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Nissan Leaf Updates
NISSAN
ACCELERATES LEAF DELIVERIES TO U.S. CONSUMERS
Reservations first will reopen in the launch states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. Individuals who already have registered on the Nissan LEAF website ? a group that now totals 340,000 potential owners ? will be given the first opportunity to reserve a spot in line to purchase a Nissan LEAF.
More
markets will follow, with market availability in the southeastern
United States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland,
South Carolina, and Virginia) this fall, and nationwide ordering in
2012.
- First post earthquake-produced Nissan LEAF's to arrive in the U.S.
"Nissan is pleased to report that the first vessel carrying post earthquake-produced Nissan LEAFs is scheduled to arrive to U.S. shores April 27," said Carlos Tavares, Chairman, Nissan Americas, at the keynote address of the New York International Auto Show. "Nissan LEAF deliveries are about to grow from the few hundreds, to the many thousands, and all current customer orders will be fulfilled by the end of this summer."
This
announcement comes on the heels of the April 18 debut of Nissan's
new ad campaign for the all-electric car, titled "Value of Zero."
The campaign is a celebration of the 100-percent electric Nissan
LEAF, which uses zero gas and emits zero tailpipe emissions. The
campaign tagline, "Zero is Worth Everything," highlights the car
and reveals the true value of zero, through topical imagery arranged
in the circular shape of a zero.
- Nissan LEAF featured in Hollywood documentary 'Revenge of the Electric Car'
The Nissan LEAF also is featured in the highly anticipated documentary "Revenge of the Electric Car." Filmmaker and electric-car advocate Chris Paine directs the movie, which follows executives including Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn in his industry-leading pursuit of zero-emission leadership. "Revenge" opens April 22, Earth Day, at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
More than 500 Nissan LEAFs have been delivered to U.S. consumers since the December 2010 launch of this groundbreaking vehicle. With the help of CARWINGS, the advanced telematics system that comes standard on every Nissan LEAF, the company has compiled aggregate data about the use patterns of these first Nissan LEAF owners. The average trip length of these early adopters is 7 miles; most charge on a Level 2, 220-volt charger at their homes; and the average charging time is 2 hours and 11 minutes. Nissan LEAF owners are a combination of conscientious environmentalists and tech-savvy individuals. They are highly educated, have excellent credit, and are in the nation's top 15 percent for household income.
12.07.2010- Ward's today announced that Nissan LEAF's 100-percent electric, zero-emission drive system is included on its prestigious "10 Best Engines" list for 2011. It is the first time in the 17-year history of the magazine's "10 Best Engines" that the selection committee has chosen a power system which doesn't have an engine and will never burn a drop of gasoline.
"We engineered Nissan LEAF to have drive characteristics that would impress drivers, whether you're comparing it with other electric vehicles or those powered by internal combustion engines," said Carlos Tavares, Chairman, Nissan Americas. "The inclusion of Nissan LEAF in Ward's "10 Best Engines" demonstrates that the Nissan LEAF can compete with all top vehicles, no matter the propulsion system."
For 2011, 38 competitors were considered, marking the largest group in the history of the award. The competition included both naturally aspirated and forced induction internal combustion engines, diesels, hybrid electrics and the all-electric Nissan LEAF. The editors evaluated the vehicles based on horsepower and torque; noise, vibration and harshness; the engine?s technical attributes; and their relevance among direct rivals.
The all-new Nissan LEAF features a high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor powered by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery manufactured at the Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) operation in Zama, Japan, which is a joint-venture of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and NEC Corporation. Both motor and inverter have been developed by Nissan, and the power system generates 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. The power is transferred to the wheels through a single-speed reduction gear.
Unlike a conventional internal combustion engine, Nissan LEAF delivers maximum torque from start, providing smooth, consistent acceleration. Performance in the low-to-medium speed range is equivalent to that of a vehicle powered by a V6 gasoline engine. This power system provides a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience consistent with consumers? expectations for traditional, gasoline-powered vehicles.
