@mw2silentshot The Intilligent key only functions if you are 5 cm from the car. so unless you give the key to some hooligan the car will not open. If you take a step away from the car, it will not open. I have a Nissan Altman so I know.
Intelligent Key, not really. What if someone decides to press the button and open the door when you have just walked away? They are able to take your ipod, cd's and camera...
I like the design of the CD player where the screen folds back. The cassette player in the 2001 BMW 740il did the same thing (the CD player in the 740 was a 6-disc changer in the trunk). Can the Leaf's CD player play MP3 files burned to a data CD or only normal audio CDs?
The only thing I'm worried bout if your electric battery breaks down how much will it cost to repair or replace and while it's charging in your house electrical outlet will it make your house bill go higher
@nissanusa At 1:06 in the driver side door were it says "Zero Emission" is a lie and should not be placed on the car. The energy used to charge the car most likely used a non renewable resource as most people and power companies don't use solar or wind. probably 97% of the car owners will not use renewable resources.
Imagine an Electric Car that doesn't require a Toxic Battery. Everything is Manual running on a Hand Lever Magnetic Generator to get the car going. Pure Clean Vehicle.
Is there not a speedometer on the vehicle? If so, why not? You need a speedometer to know how fast you're going so that you don't end up speeding and getting a ticket. Does this car have cruise control? If not, why? If the car has no speedometer to show you your speed and no cruise control, which would save your battery power, the car is simply just not worth it.
Every thing being said on the emissions in the manufacuring of these vehicles or the charging is a little ludicrous . Trying to move in the right direction for the safety of this planet should be our only concern. My biggest and more immediate concern is the giant furnace beneath our feet , what happens when all fuel sources are used up . Its proven our core is already shrinking , will shure get cold at night when this becomes one big rock .
@UweFromLowerSaxony "For an engineer this is obviously." ??? Come on if you can't even use the word obvious correctly you are obviously no engineer. Do you actually believe that I think Nissan would let you in on their design plans, oh great engineer, you are mistaken
@catastrophis - Electricity is much cheaper than gasoline per mile driven. I saw a comparison recently that said electricity per mile is about 5 to 6 times less than gasoline per mile. Search around on the internet & you will see what I mean.
The Nissan Leaf if the first full production electric car in the Market. With Charging Stations and Units currently being implemented right now, you can practically charge anywhere.
So it has easy startup, but won't that make it easy for car thieves? Couldn't they just break the window, start it up with ease, and make a run for it?
Average 10-15 cents a kWh is what it costs to buy power, you can run the battery down to low using 25 kWh, so that's $2.50 to $3.75 for a range of about 100 miles. Yeah, that's more than 100 miles per gallon when comparing gas prices. Put some solar panels on your roof and now you're making your own electrons. LEAF rocks.
6) THE ROAD FORWARD: 2002: First hydrogen fuel-cell hybrids are leased in Japan and the U.S. 2007: One million hybrids sold worldwide 2009: Two million hybrids sold worldwide 2010: Tesla teams up with Toyota to produce electric cars PRIUS FAMILY GROWS: 2011: Toyota hybrid lineup is expanded with release of 11 new models in two years. Three million hybrids sold worldwide. 2012: Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles and Toyota electric vehicles are targeted to be launched (Next Comment)
5) The Evolution of Greener Cars: A Timeline EARLY DAYS: 1835: American Thomas Davenport credited with building the first "electric carriage" 1965: Hybrid technology development beings at Toyota TRANSITION YEARS: 1977: Oil crisis leads to futuristic but limited electric models 1992: Toyota introduces its first EV in Japan 1995: Hydrogen fuel cell research begins at Toyota 1996: The first RAV4 EV introduced in Japan (1997 in the U.S.) 1997: The first Prius hybrid introduced in Japan
EMISSIONS MATTER: The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has concluded that CO2 emissions must be reduced by at least 50% by 2050 to limit long-term average temperature rise between 2.0C - 2.4C (Celsius) (3.6F - 4.3F) - Fahrenheit
(The next greener breakthrough in greener cars combines electric and gas engines for extended driving range - short commutes in EV mode and long-range driving in HV mode).
4. Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle (FCHV-adv): 430mi.5
(No longer futuristic Toyota is test piloting the cars fueled by hydrogen that emit only water and drive 430 miles on one fueling).
(Building on 14 years of hybrid experience, today's Prius is rated at 50 MPG).
2. Electric (EV): 100mi.5
(Pure electric cars use zero fuel and produce zero emissions while driving. Tesla Motors, an early leader in electric engine technology, is collaborating with ToyatA to develop a RAV4 EV compact SUV, targeted for arrival in 2012).
The Toyota Company had an advertisement-article (Date: 05/30/11) - in Time Magazine - The 2011 Guide to Automotive Advancements.
Informing everyone about the issue - No NOT an advertisement - I didn't get paid to do this.....
RANGE COUNTS: Rapid technological advances have led to record fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and driving range - spurring global adoption of next-generation cars.
It's interesting, and would be a great car for cities, especially ones where public transportation is limited, but until it can get more miles off a single charge, I can't see this having a very wide market. But it's still a good step in the right direction.
@branninsmiph The catch is really just that it's not intended for road trips. It can get you 100 miles of suburban driving on one charge, but only about 60-70 on the highway due to wind resistance. I bought a Mustang 5.0, and I kinda regret that choice haha.
@branninsmiph the catch is the battery bank has a live expectancy of only 5 to 7 years but costs about £7000 to replace and wiki said the batteries actually costs $18000 to make. The car also costs twice as much, has 1/5 the range of a petrol car, long charge time (if you don't want to fuck up your $18000 battery in 3 years) and the car is double the costs of a petrol. Not to mention it is worthless in 5 years cos of 25% a year devalue costs and the repears (new battery bank) will total your car
@branninsmiph lol yeah green supporters are all up for electric cars saying they are always cheaper when thats usually the opposite of the case XD. The new fast charging fad that I predict most electric cars will have soon also quickly causes terrible damage to the eye wateringly expensive batteries too XD.
All electric cars are terrible at the moment and will remain worthless for a while to come unless they make batteries faster to charge, store more power and a fraction of the price.
@mrdojob yeah i never thought of how batteries arent the most reliable thing. Cause you know, cell phone batteries always tend to go bad, only holding a few hours of charge after a while.
@branninsmiph lol yeah my laptop is about 3.5 years old now but the battery lasts about 25 mins now because I been constantly keeping it on charge and fucked it up XD. Been looking for a new battery online lol XD
@mrdojob The limitation of the battery charging speed has to do more with the power available than the battery's ability to accept a charge. If you have 480 volt 3-phase (many commercial electrical installations do) you can charge to 80% in 30 minutes. Fast charging can damage batteries that are not designed for it, but the batteries in the Leaf are designed for fast-charging. As electric cars become more popular, 3-phase power will become available in homes.
I would love for the LEAF to have a custom startup sound. Like if I had a LEAF, I'd like the car to startup to an epic song chorus or something. Anyone else agree?
"Audience? What are you doing in my garage taking video of my car? How precarious... I might as well pull a car salesman while you're here with the camera crew."
@Antiunfunktasticize Nah. Toby has a BMW 1 series I believe. I just said that because of how precariously he "walked into his garage to see a camera crew".
Nice... :D It was sarcasm, he didnt mentioned how much you can drive with this baby... Stuff inside is usless if you can only drive 60miles and need to charge it.
That was a very good video, informative and not preachy by comparing it to other vehicles. Nice car as well.
TheKnightsShield 2 days ago
@mw2silentshot The Intilligent key only functions if you are 5 cm from the car. so unless you give the key to some hooligan the car will not open. If you take a step away from the car, it will not open. I have a Nissan Altman so I know.
amadasunm1 1 week ago
It's got a gigantic glovebox!!
