Nissan Goes Green in New US Headquarters

Mar 08, 2008 By BILL POOVEY, Associated Press Writer
Nissan Goes Green in New US Headquarters (AP)
Sun shades are seen being installed on the outside of the new 10-story Nissan headquarters in Franklin, Tenn., on Jan. 25, 2008. The shades act like reflective visors and have computer-designed blades to reduce glare and heat in the Southern summer. The building, with features aimed at showing a concern for the environment, opens in July 2008. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

(AP) -- Nissan wants to talk about more than a way to drive at its soon-to-be-finished Americas headquarters.



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