Advanced Technology Vehicles
Manufacturing Loan Program.
Disclaimer: The author’s travel expenses and lodging were
paid for by Nissan for this event.
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Sent: Tue, Jan 25, 2011 12:05 pm
Subject: From Sharyn Bovat the Nissan Whistleblower...... The Renault Three are INNOCENT!!!!
Please look at my update for
Thanks & Have A Great Day!!!
Sharyn Bovat
The Nissan Whistleblower
Ghosn
has HURT the reputation of NISSAN and Renault Reputation with CHINA.
I believe Mr. Saikawa… is the “link” to
the accusation. By the way:
???
Where is Mr. Saikawa. He dropped
off one of the Renault charts and his title has “changed”.
??? Wonder Why.
YOU
had NO current “technology” to steal. That is why Ghosn is so wishy washy on
words. The $$$ is in the chargers your
getting from governments to us for a car that “if successful”
FYI-
I’ve contacted the French consulate and requested a meeting with the Consular
General of San Francisco.
Yesterday
I attemped to reach the lawyer of one of the accused. If a reader has accest to them please tell
them to email or call me.
Sharynbovat@aol.com or 615-415-6675
France:
I will PROVE the Renault Three are INNOCENT
The spying scandal at Renault threatened to harm France's
improving relationship with China, when a government source said intelligence
services were looking into a possible connection to China, as part of initial
checks before an official probe was launched.
The
French government has since played down the possibility of a link to China,
saying it is not accusing any one country of involvement, while China has denied
any link to the case.
Separately,
Bertrand Rochette, one of the three executives dismissed over the scandal, said
he felt "betrayed" and still had not been shown any element
of proof against him.
"It's
now been three weeks and I have nothing concrete on what my dismissal is based
on, what could explain it," he told a news conference on Monday
morning.
"I
would like to reaffirm that I have never had a Swiss bank account, I have never
received any money, I have always been loyal to this company and I am determined
not to be a scapegoat in this matter," he said.
Nissan Slows Leaf's Production
By Rachel Smith
Posted: Jan 25, 2011 09:37 a.m.
Consumers on the Nissan Leaf’s waiting list have
waited a long time to get their hands on one of few all-electric cars on the
market, and according to Kicking Tires, shoppers will have to wait even
longer.
“We’ve already reported on some of the initial supply constraints Nissan
is having with its Leaf, and the delays will continue for the next few months to
come, according to a company spokesman,” writes Kicking Tires.
According to Nissan, 20,000 Americans have already signed up for the
Leaf. With so many people waiting in line, what’s with the delay? The Detroit Bureau spoke with
Nissan’s Chief US spokesman David Reuter, who stated that Nissan has slowed
production “‘to get it absolutely perfect and make sure there’s no perception
the car isn’t ready for market.’” The Bureau adds, “Nonetheless, he acknowledged
that could lead to some frustration among anxious motorists – 20,000 of which
have already placed preliminary orders for the compact, battery-powered
sedan. Since its launch, last month, U.S. deliveries have only been ‘in the
100s,’ according to spokesman Reuter, who anticipated, ‘We’ll be getting up to
normal production by April.’”
There are, however, good reasons for the delay. “The automaker is not
only working with an all-new platform but a new electric-only powertrain,” says
Kicking Tires. “Nissan wants to make sure that each lithium-ion battery pack
that comes out of production meets automotive quality — a standard that is more
rigorous than the battery in your laptop or cell phone.”
Of the 20,000 orders….. taken last summer in America at BEST only 100 have been filled. To make an order people ONLY needed to put
down a $99 deposit.
Reauter PLEASE answer these questions for the American Tax
Payers
??? How many of the 20,000 have asked for their
money back.
??? How many Leafs will be “on
the road” in America by the end of 2011
??? Is the Battery Plant in
Smyrna “on target” and will it be FULLY operational building 200,000 batteries
as NISSAN said it would by 2012.