The 2011 Nissan LEAF goes on sale this month in selected markets in the United States and will be available nationwide in 2012.
The awards will be presented at a Jan. 12, 2011 ceremony in Detroit during the North American International Auto Show. A full story on the ?Ward's 10 Best Engines? is now available on WardsAuto.com.
11.22.2010 , FRANKLIN, Tenn.
EPA RATES THE ALL-ELECTRIC, ZERO-EMISSION, NISSAN LEAF 'BEST' IN CLASS FOR
FUEL EFFICIENCY, ENVIRONMENT
Nissan LEAF label approved as Nissan prepares for December launch
rating the vehicle to be "best in the midsize vehicle class for fuel efficiency and best for the environment". The new label shows a best-in-class 99 miles-per-gallon (MPG) equivalent (combined city/highway). The MPG equivalency rating was developed by the EPA as a way to provide a standard so consumers can compare vehicles across the spectrum and make an educated purchase.
The 2011 Nissan LEAF at Tri-State Nissan, which uses no gas, was also rated best-in-class for the environment based on emitting zero greenhouse gases or other traditional tailpipe emissions. The label, which will be part of the Nissan LEAF's Monroney label, is now ready for placement on the vehicles.
After completion of five-cycle testing, the EPA has rated the Nissan LEAF in Winchester Virginia with an MPG equivalent of 106 city, 92 highway for a combined 99 MPGs. This calculation is based on the EPA's formula of 33.7kW-hrs being equivalent to one gallon gasoline energy. In addition, the la bel displays a charging time of seven hours on a 240V charge and a driving range of 73 miles, based on the five-cycle tests using varying driving conditions and climate controls. Driving range on the Nissan LEAF, as with all vehicles, varies with real-world driving conditions.
We're pleased the label clearly demonstrates the Nissan LEAF to be a best-in-class option, reflecting that it's a pure electric vehicle, uses no gas, has no tailpipe and h as zero emissions, said Scott Becker, senior vice president, Finance and Administration, Nissan Americas. The label provides consumers with a tool to compare alternative-fuel vehicles to those with a traditional internal combustion engine and allows them to make an informed purchase decision.
Sales of the Nissan LEAF will begin in December in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona and Tennessee. In January 2011, sales begin in Texas and Hawaii, with additional market roll-out continuing later in 2011. Coming soon to Tri-State Nissan in Winchester Virginia.
- Drive Electric Tour Kicks Off in October -
Consumer interest for the Nissan LEAF continues to grow, as Nissan North America Inc. today marks its 20,000th reservation for the 100-percent electric car.
Nissan had anticipated reaching its stated target of 20,000 reservations at the time of the first U.S. Nissan LEAF delivery, in December. This achievement comes three mo nths ahead of schedule and just days before Nissan kicks off the "Drive Electric Tour." The 23-city tour will give reservation holders and those interested in driving a Nissan LEAF a chance to experience all-electric driving firsthand.
Achieving 20,000 reservations marks the successful completion of the first phase of the Nissan LEAF rollout, which began more than five months ago, and no further reservations will be taken until next year. Nissan now is focusing on providing the best level of customer service and premium ownership experience to those who already have enrolled. A subsequent phase of reservations will begin next year, after current reservations and orders have been processed.
Consumers who already have made reservations w ill continue to have the opportunity to purchase or lease an all-electric Nissan LEAF. Nissan is following its planned order-release timing for existing reservationists. Orders have been prioritized based on market timing and when consumers submitted their original reservations online and paid their refundable $99 reservation fee.
Those who are interested in the Nissan LEAF but ha ve yet to make reservations are invited to sign up for information and updates on www.nissanusa.com. They will be contacted in advance of the next phase of vehicle reservations.
"As of today, 20,000 consumers have spoken, and they are choosing the Nissan LEAF and a zero-emission future," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. "We, along with our dealers, now look forward to focusing on providing an absolute top-level purchase experience to our first customers, and to help ensure that the transition to gas-free driving is a seamless one. We invite all who are inter ested in experiencing the Nissan LEAF to join us at the upcoming Drive Electric Tour, which is coming to 23 cities beginning this fall."
