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Friday, April 29, 2011
At an affordable starting price of $32,780 that drops to $25,280 after taking advantage of federal tax incentives, Nissan has seen over 14,000 pre-orders for this economical and environmentally friendly vehicle. Owners can feel good about the zero emissions while enjoying Bluetooth capability, Sirius/XM satellite radio, energy efficient LED headlights, and roadside assistance. This sporty blue all electric car with its sleek aerodynamic design is set to redefine the auto industry.
The automobile industry has been responding to both consumer and government demands for increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions in recent years. While most manufacturers were devoting their research and development to hybrid engines, combination gas/electric vehicles, Nissan was developing an all electric, zero emissions vehicle called the Nissan Leaf. With a December 2010 release date for Japan, Europe, and the United States, the 2011 Nissan Leaf is the world's first mass produced, affordable all electric vehicle.
The Nissan Leaf can seat five adults and features the latest in advanced IT connectivity and state-of-the-art wireless control capability. Customers can use mobile phones to monitor battery charging status and to activate functions such as climate control. The Nissan Leaf has a range of about 100 miles on a full charge and can reach a speed of over 90 miles per hour. It is powered by a lithium ion battery pack that can be charged in eight hours or less from a standard home outlet or charged to 80 percent capacity in less than a half hour from a 50kW commercial charger. Though now limited in number, municipalities and businesses are working to create commercial charging stations to meet anticipated demand.
The Leaf is the gateway to a brave new electric world from Nissan. This 5-seater, 5-door hatchback is the world's first, purpose-built, mass-produced electric car. It has a range of over 100 miles on a full charge claims Nissan, takes around 8 hours to recharge using 220-240V power supply and produces zero tailpipe emissions. Its low center of gravity produced sharp turn-in with almost no body roll and no understeer. The good news? It feels just like a normal car, only quieter.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
It's too early to say the price of the vehicle, but certainly there will be no surprises. We know (the price) will be the key to mass-market cars
Moreover Ghosn still feel confident of this environment-friendly products will be accepted in addition to the world community as environmentally friendly, because it has an electric engine, Nissan claims this car can run up to 100 miles with a lower cost.
Leaf itself according to Ghosn's will have advantages in terms of endurance batteries, far exceeding its competitors. Moreover, the battery developed by NEC Corp., according to Nissan will be used to walk with electric charge on the 220-volt power.
And to further convince consumers of these green cars, Nissan also was also not reluctant to cooperate with the Houston Reliant to develop an electric charging infrastructure in homes and offices before the close of this electric car sold in the United States, Japan and Europe in the late 2010.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
presents
Nissan Leaf
Three days ago, the Japanese automaker Nissan has revealed its latest car. It is called Leaf and it is the first electric car that is designed to be sold worldwide, like any other regular car.
The Leaf can reach up to 100 miles (160 km) on its lithium-ion battery, which can be full charged in about an hour with a quick charger, or in about eight hours on a regular plug, at home.
The Nissan Leaf is the natural evolution of cars in these days where people and governments are hunting CO2 high production rates. Indeed, this car does not produce any CO2 or any other greenhouse gases. Yet, although the autonomy is quite good, the Leaf is going to be a great city car, but not a long runner.
Well, at last a good-looking electric car!
The Car-Scrapyards team
