Nissan-Renault to jointly produce new electric compact car, Leaf

Carmakers worldwide are investing large sums in electric vehicles as they seek to meet ever-tighter regulations for emissions and struggle to pull themselves out of a savage industry downturn. Japan's Nissan Motor Co will begin building the Leaf electric compact car within a short while.Nissan, Japan's No.3 automaker held 44 per cent by Renault SA, had already announced plans to make batteries