New Nissan LEAF 2010 Global Reveal
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan LEAF, the worlds first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements.
Carlos Ghosn is the King of the Automobile world.
Ford or GM you should have offered at least 300 million for this guy a year.
This guy as you can see in his speech is passionate and has vision, his worthless.
Can you imagine Nissan is a threat…
When you have the talent even a small company can kick asses, and this is it.
A big lesson for you guys.
The EV1 could of been it…
Comment by coolkid2025 — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
AMAZING !
100 MILES RANGE all Electric car.
But electricity is NOT free. It cost 2 1/2 cents per mile for this electric car versus 15 cents per mile for gasoline car..
Cost of this car is “gazillions”.
Priceless at this time_
Comment by thembones12 — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
A new chapter of our company!
Does any body know what will be the price in America?
Comment by Clandestinokid — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
@sawink your post proves that Prius is the most overrated car on this planet
Comment by NIGHTMAREuki — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
Finally a decent reply that was interesting and well thought out. (on youtube no less)
It’s the Methane from all the cows not the gas that pollutes.. just makes Corp. rich and shift money outside and makes strange country bedfellows. Must trap the Methane. Geez I sound like an informed environmentalist. Damn!
Comment by sawink — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
@sawink
That is a problem car manufacturers are facing, but the LEAF is a huge step in overcoming those challenges. If you read the website for the LEAF, a lot of manufacturing processes and materials used are a lot more environmentally friendly. The estimated battery life for the LEAF is 5yrs, which the cost of the batteries could cost equally or less than the amount of money you save, not having to pay for fluctuating gas prices and vehicle maintenance.
Comment by HappyFoxIsHappy — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
Push huh? You saw what happened to the Tesla guys today! Push you say…
Toyota as well. Don’t screw with American (car) businesses.
Comment by sawink — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
If electric car stations are built, then yes, because the power plants will have to expand the supply of electricity. It costs a lot less though in terms of maintenance and fuel. Building anything requires resources, but the point is minimization.
The only issue really is battery life. That will come in time if the industry doesn’t push another electric car out of the market.
Comment by slytown — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
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
Comment by sawink — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
I think if they’re gonna start makin electric cars they need to start looking at advancements in battery life
Comment by xma456 — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
SO AWESOME! I will convince my mom to get this car and borrow it to run errands, While I keep my mustang for the weekends ; )
Comment by kryptoart87 — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
The front end is not that cute, but I’m loving that roof line and rear end!
Another reason apt living sucks, I’m going to have to get a house before I can get one of these!
Comment by eicebleu — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
BODOH SATAN
Comment by farhansuriani — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
America needs to build a battery INDUSTRY. If they wanna keep up with the electric car industry.
Comment by greenboy215 — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
Canada has an electric car calledthe Zenn but the gov won’t let it be sold. Go figure
Comment by donotfret — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
Duhhhhh!
Are you serious?
Comment by 5711von — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
I think this car is great for anyone that lives within 30 miles of their job.
Comment by joe4ska — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
you mean like the 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Comment by Spanky00Cheeks — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
I believe there is a federal tax credit of $7500 if you buy an electric car and many states offer tax rebates as well.
Comment by deadmantyping2 — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
just install a solar panel, or a crank shaft or both
Comment by Lgamez7 — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
well if i was not American this would seem plausible, but srew it this car will be virtually free with the tax credits in America!!!!
Comment by SunRiseVendetta — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
It will get better eventually just like everything else. I will never give up my gas engine for that. Theyr’e going to have tough time sell me one. I am from old school and I love my car powerfull and fast with a bit sound. Driving will never be the same with this thing. NO AWAY NOT FOR ME
Comment by tootsiejoon — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
seems like you have to charge it a lot. Even after night charging they charge it again just after 34 km. hmm…
Comment by AmberFlame1 — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
Mhm, I can’t wait till they start designing these types of car’s in high performance coupes/sedans. A decade or so and I bet these cars won’t be uncommon.
Comment by DivineJustice967 — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
Every part will be recycled. Zero environmental effect from this.
Comment by irchristo — February 24, 2010 @ 4:06 pm