Nissan Unveils All-Electric LEAF

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.

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This just in

[kpainter]

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.

Just think if it was remote control by Kindle

[countertrolling]

It could make the car disappear. Parking problem, solved

Re:WORTHLESS

[Yvan256]

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

I like your idea!

Re:on the road charging?

[scotch]

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

That's the spirit!!

Re:This puts the lie to the H-1B program.

[scotch]

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.

Re:Before anyone panics

[Fred_A]

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

You are so doomed...