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100% Electric Nissan LEAF has arrived
Call the dealership at (321) 268-2000 and ask for the dealership's LEAF Specialist, Kevin. He will gladly assist you in reserving a time that best suites your schedule, as well as help you to get your own Nissan LEAF.
Order it now, and you have a 95% chance of having it before Christmas. And yes, we can assist you with getting that big pretty bow on the top. We look forward to serving all of your electric vehicle needs for many years to come.
Nissan LEAF: the Top Products of 2010 from Popular Mechanics
Nissan Leaf: The Top Products of 2010
Brilliant Idea: A pure EV with space for five, a moderate price and enough range for most tasks?plus, an operating cost that's irresistibly low.
BY THE EDITORS
It?s not the first pure EV, but the Leaf is hitting the mainstream like none of its predecessors. At $33,720 ($26,220 after the federal rebate), the Leaf costs the same as an average car and offers a 100-mile range?enough to cover the needs of the vast majority of commuters and errand runners. More than 13,000 U.S. buyers have already plunked down $99 deposits, and Nissan hopes to soon move 150,000 units a year worldwide. The car is eerily quiet to drive. ?The vehicle is equipped with a sound generator just so people can hear it coming,? says Paul Hawson, product planner for the Leaf. But the real triumph lies in its family-car practicality and normalcy. And since electricity is cheaper than gas, the Leaf delivers lower operating costs. A rational EV that doesn?t drive like a science project? About time. User Interface
The Leaf?s digital display and navigation system plot the most efficient routes and suggest ways to extend range?for example, by reducing the a/c. Drivers will also be able to track their performance online and compare themselves to other Leaf owners.Charging
Two plugs are located in the nose: a standard Level II 220-volt charger that fills the batteries in about 8 hours and a Level III quick charger that hits 80 percent in 30 minutes. The juice needed for 100 miles runs about $3?less than half of the cost of gas for the same trip.
(Illustration by Razvan Maftei)
Torque
While the Leaf?s electric motor produces only 107 hp, it offers a peak 207 lb-ft of torque at 0 rpm. In other words: Unlike a gas car, it can pop off the line with an immediate and steady stream of power. While braking, the motor also charges the battery.Battery Pack
With no gas-engine backup, the Leaf's 24-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack is both larger and uses a greater percentage of its capacity than the Volt?s pack does. Although both companies are tight-lipped about details, the Leaf's 192 cells have a slightly different chemistry. They're also stacked horizontally, like books on a table, to form a compact pallet under the floor, freeing up interior space for five passengers.Early Reviews From many media outlets
Nissan LEAF™: The Early Reviews |  |
POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS OF THE ELECTRIC FUTURE
From the enthusiast magazines to the mainstream press to the environmental blogs, the first reviews are starting to appear, and the news is good.
To help spread the word about the first mainstream electric vehicle, Nissan has been giving journalists a chance to drive Nissan LEAF before its December release. The early reviews are starting to appear, and the press is recognizing two key themes. One is that Nissan LEAF is a responsive, enjoyable car to drive. The other is that it?s a real car ? although it has a groundbreaking powertrain, it?s as familiar and therefore as easy to drive as any conventional gasoline-powered vehicle. Here are some excerpts from early reviews. Motor Trend (October 2010) The magazine says the launch of Nissan LEAF ?could very well serve as a defining moment in automotive history, a keystone toward building a no-emissions future.? As for driving characteristics:
USA Today (September 17, 2010) Automobile critic James R. Healey notes that ?the proof of any vehicle is how it drives. And there, LEAF is a winner.? Healey also praised Nissan LEAF as roomy, quick in traffic, quiet, and ?engagingly sophisticated.? Autobloggreen (July 27, 2010) ?If there's any overarching sense from behind the wheel, it's that the LEAF is simply a car. The gadgetry is impressive, but no more so than some of the hybrid options available from Nissan's competitors. The interior is comfortable and spacious, with more than enough room for four people and their assorted trappings. Few things stand out, and that's exactly its point. Nissan isn't out to change the driving experience, it's just changing the method of motivation. And more than anything else, that's what's going to bring electric vehicles into the mainstream.? Look for the full story on the debut of Nissan LEAF next month. |
The Totally Electric, Zero Emissions Nissan Leaf Coming Spring 2010 Reserve yours TODAY!
EV-IT Support Function
Nissan has developed an sophisticated IT system for its zero-emission EVs (Electric Vehicle), connecting the vehicle on-board transmitting unit to a global data center*2 to support EV driving 24 hours 7 days a week.
The dedicated EV platform is comprised of a highly rigid body, high-performance motor, compact lithium-ion battery with high power output and energy capacity, delivering outstanding driving performance and safety, while offering a quiet and peaceful driving experience; a unique feature of a fully-electric drive train.
The in-house developed electric motor delivers 80kW/280Nm for high response and powerful acceleration. Nissan's unique motor control also contributes to the vehicle's seamless acceleration. The 24kWh laminated compact lithium-ion battery pack is placed under the vehicle floor for more efficient packaging, without compromising cabin or cargo space. The battery layout also allows smooth under floor air-flow which helps reduce drag. Additionally, the regenerative brake system employed to recharge the battery during deceleration and braking extends the driving range to more than 160km*1 under a full charge. High durability is achieved by employing an additional frame for the battery pack to significantly improve the rigidity of the platform. The combination of a high rigidity platform and electric power-train minimizes vibration and external sounds to produce a quiet and pleasing drive.
TIME Magazine Names Nissan LEAF among the 50 Best Inventions of 2009
The car's top speed is more than 90 m.p.h. (145 km/h), and its range is 100 miles (160 km) on a full charge. When it moves, it makes a futuristic sound like the flying cars in Blade Runner. Nissan will produce 50,000 LEAFS each year at its Oppama plant, southwest of Tokyo, starting in the fall of 2010."
Other vehicles named on the list include the World's Fastest (Steam-Powered) Car and the Edible Race Car.
No press release will be issued. Please click here to view TIME's full list of inventions and to "rate" the Nissan LEAF. TIME's online poll results currently show LEAF ranked #10 on the "50 Best" Inventions" list, with an average rating of 75 through more than 8,000 cast votes.