Reporting from May26 2010 at the Groundbreaking ……Until the
Smyrna facilities come online, there will only be one plant
in Japan supplying Nissan LEAFs to the world with a production capacity of
50,000 vehicles annually. That will all change in 2012, when the Japanese
facility is joined by Smyrna and other plants around the world, including a
couple in Europe. At that point the production capacity for LEAFs and other
Renault-Nissan EVs will jump from 50,000 to 500,000 per year............
When all’s said and done, the battery and LEAF production will create an
additional 1,300 jobs. Nissan expects that the full capacity of the co-located
plants will be about 200,000 batteries and 150,000 LEAFs each and every
year”…….from an article by Nick
Chambers.
If you aren’t one of the 20,000 on Nissan’s waiting list, odds are that
you’ll wait a lot longer than April to even sign up for a Leaf. Nissan says, “We have completed the
first phase of reservations. In order to provide the best level of customer
service and premium ownership experience to the first Nissan LEAF drivers, we
will not be accepting new reservations until the next phase begins. A subsequent phase of new
reservations will begin next year, after current reservations and orders have
been processed.”
“If” they do NOT take new orders till next year then it’s quite possible
YOU will only have delivered 1000-2000 Leaf (s) to America. Some will Shift_ to the Ford Focus. Some will
Shift_ to the Volt (which is INCREASING their
availability) Some will Shift_ to CODA ,
Some will shift_ to the BYD ( which is cheaper a cuter) and Many will just get a
Prius for they can TRUST Toyota.
??? How will YOU know the demand
if you do NOT open it up to orders again until 2012 the SAME year you told the
AMERICA and Tennessee that you’d be in ‘production” mode. I DON”T GET IT!!!
It’s irresponsible to build a plant that can produce 200,000 batteries
“if” the demand for the product is NOT there.
“The
Leaf and a related battery plant are expected to employ 1,300 people. Nissan did
not say how many jobs it expects to be created by the Rogue”…. The
is from the Nashville Business Journal
I “think” the ROGUE is going to keep workers in Tennessee
busy.
.... "We need to
reduce our exposure to the yen," Reuter said. ... Nissan is "still
evaluating" whether additional
employees would be needed, ... “
While you can’t get a Leaf just yet, it’s a good idea to wait and see
how the Leaf does once owners drive it for a few months. So far, the Leaf
receives good performance reviews, but some members of the automotive press are
wary about America’s inability to support electric cars due to limited charging
stations. “Here comes the people’s electric car, America,” says the New York Times, “ready or not.” Electric cars are coming, and
this is the perfect time to see how they fare.
In the market for a new car? Check out the U.S. News rankings of this
year's best cars as well as this month's
best car deals. Also, be sure to check
us out on Twitter.
Nissan Breaks
Ground on Their U.S. Electric Car Battery Plant May 26, 2010 Nick Chambers
Editor of Gas 2.0 and sustainable transportation nut
Editor of Gas 2.0 and sustainable transportation nut
The
hot, sweltering Tennessee sun baked us under a big white-top tent this morning
as Nissan dedicated the future site of their $1.7 billion dollar, state-of-the
art Nissan LEAF battery plant in Smyrna. Encompassing 1.3 million square feet
(22 American football fields), when the plant comes online in late 2012 it will
be one of the largest battery facilities in North
America.
Tennesee’s Governor, Phil Bredesen, was on hand along
with Daniel Poneman, the Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Energy and
Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s CEO and President.
The
plant will deliver batteries to Nissan LEAFs that are set to be assembled in the
existing Smyrna vehicle assembly plant right next door. As the battery plant is
constructed over the next year and a half, the vehicle assembly facility will be
retooled to be able to add LEAFs into the production line alongside Altimas,
Fronteras, X-Terras and Pathfinders. When all’s said and done, the battery and
LEAF production will create an additional 1,300 jobs. Nissan expects that the
full capacity of the co-located plants will be about 200,000 batteries and
150,000 LEAFs each and every year.
Until
the Smyrna facilities come online, there will only be one plant in Japan
supplying Nissan LEAFs to the world with a production capacity of 50,000
vehicles annually. That will all change in 2012, when the Japanese facility is
joined by Smyrna and other plants around the world, including a couple in
Europe. At that point the production capacity for LEAFs and other Renault-Nissan
EVs will jump from 50,000 to 500,000 per year.
