Be the first to see the Nissan LEAF in person. An invitation was sent out a few weeks ago to see the Nissan LEAF Zero Emission Tour in Southern California in November. The tour will begin in Southern California on November 13, 2009 and end in New York City on February 14, 2010. In case if you already missed the Southern California invitation, you can sign up here. If you sign up for the RSVP, you will get a bag of goodies at the show.
The Nissan LEAF is the first 100% electric, zero emission, green car that will be produced by Nissan, and will be available in the near end of 2010. Just in case if you are interested in the specs of this green car, here they are:
| Seating | 5 |
| Max speed | Over 90mph |
| Drive powertrain layout | Front motor, front drive |
| Battery | Laminated lithium-ion battery |
| Electric motor (power, torque) | High-response synchronous AC motor 80kW, 280Nm |
| Battery capacity/power | 24kWh/Over 90kW |
| Cruising range | Over 100 miles |
| Major features | Dedicated IT system |
| LenghtxWidthxHeight | 175 x 69.7 x61 inches |
| Wheelbase | 106 inches |
LOL…looks like nissan won’t need a bailout…
good to see something positive in this mixed up world
Electric cars would be even safer if you fill what used to be the engine compartment with a shock absorbing material
Wow thats a very good idea, hmm?
yea, i’ll wait a few years until they get that charge thing more bearable. 16 hours?! guess that rules out road trips!
I guess all this electricity is free? And making that electricity is not polluting? And the life of the battery after constantly recharging it doesn’t diminish? Manufacturing the batteries don’t cause pollution? (shipping, materials, etc.) Replacing this battery after several years is free? Talk to a NYC taxi driver after owning a hybrid and $6000 to replace the battery and the $5 mor a day it costs them to use them only saving them ess than $2 a day! Honda FCX pollutes in manufact as well
very cool.
Why is it the governments responsibility to build these charging stations? If there is a demand the free market will provide.