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Nissan Leaf

The Totally Electric, Zero Emissions Nissan Leaf Coming
Spring 2010 Reserve yours TODAY!

Nissan Leaf is Nissan's first zero emissions car, not to be confused with a hybrid or any other type of gas-powered, eco-friendly vehicle. The Nissan Leaf is 100% electric. That means is burns zero gas and produces zero emissions. Nissan Leaf performs like a V6 powered vehicle with room for five adults. Plus it comes with all the quality, reliability and versatility you've come to expect from Nissan.

EV-IT Support Function

Nissan has developed an sophisticated IT system for its zero-emission EVs, 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 drivetrain.

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 underfloor 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
TIME Magazine named the Nissan LEAF as one of "The 50 Best Inventions of 2009." 

According to the article:

"It's not the world's first electric car, but the Nissan Leaf, launched in August, is the first fully electric vehicle built for mass production for the global market. To help drivers shift their thinking from gas to green, Japan's third largest automaker has about 30 partnerships worldwide focused on developing an infrastructure of battery-recharging stations to keep electric vehicles on the roads. 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.




  
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