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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.

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  1. City states by flyingfsck · · Score: 5, Insightful

    There are places in the world that are literally just a single city, with nowhere else to go: Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Monaco, Windhoek and many little islands. Those could make good use of these type of cars.

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  2. Re:Let's remember a few things for this discussion by copponex · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Seriously... is everyone in America a "can't do" blowhard these days?

    An auto manufacturer from Japan just did what American companies said was impossible, and has built a 5 seater EV with a 100 mile range with today's technology.. and the problem will be running some goddamn conduit and 220V?

    ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS?