Nissan+Leaf

﻿ Nissan Leaf

Basic Info
 * Can fit 5 passengers, cargo volume is 14.5 ft cubed
 * 3,354 lbs.
 * 107 horsepower
 * can travel about 100 miles on a single charge
 * estimated at $25,000

Technologies
 * 100% electric, no gas required
 * high response 80KW AC synchronous electric motor
 * 3.3 KW onboard charger
 * 120 V portable trickle charging cable
 * 240 V home charging dock
 * optional 50 KW DC charging port

Battery
 * 24 KWh lithium-ion battery
 * located in the floor of the vehicle
 * 480 volts
 * takes 30 minutes to charge battery to 80%
 * single fan to distribute heat evenly throughout the interior of the pack
 * electricity to charge the battery comes from electricity from your house

History
 * nissan introduced their first electric car on December 29, 1997 the Nissan Altra
 * the EV-11 prototype electric car was unvailed in 2009
 * the nissan cube's all electric drive train is used in the nissan leaf
 * new original design

Environment
 * no tailpipe emissions
 * does not use gas



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References
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 * http://www.plugincars.com/nissan-leaf