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Nissan Reveals Mass-Market Electric Car

LEAF will compete with EVs from GM, Mitsubishi

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(Newser) – Nissan yesterday unveiled its entry into the electric-vehicle market, the Los Angeles Times reports. The LEAF is a five-seat compact that gets a top speed of 90 mph out of its lithium-ion batteries. The vehicle can go about 100 miles on a full charge, an attribute Nissan hopes will convince Americans to embrace EVs.

The LEAF will also feature connectivity with mobile phones or online computers to allow remote control of charging and other functions. Nissan is reportedly in talks with cities around the US to develop infrastructure for charging the vehicle—though it can be charged at home, the availability of public charging spots will probably be a key deciding factor for motorists considering the LEAF.

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn stands next to Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf, during the opening ceremony of the company's new headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, yesterday.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn stands next to Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf, during the opening ceremony of the company's new headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, yesterday.   (AP Photo)
Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf, is displayed during an opening ceremony of the company's new headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, yesterday.
Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf, is displayed during an opening ceremony of the company's new headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, yesterday.   (AP Photo)
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn stands next to Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf, during the opening ceremony of the company's new headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, yesterday.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn stands next to Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf, during the opening ceremony of the company's new headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, yesterday.   (AP Photo)
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Spydiggity
Aug 3, 09 3:12 PM CDT
anyone else think it's odd that these car companies keep marketing electric cars that look stupid as hell? you think maybe they are trying to deter us from buying them while still appearing to be environmentally conscientious??? Reply
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npkimmey
Aug 3, 09 3:34 PM CDT
Exactly. Why can't they release an electric car that looks like a regular car?
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Thinker
Aug 3, 09 4:26 PM CDT
You're just used to boring, boring boring U.S.A. models. Try something different ... it won't hurt.
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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 4:47 PM CDT
That's why I like the Volt, and can't wait for them to put Voltec in other vehicles.
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mainlander
Aug 3, 09 5:34 PM CDT
They have to be extremely aerodynamic since the total energy in the battery is the equivalent of less than one gallon of gas.
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