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Nissan Unveils All-Electric LEAF

Posted by kdawson on from the made-right-here-in-the-U-S-of-A dept.

MojoRilla writes "In Japan, Nissan unveiled their all-electric LEAF (press release, and Flash site). Slated to launch in late 2010 in Japan, the US, and Europe, this car will have a 100-mile range, seats 5, has an advanced computer system with remote control by IPhone, and promises to be competitively priced. While this car's range won't work for everyone, it could be a game changer as a commuter car." Recharge time is 8 hours with a 200-volt power source, and "just under 30 minutes with a quick charger" (no further details given) to charge to 80% of capacity.

11 of 586 comments (clear)

  1. call me old-fashioned by Trepidity · · Score: 2, Funny

    But I prefer my leaves unelectrified.

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    1. Re:call me old-fashioned by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      I'm waiting until they can actually use photosynthesis. Until then, this is just STEMS and SEEDS as far as I'm concerned.

  2. This just in by kpainter · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apple's iTunes app store bans Nissan's iPhone application allows for remote monitoring of battery levels and control of air conditioning in electric cars.

  3. Re:Before anyone panics by kpainter · · Score: 2, Funny

    That and if it isn't charged, provides a helpful "You aren't going fucking anywhere, dude" message to indicate that the charge level is insufficient.

  4. Just think if it was remote control by Kindle by countertrolling · · Score: 5, Funny

    It could make the car disappear. Parking problem, solved

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  5. Re:WORTHLESS by Yvan256 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Two Nissan LEAF cars + duct tape = 320km range.

    I like your idea!

  6. Re:on the road charging? by scotch · · Score: 5, Funny

    Not only does the GEN not have to meet as many emissions standards

    That's the spirit!!

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  7. Re:This puts the lie to the H-1B program. by scotch · · Score: 3, Funny

    Um, I'm an engineer, and I'm in Japan, and I'm working for a Japanese company despite my American nationality. Watch it before you make such blanket statements. ;-)

    Liar. If you live in Japan, tell me what Mothra is doing right now.

    Thought so.

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  8. Re:Before anyone panics by Fred_A · · Score: 4, Funny

    The prototype makes use of weather forecasts, 10-meter altitude data with a vertical resolution of 4 inches

    You are so doomed...

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  9. Re:Let's remember a few things for this discussion by howlingmadhowie · · Score: 2, Funny

    yeah. you know, i live in a mountainous area and there aren't any roads and until someone makes a car that can fly they're just totally unfeasable and no one will buy one.

  10. Re:100 miles with or without A/C? by budgenator · · Score: 2, Funny

    I wouldn't brag about have a car that Mexican drug runners wouldn't drive.

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