Nissan Leaf: A Quick Look at the All Electric Car
By Soumitra Mondal, Gaea News NetworkWednesday, October 27, 2010
This is no far future when you could charge your car from the ordinary plug that your other household appliances connects to before you take it out for going to some shopping. Nissan Leaf is here to remind you that you can run your car without gas. Here is a quick look at the vehicle.
ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOWThis charismatic vehicle possess a well proportioned design, zero-emission with holding capacity of five, it is a family car that comes fully equipped with features such as air conditioning, a camera for parking, a quick charge socket (in case of charging of battery), satellite navigation, innovative smart-phone connectivity: advanced intelligent transportation (IT) system and Real-world range autonomy: 160km (100 miles).
The smoothness, acceleration and handling will surely bring drivers and passengers a smile on their faces. By this new launch Nissan is leading the industry by being the first manufacturer of an affordable zero-emission car which is purely electric vehicle, with very low running costs. It is powered by lithium-ion batteries laminated compactly; generate power output of over 90kW, its electric motor delivers 80kW/280Nm. This is sure to ensure a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience that keeps the customers attached to this rather than traditional, gasoline-powered automobiles.
The monitor will alarm you of the Nissan LEAF’s remaining power so that you can easily charge it off in any nearby charging stations. Nissan’s zero-emission is the ultimate goal, and the company is already working on this and they are innovating new eco-friendly technologies that will increase the efficiency and reduce emissions.
Nissan International also announced that the battery driven car is priced under 30,000 Euros or 25,641 Pounds after all the incentives. In most of its European launch markets you will find it at about the same price compared to a well equipped diesel or hybrid vehicle. The four European countries that took the share of the party are UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and Portugal and will be getting the deliveries at the first phase of the next year.
