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Nissan unveils zero-emission all-electric ‘LEAF’ car

Nissan yesterday unveiled the all-electric LEAF car, which claims to be the first affordable zero-emission car.

The five-door, medium-sized hatchback is designed specifically around the lithium-ion battery powered chassis and has a range of more than 160 km.

The new design, claims Nissan, also makes charging easier and more convenient. The company claims that the LEAF can be charged to 80% capacity in under 30 minutes using a quick charger. Recharging through a conventional 200 V outlet, however, still takes around eight hours.

“We have been working tirelessly to make this day a reality – the unveiling of a real-world car that has zero – not simply reduced – emissions,” said Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn.

The car also features light-emitting diode (LED) headlights that consume around 50% less electricity than conventional headlights.

“Our car had to be the world’s first, medium-size, practical EV that motorists could afford and would want to use every day. And that’s what we’ve created,” says designed Masato Inoue.

The LEAF is slated for launch in Japan, the US and Europe late next year.

For further information:
www.nissan-zeroemission.com
www.nissan-global.com/

03 August 2009

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