Nissan Launches Zero-Emissions LEAF: Will go on sale in U.S. next year
08-01-09, 07:27 PM
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Nissan Launches Zero-Emissions LEAF: Will go on sale in U.S. next year
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...ctric-car.html
Nissan has just unveiled a new zero emissions vehicle that is slated to go on sale in Japan, Europe and the United States next year. Called the LEAF, this C-segment (sub-compact) car is powered by an electric motor and lithium-ion battery packs. Nissan says it will be able to drive 100 miles on a single charge. The batteries will be able to be charged up to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes with a special quick charger, or in roughly eight hours through a standard 200V outlet. Nissan says that through extensive research the 100 mile range will be suitable for 70 percent of car buyers.
Output from the lithium-ion battery packs is rated at 80kW/280Nm, (107-hp and 207 ft-lbs of torque), which should make this sub-compact a sporty little car.
Pricing has yet to be released but Nissan aims to give the LEAF a competitive MSRP to well-equipped C-segment cars. That should put it near the $20,000 mark. The car will also qualify for government rebates and tax incentives desigend to help promote the sale of fuel-efficient cars...
Output from the lithium-ion battery packs is rated at 80kW/280Nm, (107-hp and 207 ft-lbs of torque), which should make this sub-compact a sporty little car.
Pricing has yet to be released but Nissan aims to give the LEAF a competitive MSRP to well-equipped C-segment cars. That should put it near the $20,000 mark. The car will also qualify for government rebates and tax incentives desigend to help promote the sale of fuel-efficient cars...
08-01-09, 08:34 PM
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i wonder how many of these will be towed when people run out of charge. 
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08-02-09, 12:43 PM
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They are great ideas but really can only serve as a "second car". Sure, 70% of Americans could use a 100 mile range car in their daily commutes but they become useless when a longer haul is needed so you always have to have at least one other limitless range auto.
So the irony is, is that buyers of pure electrics do so to supposedly save money on gas but need to be well off enough to afford numerous cars.
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interior looks nice and futuristic.
as for the 100 mile range, that is pretty good. this is perfect for people who buy cars like the Smart and toyota IQ, both cars that arent really meant to go onto the freeway, but stay as city cars. If cheap enough, i can see programs like City Car Share, and ZipCar using the LEAF
as for the 100 mile range, that is pretty good. this is perfect for people who buy cars like the Smart and toyota IQ, both cars that arent really meant to go onto the freeway, but stay as city cars. If cheap enough, i can see programs like City Car Share, and ZipCar using the LEAF