During
a tour of the Smyrna vehicle assembly plant, we were told that Nissan will be
able to maintain current production levels of all the vehicles they assemble
there (the plant has actually been in continuous operation since 1981) and that
the 150,000 LEAF capacity will be in addition to
those.
In
order to accommodate the special needs of assembling an electric vehicle, Nissan
is using some serious creativity to make the inclusion of the LEAF alongside
conventional vehicle assembly a virtually seamless endeavor. For instance, at
the station where the fuel tank is normally brought in underneath a suspended
vehicle, the LEAF will have its battery pack added. And at the station where the
engine is brought in to the vehicle, the electric motor will be added. Other
than that, the assembly of an electric vehicle is much simpler than a
conventional one.
“Nissan is committed to affordable, sustainable mobility.
What we’re doing here will radically transform the automotive experience for
consumers. Today is a major step in helping create a green economy in the United
States,” said Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Nissan. “Production of Nissan
LEAF and lithium-ion batteries in Smyrna brings the United States closer to its
goal of energy independence, creates green jobs and helps sustain American
manufacturing. Nissan is a leader in global manufacturing innovation, and this
state-of-the-art battery plant will strengthen that
leadership.”
The
battery assembly plant was spurred by a $1.4 billion, low-interest loan from the
US Department of Energy as part of the Advanced Technology Vehicles
Manufacturing Loan Program.
Disclaimer: The author’s travel expenses and lodging were
paid for by Nissan for this event.
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Sent: Mon, Jan 24, 2011 2:44 pm
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Sent: Mon, Jan 24, 2011 2:44 pm
Subject: Nissan Whistleblower request meeting with French Consulate
To French Consulate in San Francisco:
My name is Sharyn Bovat & I want to arrange a meeting with
the Consular General. I believe that Carlos Ghosn is committing a crime against
the American Taxpayers. I'm on the verge of starting a revolt. Paris is on of
my favorite cities yet what is happening there is unthinkable.
I would like a call to arrange the meeting. I've contacted
Atlanta but they have not helped. I fear they are connected to Eric Noziere who
is a member of Ghosn's team. I was told by a reliable source that he was NOT
on team Tavares. It's a long story. www.girlintheblackhonda.com
Basically Nissan is getting a new CEO Carlos Tavares and he want
to make the company a success. That said some where driving the company off a
cliff. American taxpayer money was wasted.
Please call me.
Sharyn Bovat
615-415-6675
Posted
at 9:20 AM ET, 01/24/2011
Obama's
State of the Union address -- and crony capitalism
By
Jennifer Rubin
President
Obama is warming up for his State of the Union address, sounding the theme of
"competitiveness." It sounds positive -- don't we all want to be competitive?
But upon closer analysis, this is the worst of crony capitalism.
In
the State of the Union address, be prepared to hear lots of talk about "green
jobs" (i.e. corporate subsidies),………
The
NISSAN
Whistleblower will soon show AMERICA that Lots of “green” supplied by the hard
working taxpayers was being wasted by foreign nations.
Read
Renault-Nissan boss denies spy scandal was about technology
Monday,
24 January 2011
The boss of Renault-Nissan spoke out
yesterday for the first time about allegations of industrial spying on his
company's rapid advances in electric cars which shook the French-Japanese car
giant this month.
Carlos Ghosn said that the espionage
concerned the "economic model" of Renault's plans to dominate a $2,000bn world
market in electric cars from next year. No specific technical secrets had been
leaked, he said.
His comments – contradicting earlier hints
that unpatented, technical advances may have been sold to China – will add to
the confusion surrounding the Renault spy scandal. Lawyers representing three
senior Renault executives, suspended earlier this month, say that there is no
evidence they took money for handing over company secrets. They have started
counter-actions for "defamation".
Renault-Nissan président-directeur général
Mr Ghosn rejected suggestions that Renault had bungled the investigation by
approaching a private detective rather than the French security
services.