TheFinal88 3 weeks ago
100% electric
100% Torque
Regeneration brakes
Quiet
Environmentally friendly
Money saver
I'm totally getting one of these
bball98038 1 month ago
i want one
Cristthiann 2 months ago
Intelligent Key, not really. What if someone decides to press the button and open the door when you have just walked away? They are able to take your ipod, cd's and camera...
mw2silentshot 3 months ago
I like the design of the CD player where the screen folds back. The cassette player in the 2001 BMW 740il did the same thing (the CD player in the 740 was a 6-disc changer in the trunk). Can the Leaf's CD player play MP3 files burned to a data CD or only normal audio CDs?
blenheimears 3 months ago
i love the nissan leaf.
lesliekanddanr 3 months ago
@josemariasellanes Some people are old fashioned & not computer savy so a cd is the best for them.
wow85 3 months ago in playlist Nissan Insider Videos
The only thing I'm worried bout if your electric battery breaks down how much will it cost to repair or replace and while it's charging in your house electrical outlet will it make your house bill go higher
genestarwindjf80 4 months ago
Bonjour à tous
Confort, tenue de route, la Nissan Leaf est une vraie voiture avec laquelle on peut partir loin.
A condition de prévoir beaucoup de temps pour recharger… (French)
Bonne route
automotomagazine 4 months ago
i hope i win this in the mcdonalds monopoly :D
whatareyalookingat 5 months ago
this car looks sick as a mofo... i want one .... i can afford it almost now i hope i can buy it for 2013
bonds911 5 months ago
CD:s? That is so year 2000.. No one uses CD:s anymore? :)
taztaz79 5 months ago
it would of sucks if u live in a bigger city and use more than 100 miles a day...
DJTEVAdotCOM 7 months ago
@nissanusa At 1:06 in the driver side door were it says "Zero Emission" is a lie and should not be placed on the car. The energy used to charge the car most likely used a non renewable resource as most people and power companies don't use solar or wind. probably 97% of the car owners will not use renewable resources.
perfetdarkness007 7 months ago
Imagine an Electric Car that doesn't require a Toxic Battery. Everything is Manual running on a Hand Lever Magnetic Generator to get the car going. Pure Clean Vehicle.
heartlessvietboy 6 months ago
Is there not a speedometer on the vehicle? If so, why not? You need a speedometer to know how fast you're going so that you don't end up speeding and getting a ticket. Does this car have cruise control? If not, why? If the car has no speedometer to show you your speed and no cruise control, which would save your battery power, the car is simply just not worth it.
TwistedSpeech 7 months ago
@TwistedSpeech There is a speedometer, its just a lcd screen. Im 100% sure they wouldn't sell a car without one.
MURD3RMIKE 4 months ago
sick car......
bonds911 7 months ago
so if it needs to be plugged in every day then you cant go on a long trip with it.
tanrat7 7 months ago
Every thing being said on the emissions in the manufacuring of these vehicles or the charging is a little ludicrous . Trying to move in the right direction for the safety of this planet should be our only concern. My biggest and more immediate concern is the giant furnace beneath our feet , what happens when all fuel sources are used up . Its proven our core is already shrinking , will shure get cold at night when this becomes one big rock .
razamataz1234 7 months ago
GM invents something and as soon as they hear about it the Japanese come out with a cheap rip off. Typical.
00000stephen 7 months ago
@00000stephen
This is not a rip off, so please be fair...
The technical concepts are different .
For an engineer this is obviously .
UweFromLowerSaxony 6 months ago
@UweFromLowerSaxony "For an engineer this is obviously." ??? Come on if you can't even use the word obvious correctly you are obviously no engineer. Do you actually believe that I think Nissan would let you in on their design plans, oh great engineer, you are mistaken
00000stephen 5 months ago
Thanks for this informative video. I feel a lot better about ordering my Leaf. Wish the sales person at the dealership had been as helpful.
dmetx1969 8 months ago
@catastrophis - Electricity is much cheaper than gasoline per mile driven. I saw a comparison recently that said electricity per mile is about 5 to 6 times less than gasoline per mile. Search around on the internet & you will see what I mean.
CO2Junkie 8 months ago
The Nissan Leaf if the first full production electric car in the Market. With Charging Stations and Units currently being implemented right now, you can practically charge anywhere.
tnguyen318 8 months ago
I had an aftermarket moonroof put in and it voided the warranty don’t make the same mistake,they took the support beams out to install it.
