Discerning, eco-conscious car buyers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C. rejoice. While next year's Nissan LEAF will continue to be sold in existing markets, it will also be available, for the first time ever, in your home states. And, you don't even have long to wait to place your reservation. Nissan will open their books up to you, starting on August 4.

In addition to expanded availability, there are a host of other changes Nissan has made to the 2012 LEAF that you should also know. In response…

If Nissan wasn't busy before, they certainly will be for the next six years! Nissan created a new business plan dubbed "Nissan Power 88" which means many exciting new models from Nissan. On July 27 the new business plan is set to take action.

Get psyched! Nissan's new six-year business plan, "Nissan Power 88" underlines exciting times ahead for Nissan enthusiasts. And while it was announced only a short time ago, on July 27, it's effective immediately.

At a high level, "Nissan Power 88" is designed to enhance the company's brand, sales power enhancement, growth, sustainability…