He refused to comment on suggestions -
angrily denied by Beijing - that the leaks were inspired by economic interests
in China. But he also rejected suggestions in the French press that the whole
affair may have been an elaborate dirty-trick, mounted by unknown rivals, to
throw doubt on innocent men and sabotage Renault's accelerating electric car
programme.
"The target was our whole electric car
strategy," he told the Journal du Dimanche. "There was total scepticism when we
launched the programme in 2006. Now we are the only company in the world to
manufacture, at the same time, electric car
engines, the batteries and
charging equipment. In an extremely competitive global industry, worth $2,000
billion, we naturally attract the interest of our competitors..."
Renault, with its Japanese partner Nissan,
has invested over €4bn in trying to develop new generations of all-electric cars
to match the price and performance of internal-combustion vehicles. Several
models were unveiled at the Frankfurt motor
show last year but the leaked
secrets were said to concern a new generation of vehicles expected to enter the
market in 2012-13.
According to the French press, they
included unpatented advances in electric car
engines and batteries.
But Mr Ghosn insisted yesterday that no
"technical information" had leaked. The espionage concerned "our economic
model", he said. Renault officials told the Journal du Dimanche that this
embraced the costs and probable prices of electric cars and batteries, sales
forecasts and production targets. Three senior Renault executives were suspended
on 5 January. The company has started legal proceedings against "person unknown"
for "industrial espionage, corruption, theft, receiving stolen goods and
conspiracy".
Renault officials say that the affair began
with an anonymous tip-off in a letter last August. A private detective and two
company investigators were asked to start an inquiry.
Renault officials and lawyers say they
identified off-shore bank accounts in Switzerland and Liechtenstein belonging to
the three company executives with payments allegedly divided between the three
men.
All three have angrily dismissed the
accusations and brought counter-actions for defamation and
calumny.
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Sent: Tue, Jan 25, 2011 12:05 pm
Subject: From Sharyn Bovat the Nissan Whistleblower...... The Renault Three are INNOCENT!!!!
Please look at my update for
Thanks & Have A Great Day!!!
Sharyn Bovat
The Nissan Whistleblower
Ghosn
has HURT the reputation of NISSAN and Renault Reputation with CHINA.
I believe Mr. Saikawa… is the “link” to
the accusation. By the way:
???
Where is Mr. Saikawa. He dropped
off one of the Renault charts and his title has “changed”.
??? Wonder Why.
YOU
had NO current “technology” to steal. That is why Ghosn is so wishy washy on
words. The $$$ is in the chargers your
getting from governments to us for a car that “if successful”
FYI-
I’ve contacted the French consulate and requested a meeting with the Consular
General of San Francisco.
Yesterday
I attemped to reach the lawyer of one of the accused. If a reader has accest to them please tell
them to email or call me.
Sharynbovat@aol.com or 615-415-6675
France:
I will PROVE the Renault Three are INNOCENT
The spying scandal at Renault threatened to harm France's
improving relationship with China, when a government source said intelligence
services were looking into a possible connection to China, as part of initial
checks before an official probe was launched.
The
French government has since played down the possibility of a link to China,
saying it is not accusing any one country of involvement, while China has denied
any link to the case.
Separately,
Bertrand Rochette, one of the three executives dismissed over the scandal, said
he felt "betrayed" and still had not been shown any element
of proof against him.
"It's
now been three weeks and I have nothing concrete on what my dismissal is based
on, what could explain it," he told a news conference on Monday
morning.
"I
would like to reaffirm that I have never had a Swiss bank account, I have never
received any money, I have always been loyal to this company and I am determined
not to be a scapegoat in this matter," he said.
Nissan Slows Leaf's Production
By Rachel Smith
Posted: Jan 25, 2011 09:37 a.m.
Consumers on the Nissan Leaf’s waiting list have
waited a long time to get their hands on one of few all-electric cars on the
market, and according to Kicking Tires, shoppers will have to wait even
longer.
“We’ve already reported on some of the initial supply constraints Nissan
is having with its Leaf, and the delays will continue for the next few months to
come, according to a company spokesman,” writes Kicking Tires.