Consumers and other interested drivers will have the first opportunity to test-drive a Nissan LEAF in select markets starting Oct. 1 through the "Drive Electric Tour." The tour will provide information about the car, its technology, and its features, along with the first public test-drives.
Tour stops include:
Oct. 1-3: Santa Monica, Calif.
Oct. 8-10: Anaheim, Calif. Jan. 14-16: Dallas
Oct. 15-17: San Diego Jan. 21-23: Jacksonville, Fla.
Oct. 22-24: Los Angeles Jan. 28-30: Miami
Oct. 29-31: San Jose, Calif. Feb. 4-6: Orlando, Fla.
Nov. 5-7: Hillsboro, Ore. Feb. 11-13: Tampa, Fla.
Nov. 12-14: Seattle Feb. 18-20: Atlanta
Nov. 20-28: San Francisco Feb. 25-27: Knoxville
Dec. 3-5: Tempe, Ariz. March 4-6: Charlotte, N.C.
Dec. 10-12: Tucson, Ariz. March 11-13: Raleigh, N.C.
Dec. 17-19: Austin, Texas
March 18-20: Washington, D.C.
March 25-27: Nashville
Interested drivers can learn more about the tour, including specific locations, and register to drive the Nissan LEAF at www.drivenissanleaf.com. Sales of the Nissan LEAF begin in December in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona and Tennessee. In January 2011, sales begin in Texas and Hawaii. The Nissan LEAF will be available nationwide by the end of 2011.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America, the Nissan LEAF and zero emissions can be found at www.NissanUSA.com
Nissan's
New Leaf Electric Car Sign-Ups To Start In April. By Associated Press on Feb 15th,
2010
Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday that it will start signing up customers in April who want to buy its new Leaf electric car, with shipments starting by the end of the year.
Nissan has shown the five-passenger sedan, which can go 100 miles on a single charge, at cities around the country over the last three months in a push to market zero-emission technology.
The Japanese automaker has received $1.4 billion in loans from the federal government to help it build the Leaf, and the battery packs to power it, at a factory in Tennessee.
Nissan Americas Chairman Carlos Tavares said he expects about 20,000 people to sign up to purchase the vehicle.
The Japanese automaker will announce pricing in April, but a spokesman says the price will be similar to that of a base-level Toyota Prius hybrid, which starts at $22,800.
"It's not a car just for early adopters or green addicts," Tavares said in an interview.
Deliveries of the Leaf will start in December. It will go on sale in Nissan showrooms in the U.S., Japan and Europe at around the same time.
Nissan does not have a target f or how many Leafs it expects to sell, though 20,000 for the first year is a reasonable estimate based on the number of people who have expressed interest in the car, Tavares said.
Nissan will build the Leaf in Japan until 2012. Then production of the vehicle and its lithium-ion battery packs are scheduled to start at Nissan's plant in Smyrna, Tenn., outside Nashville.
The Volt is expected to retail for $40,000. Both the Volt and the Leaf will be eligible for up to $7,500 in tax credits.
In recent months, Nissan has been promoting partnerships with municipalities to help develop electric-charging networks. The com pany, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, has more than a dozen partnerships in the U.S. in markets that include Tennessee, Oreg on, Sonoma County and San Diego in California, Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., Washington D.C., Seattle, Raleigh, N.C., and with Houston-based Reliant Energy.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.
ZERO-EMISSION
Nissan LEAFis powered by laminated compact lithium-ion batteries, which generate power output of over 90kW, while its e
lectric motor delivers 80kW/280Nm. This ensures a highly responsive, fun to drive experience that is in keeping with what consumers have come to expect from automobiles powered internal-combustion engines (ICE). Unlike ICE-equipped vehicles, Nis
san LEAF's
regenerative-braking
system and innovative lithium-ion battery packs enables the car to
deliver a
driving range of more than 100 miles on one full charge. And, Nissan's
approach
makes charging easy and convenient. Nissan LEAF can be charged up to 80%
of its
full capacity in just under 30 minutes with a quick charger. Charging at
home
through a 200V outlet will take about eight hours - ample time to enable
an
overnight refresh for consumer and car alike.
REAL-WORLD ELECTRIC CAR
The engineers and designers behind the Nissan LEAF worked to create a
competitively priced,
real-world car that would enable Nissan to lead mobility into the
zero-emission
era. And to ensure comfort, spaciousness and cargo capacity to meet
consumers'
real-world needs, Nissan LEAF employs a completely new chassis and body
layout.
Employing a concept Nissan calls "Smart Fluidity," Nissan LEAF incorporates clean, intelligent lines that promote op
timum aerodynamics. Nissan LEAF's frontal styling is characterized by a sharp, upright V-shaped design, featuring long, up-slanting headlights that use light-emitting diode (LED) illumination. The headlights employ a blue internal reflective design that, when illuminated, announces, "This car is special." But the headlights do more than make a statement. They are also designed to cleverly split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, thus reducing wind noise and drag. And, the headlights provide yet one more benefit.
They consume about 50% of the electricity of conventional lamps. This helps Nissan LEAF to achieve its world-class range autonomy. Through bright trim colors inside, Nissan LEAF creates a pleasing and stylish cabin. An environmentally friendly "blue earth" color theme originates from the Aqua Globe body color. This theme is carried into the interior through blue dashboard highlights and instrument illumination.
CONNECTED
MOBILITY
Nissan LEAF features an exclusive advanced IT system. Connected to a global data center, the system can provide support, information, and entertainment for driver 24 hours a day. The dash-mounted monitor displays Nissan LEAF's remaining power - or "reachable area" - in addition to showing a selection of nearby charging stations. Another state-of-the-art feature is the ability to use mobile phones to turn on air-conditioning and set charging functions - even when Nissan LEAF is powered down. An on-board remote-controlled timer can also be pre-programmed to recharge batteries. Through new IT features such as these, Nissan LEAF owners will enjoy a convenient, new style of mobility in the zero-emission era
Including the $7,500 federal tax credit for which the Nissan LEAF will be fully eligible, the consumer's after-tax net value of the vehicle will be $25,280. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price *(MSRP) for the 2011 all-electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF is $32,780, which includes three years of roadside assistance. Additionally, there is an array of state and local incentives that may further defray the costs and increase the benefits of owning and charging a Nissan LEAF - such as a $5,000 statewide tax rebate in California; a $5,000 tax credit in Georgia; a $1,500 tax credit in Oregon; and carpool-lane access in some states, including California.
As a result of aggressive pricing and the availability of the $7,500 federal tax credit whose benefit is immediately included, Nissan will be able to offer a monthly lease payment beginning at $349, not including state or local incentives, which could further reduce the net cost of the Nissan LEAF.
"Imagine the possibility of never needing to go to a gas station again. Or of paying less than $3 for 100 miles behind the wheel. Or of creating zero emissions while driving," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. "Nissan leads the industry by offering the first affordable, zero-emission vehicle for the mass market. Nissan LEAF truly is in a class by itself."
The vehicle at the standard SV trim level is well-equipped with a variety of standard features, including an advanced navigation system and Internet/smart phone connectivity to the vehicle, including pre-heat/pre-cool and charging control. Nissan LEAF is equipped with energy-efficient LED headlights and makes extensive use of recycled and recyclable materials, such as seat fabric, instrument panel materials, and front- and rear-bumper fascias. Other standard amenities include Bluetooth connectivity; Intelligent-key with push button start; Sirius/XM satellite radio capabilities and roadside assistance. Safety features include vehicle dynamic control (stability control), traction control and six airbags. The SL trim level, available for an additional $940 (MSRP), adds features including rearview monitor, solar panel spoiler, fog lights, and automatic headlights.