FlyEyeVision 8 months ago
@FlyEyeVision
Ouch! That doesn't sound good. Got any pictures of how the car looks after the install? Does it creak or rattle more now?
marshgre 8 months ago
So it has easy startup, but won't that make it easy for car thieves? Couldn't they just break the window, start it up with ease, and make a run for it?
PhantomGiz 8 months ago
@PhantomGiz He had the key in his pocket. The Leaf won't start without that.
kenhes 8 months ago
@PhantomGiz Needs the key in range. And even if someone stole it it can remotely shut down and/or tracked.
Arthreas 6 months ago
Average 10-15 cents a kWh is what it costs to buy power, you can run the battery down to low using 25 kWh, so that's $2.50 to $3.75 for a range of about 100 miles. Yeah, that's more than 100 miles per gallon when comparing gas prices. Put some solar panels on your roof and now you're making your own electrons. LEAF rocks.
srqtrashcan 8 months ago
7)
2015: FCHV is 5targeted to be available to consumers
MY NOTES: Basically, Nissan is trying to compete with Toyota over future cars (and taking someone's ideas).
WHO DO YOU THINK IS GOING TO WIN?! (NOT SPAM)!
ChideraOkolo 8 months ago
ChideraOkolo 8 months ago
ChideraOkolo 8 months ago
4)
EMISSIONS MATTER: The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has concluded that CO2 emissions must be reduced by at least 50% by 2050 to limit long-term average temperature rise between 2.0C - 2.4C (Celsius) (3.6F - 4.3F) - Fahrenheit
(Next Comment)
ChideraOkolo 8 months ago
3)
3. Plug-In Hybrid (PHV): 605mi.5
(The next greener breakthrough in greener cars combines electric and gas engines for extended driving range - short commutes in EV mode and long-range driving in HV mode).
4. Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle (FCHV-adv): 430mi.5
(No longer futuristic Toyota is test piloting the cars fueled by hydrogen that emit only water and drive 430 miles on one fueling).
--Emission-Free Range
ChideraOkolo 8 months ago
2) (Data regarding technological/futuristic vehicles):
1. Hybrid (HV): 595 mi.4
(Building on 14 years of hybrid experience, today's Prius is rated at 50 MPG).
2. Electric (EV): 100mi.5
(Pure electric cars use zero fuel and produce zero emissions while driving. Tesla Motors, an early leader in electric engine technology, is collaborating with ToyatA to develop a RAV4 EV compact SUV, targeted for arrival in 2012).
ChideraOkolo 8 months ago
1)
The Toyota Company had an advertisement-article (Date: 05/30/11) - in Time Magazine - The 2011 Guide to Automotive Advancements.
Informing everyone about the issue - No NOT an advertisement - I didn't get paid to do this.....
RANGE COUNTS: Rapid technological advances have led to record fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and driving range - spurring global adoption of next-generation cars.
(Next Comment)
ChideraOkolo 8 months ago
It's interesting, and would be a great car for cities, especially ones where public transportation is limited, but until it can get more miles off a single charge, I can't see this having a very wide market. But it's still a good step in the right direction.
NamAim1991 8 months ago
Whats the catch?? how much are these?
branninsmiph 8 months ago 9
@branninsmiph Go to the website.
The catch is, it only goes 100 miles on one charge.
Yeah, I know.
Firejack95 8 months ago
@branninsmiph they start at $25,000 I think
thomas3718 8 months ago
@branninsmiph The catch is really just that it's not intended for road trips. It can get you 100 miles of suburban driving on one charge, but only about 60-70 on the highway due to wind resistance. I bought a Mustang 5.0, and I kinda regret that choice haha.
AlexDeMars123 8 months ago 2
@branninsmiph like 30,000 to 35,000
chrisQuintana 7 months ago
@branninsmiph the catch is the battery bank has a live expectancy of only 5 to 7 years but costs about £7000 to replace and wiki said the batteries actually costs $18000 to make. The car also costs twice as much, has 1/5 the range of a petrol car, long charge time (if you don't want to fuck up your $18000 battery in 3 years) and the car is double the costs of a petrol. Not to mention it is worthless in 5 years cos of 25% a year devalue costs and the repears (new battery bank) will total your car
mrdojob 4 months ago
@mrdojob well then, haha. I guess its pretty much not worth it to get, unless you have a crap ton of money to blow. lol. thank you by the way.
branninsmiph 4 months ago
@branninsmiph lol yeah green supporters are all up for electric cars saying they are always cheaper when thats usually the opposite of the case XD. The new fast charging fad that I predict most electric cars will have soon also quickly causes terrible damage to the eye wateringly expensive batteries too XD.
All electric cars are terrible at the moment and will remain worthless for a while to come unless they make batteries faster to charge, store more power and a fraction of the price.
mrdojob 4 months ago
@mrdojob yeah i never thought of how batteries arent the most reliable thing. Cause you know, cell phone batteries always tend to go bad, only holding a few hours of charge after a while.
branninsmiph 4 months ago
@branninsmiph lol yeah my laptop is about 3.5 years old now but the battery lasts about 25 mins now because I been constantly keeping it on charge and fucked it up XD. Been looking for a new battery online lol XD
mrdojob 4 months ago
@mrdojob The limitation of the battery charging speed has to do more with the power available than the battery's ability to accept a charge. If you have 480 volt 3-phase (many commercial electrical installations do) you can charge to 80% in 30 minutes. Fast charging can damage batteries that are not designed for it, but the batteries in the Leaf are designed for fast-charging. As electric cars become more popular, 3-phase power will become available in homes.
blenheimears 3 months ago
I would have it sound like a 1970s era Mopar, "a-rararararara, A-rarararararar - Vroom!"
beahero 8 months ago
I would love for the LEAF to have a custom startup sound. Like if I had a LEAF, I'd like the car to startup to an epic song chorus or something. Anyone else agree?
MyriadesusTV 8 months ago 27
great car!
MrDANIELDMARTINRIOS 8 months ago
Rolling Black outs = No driving the Leaf =[
YD209 8 months ago
The startup sounds are dumb.
ShwangShwing 8 months ago
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See that one dislike on the video?... Yeah. thats me.... USA!!!
bctusu 8 months ago
Nice presentation. This is one friendly product.
1gortklaatu 8 months ago
Wow, starting it is so cool. The display and music :D
KkF00 8 months ago
"Audience? What are you doing in my garage taking video of my car? How precarious... I might as well pull a car salesman while you're here with the camera crew."
KingDavidANC 8 months ago
@KingDavidANC Does Toby have a LEAF? o.O
Antiunfunktasticize 8 months ago
@Antiunfunktasticize Nah. Toby has a BMW 1 series I believe. I just said that because of how precariously he "walked into his garage to see a camera crew".
KingDavidANC 8 months ago
If you jump up and down 5 times and stand on your head, do the windows roll down?
4q2pab 8 months ago
Pombas !
igorribnascimento 8 months ago
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MrJayChhun 9 months ago
does the steering wheel have controls for music???
5botball 9 months ago
Stop just making us drool, start selling Leafs in germany!
bgdexter 9 months ago
You've had me sold a year ago, start making more cars!
sam24343 9 months ago
Nissan neymiş be adamlar yapmış .
TheSuayba 9 months ago
Nice... :D It was sarcasm, he didnt mentioned how much you can drive with this baby... Stuff inside is usless if you can only drive 60miles and need to charge it.
enrikaslsp 9 months ago
@enrikaslsp 100 miles. Not 60.
Firejack95 8 months ago
Nissan is the best automaker, and Leaf is the best electric car!! Great video!
datpimpinboy 9 months ago
Nissan Dominates!!
remelsheikh 9 months ago
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datpimpinboy 9 months ago
Cd's and iPod?...something's wrong here
Great video BTW
sokram1 9 months ago
Niceee. Now please bring back the Nissan Silvia and sell it in the US!!! Make an s16, PLEASE!!!
PreciadoProductions 9 months ago
cool..
manyakols9 9 months ago