According to Nissan, 20,000 Americans have already signed up for the
Leaf. With so many people waiting in line, what’s with the delay? The Detroit Bureau spoke with
Nissan’s Chief US spokesman David Reuter, who stated that Nissan has slowed
production “‘to get it absolutely perfect and make sure there’s no perception
the car isn’t ready for market.’” The Bureau adds, “Nonetheless, he acknowledged
that could lead to some frustration among anxious motorists – 20,000 of which
have already placed preliminary orders for the compact, battery-powered
sedan. Since its launch, last month, U.S. deliveries have only been ‘in the
100s,’ according to spokesman Reuter, who anticipated, ‘We’ll be getting up to
normal production by April.’”
There are, however, good reasons for the delay. “The automaker is not
only working with an all-new platform but a new electric-only powertrain,” says
Kicking Tires. “Nissan wants to make sure that each lithium-ion battery pack
that comes out of production meets automotive quality — a standard that is more
rigorous than the battery in your laptop or cell phone.”
Of the 20,000 orders….. taken last summer in America at BEST only 100 have been filled. To make an order people ONLY needed to put
down a $99 deposit.
Reauter PLEASE answer these questions for the American Tax
Payers
??? How many of the 20,000 have asked for their
money back.
??? How many Leafs will be “on
the road” in America by the end of 2011
??? Is the Battery Plant in
Smyrna “on target” and will it be FULLY operational building 200,000 batteries
as NISSAN said it would by 2012.
Reporting from May26 2010 at the Groundbreaking ……Until the
Smyrna facilities come online, there will only be one plant
in Japan supplying Nissan LEAFs to the world with a production capacity of
50,000 vehicles annually. That will all change in 2012, when the Japanese
facility is joined by Smyrna and other plants around the world, including a
couple in Europe. At that point the production capacity for LEAFs and other
Renault-Nissan EVs will jump from 50,000 to 500,000 per year............
When all’s said and done, the battery and LEAF production will create an
additional 1,300 jobs. Nissan expects that the full capacity of the co-located
plants will be about 200,000 batteries and 150,000 LEAFs each and every
year”…….from an article by Nick
Chambers.
If you aren’t one of the 20,000 on Nissan’s waiting list, odds are that
you’ll wait a lot longer than April to even sign up for a Leaf. Nissan says, “We have completed the
first phase of reservations. In order to provide the best level of customer
service and premium ownership experience to the first Nissan LEAF drivers, we
will not be accepting new reservations until the next phase begins. A subsequent phase of new
reservations will begin next year, after current reservations and orders have
been processed.”
“If” they do NOT take new orders till next year then it’s quite possible
YOU will only have delivered 1000-2000 Leaf (s) to America. Some will Shift_ to the Ford Focus. Some will
Shift_ to the Volt (which is INCREASING their
availability) Some will Shift_ to CODA ,
Some will shift_ to the BYD ( which is cheaper a cuter) and Many will just get a
Prius for they can TRUST Toyota.
??? How will YOU know the demand
if you do NOT open it up to orders again until 2012 the SAME year you told the
AMERICA and Tennessee that you’d be in ‘production” mode. I DON”T GET IT!!!
It’s irresponsible to build a plant that can produce 200,000 batteries
“if” the demand for the product is NOT there.
“The
Leaf and a related battery plant are expected to employ 1,300 people. Nissan did
not say how many jobs it expects to be created by the Rogue”…. The
is from the Nashville Business Journal
I “think” the ROGUE is going to keep workers in Tennessee
busy.
.... "We need to
reduce our exposure to the yen," Reuter said. ... Nissan is "still
evaluating" whether additional
employees would be needed, ... “
While you can’t get a Leaf just yet, it’s a good idea to wait and see
how the Leaf does once owners drive it for a few months. So far, the Leaf
receives good performance reviews, but some members of the automotive press are
wary about America’s inability to support electric cars due to limited charging
stations. “Here comes the people’s electric car, America,” says the New York Times, “ready or not.” Electric cars are coming, and
this is the perfect time to see how they fare.
In the market for a new car? Check out the U.S. News rankings of this
year's best cars as well as this month's
best car deals. Also, be sure to check
us out on Twitter.
Nissan Breaks
Ground on Their U.S. Electric Car Battery Plant May 26, 2010 Nick Chambers
Editor of Gas 2.0 and sustainable transportation nut
Editor of Gas 2.0 and sustainable transportation nut
The
hot, sweltering Tennessee sun baked us under a big white-top tent this morning
as Nissan dedicated the future site of their $1.7 billion dollar, state-of-the
art Nissan LEAF battery plant in Smyrna. Encompassing 1.3 million square feet
(22 American football fields), when the plant comes online in late 2012 it will
be one of the largest battery facilities in North
America.
Tennesee’s Governor, Phil Bredesen, was on hand along
with Daniel Poneman, the Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Energy and
Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s CEO and President.
The
plant will deliver batteries to Nissan LEAFs that are set to be assembled in the
existing Smyrna vehicle assembly plant right next door. As the battery plant is
constructed over the next year and a half, the vehicle assembly facility will be
retooled to be able to add LEAFs into the production line alongside Altimas,
Fronteras, X-Terras and Pathfinders. When all’s said and done, the battery and
LEAF production will create an additional 1,300 jobs. Nissan expects that the
full capacity of the co-located plants will be about 200,000 batteries and
150,000 LEAFs each and every year.
Until
the Smyrna facilities come online, there will only be one plant in Japan
supplying Nissan LEAFs to the world with a production capacity of 50,000
vehicles annually. That will all change in 2012, when the Japanese facility is
joined by Smyrna and other plants around the world, including a couple in
Europe. At that point the production capacity for LEAFs and other Renault-Nissan
EVs will jump from 50,000 to 500,000 per year.
During
a tour of the Smyrna vehicle assembly plant, we were told that Nissan will be
able to maintain current production levels of all the vehicles they assemble
there (the plant has actually been in continuous operation since 1981) and that
the 150,000 LEAF capacity will be in addition to
those.
In
order to accommodate the special needs of assembling an electric vehicle, Nissan
is using some serious creativity to make the inclusion of the LEAF alongside
conventional vehicle assembly a virtually seamless endeavor. For instance, at
the station where the fuel tank is normally brought in underneath a suspended
vehicle, the LEAF will have its battery pack added. And at the station where the
engine is brought in to the vehicle, the electric motor will be added. Other
than that, the assembly of an electric vehicle is much simpler than a
conventional one.
“Nissan is committed to affordable, sustainable mobility.
What we’re doing here will radically transform the automotive experience for
consumers. Today is a major step in helping create a green economy in the United
States,” said Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Nissan. “Production of Nissan
LEAF and lithium-ion batteries in Smyrna brings the United States closer to its
goal of energy independence, creates green jobs and helps sustain American
manufacturing. Nissan is a leader in global manufacturing innovation, and this
state-of-the-art battery plant will strengthen that
leadership.”
The
battery assembly plant was spurred by a $1.4 billion, low-interest loan from the
US Department of Energy as part of the Advanced Technology Vehicles
Manufacturing Loan Program.
Disclaimer: The author’s travel expenses and lodging were
paid for by Nissan for this event.
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From: sharynbovat@aol.com
To: romain.serman@diplomatie.gouv.fr; corinne.pereira@diplomatie.gouv.fr; stephane.remy@diplomatie.gouv.fr; presse-info@consulfrance-sanfrancisco.org; jacques.de-noray@diplomatie.gouv.fr; clement.bertrand@diplomatie.gouv.fr; annabelle.howell@gmail.com
Sent: Mon, Jan 24, 2011 2:44 pm
Subject: Nissan Whistleblower request meeting with French Consulate
From: sharynbovat@aol.com
To: romain.serman@diplomatie.gouv.fr; corinne.pereira@diplomatie.gouv.fr; stephane.remy@diplomatie.gouv.fr; presse-info@consulfrance-sanfrancisco.org; jacques.de-noray@diplomatie.gouv.fr; clement.bertrand@diplomatie.gouv.fr; annabelle.howell@gmail.com
Sent: Mon, Jan 24, 2011 2:44 pm
Subject: Nissan Whistleblower request meeting with French Consulate
To French Consulate in San Francisco:
My name is Sharyn Bovat & I want to arrange a meeting with
the Consular General. I believe that Carlos Ghosn is committing a crime against
the American Taxpayers. I'm on the verge of starting a revolt. Paris is on of
my favorite cities yet what is happening there is unthinkable.
I would like a call to arrange the meeting. I've contacted
Atlanta but they have not helped. I fear they are connected to Eric Noziere who
is a member of Ghosn's team. I was told by a reliable source that he was NOT
on team Tavares. It's a long story. www.girlintheblackhonda.com
Basically Nissan is getting a new CEO Carlos Tavares and he want
to make the company a success. That said some where driving the company off a
cliff. American taxpayer money was wasted.
Please call me.
Sharyn Bovat
615-415-6675
Posted
at 9:20 AM ET, 01/24/2011
Obama's
State of the Union address -- and crony capitalism
By
Jennifer Rubin
President
Obama is warming up for his State of the Union address, sounding the theme of
"competitiveness." It sounds positive -- don't we all want to be competitive?
But upon closer analysis, this is the worst of crony capitalism.
In
the State of the Union address, be prepared to hear lots of talk about "green
jobs" (i.e. corporate subsidies),………
The
NISSAN
Whistleblower will soon show AMERICA that Lots of “green” supplied by the hard
working taxpayers was being wasted by foreign nations.
Read
Renault-Nissan boss denies spy scandal was about technology
Monday,
24 January 2011
The boss of Renault-Nissan spoke out
yesterday for the first time about allegations of industrial spying on his
company's rapid advances in electric cars which shook the French-Japanese car
giant this month.
Carlos Ghosn said that the espionage
concerned the "economic model" of Renault's plans to dominate a $2,000bn world
market in electric cars from next year. No specific technical secrets had been
leaked, he said.
His comments – contradicting earlier hints
that unpatented, technical advances may have been sold to China – will add to
the confusion surrounding the Renault spy scandal. Lawyers representing three
senior Renault executives, suspended earlier this month, say that there is no
evidence they took money for handing over company secrets. They have started
counter-actions for "defamation".
Renault-Nissan président-directeur général
Mr Ghosn rejected suggestions that Renault had bungled the investigation by
approaching a private detective rather than the French security
services.
He refused to comment on suggestions -
angrily denied by Beijing - that the leaks were inspired by economic interests
in China. But he also rejected suggestions in the French press that the whole
affair may have been an elaborate dirty-trick, mounted by unknown rivals, to
throw doubt on innocent men and sabotage Renault's accelerating electric car
programme.
"The target was our whole electric car
strategy," he told the Journal du Dimanche. "There was total scepticism when we
launched the programme in 2006. Now we are the only company in the world to
manufacture, at the same time, electric car
engines, the batteries and
charging equipment. In an extremely competitive global industry, worth $2,000
billion, we naturally attract the interest of our competitors..."
Renault, with its Japanese partner Nissan,
has invested over €4bn in trying to develop new generations of all-electric cars
to match the price and performance of internal-combustion vehicles. Several
models were unveiled at the Frankfurt motor
show last year but the leaked
secrets were said to concern a new generation of vehicles expected to enter the
market in 2012-13.
According to the French press, they
included unpatented advances in electric car
engines and batteries.
But Mr Ghosn insisted yesterday that no
"technical information" had leaked. The espionage concerned "our economic
model", he said. Renault officials told the Journal du Dimanche that this
embraced the costs and probable prices of electric cars and batteries, sales
forecasts and production targets. Three senior Renault executives were suspended
on 5 January. The company has started legal proceedings against "person unknown"
for "industrial espionage, corruption, theft, receiving stolen goods and
conspiracy".
Renault officials say that the affair began
with an anonymous tip-off in a letter last August. A private detective and two
company investigators were asked to start an inquiry.
Renault officials and lawyers say they
identified off-shore bank accounts in Switzerland and Liechtenstein belonging to
the three company executives with payments allegedly divided between the three
men.
All three have angrily dismissed the
accusations and brought counter-actions for defamation and
calumny.
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