LIARS, the electricity that is used to power these cars comes from COAL power plants (in US). They should make a video about how the leaf is powered by a steam turbine.
@jarblewarble It can but not many people get energy from renewable resources. When it came out they advertised it as a zero emission car, which it isn't, the emissions are just coming out the stack of a coal power plant instead of the tail pipe.
everything does run on gas. "Most electricity is generated by rotating turbines that drive alternators. Turbines are typically driven by water, wind, hot gases, and most commonly steam, which comes from water boiled by gas stoves."
Wow great commercial. That electricity in the Leaf just comes from the magic fairies that live behind the power outlet in the wall and generate all of this completely clean fuel! Cool!
shhh don't tell the people that 45% of US electricity comes from that dirty coal stuff and 25% from natural gas. It will be our little secret.
I like that they make the claim that, "It's electricity! It must have no emissions!" If it's made at the power plant, out of sight, out of mind, it doesn't exist.
Everything does run on gas... The Nissan Leaf runs on gas one way or another. The green movement is a joke to make people feel better and make politicians money.
@leicaman Actually, I'm guessing you are much more impaired if you believe that most everything DOESN'T run on petroleum products. Go ahead and charge your electric car. Meanwhile there is a coal or natural gas powerplant running to charge your "green" shit. Get a clue as to where energy actually comes from. Hint, it's not made inside the walls of your basement dwelling.
@lonewolfzeta : Where I live, all power comes from hydro, wind, solar and other renewable sources. And I pay extra to keep it that way. DESPITE THIS, studies say that in a worst-case scenario, where power in a region all comes from burning coal, that the LEAF and other modern electric cars do no worse than gasoline. And your ranting ignores the carbon costs of petroleum infrastructure. You might consider the idea that people already have "gotten a clue". You just don't =like= the answers.
@whcernan Whatever. I work in the alternative energy field., All those components are made and distributed as well. Perhaps you should study up on how those solar panels you mention are made. Plus the chemical waste that car uses for a battery that is thrown away ever 5 years. I think YOU are the one that needs to do a bit more reading and look at the big picture. Enjoy your delusions!
@Rick5150: My LEAF doesn't run on petroleum at all. Period. If you believe that "everything does run on gas", you've not got all the information. But hey, enjoy your longer driving range.
@whcernan The batteries in your leaf are made from petroleum products. Every plastic piece of that car was made from petroleum. The ship that transported your leaf to where you bought it ran on petroleum. This is what I'm saying when i say that everything runs on gas. Lets say that maybe you do live in an area where some electricity is generated by wind, or hydro, think of all the petroleum used to maintain that infrastructure by the power company itself.
@Rick5150 I find that definition stilted. Yes, infrastructure of everything has petroleum in its upkeep, because other vehicles use gas, oil and diesel. You make it sound like it's an equal amount for electric devices and gasoline devices, and it isn't. Furthermore, even electricity generated from coal can be filtered all at one place, instead of trying to keep a million combustion engines burning cleanly and efficiently, which is well-nigh impossible.
@whcernan Battery disposal, lubrication, tires, washer fluid, glass replacement, shocks, struts, wheels... All petroleum based products... If you wanted to save fuel you should have bought a bike. If the coal smoke is filtered where are these filters made? How much contaminated water is produced to clean the filters, How much energy is consumed in petroleum to pump that water? I understand if you have a concern for the world and props for taking the first step but your fooling yourself.
@Rick5150 Everything is made somewhere, out of something. Then one day it is done being used. This is a silly round-and-round. It still doesn't matter to me what coal plants do elsewhere because I don't get my electricity from burning anything. And electric companies generate more electricity than we use -- pumping the water for those plants comes from that pool of spare electricity. No "extra" burning is done to clean the filters.
@Rick5150 You idiot! My house is a major contributor to energy, It is heavily insulated using recycled materials and it provides ~ 6kWh more energy than it uses per day, 390kWh more per year. From Spring to late Autumn I get 250lt of free hot water and its geothermal cooled. I dug that myself with a shovel. It's cost me $10k and I have to no bills - none. NADA! Go and reread Dr Seuss you troll.
@flyingpigstuff I take exception to you calling me an idiot. I am glad you are doing your part for the environment and I believe one day we will find ways to balance our consumption of energy... I don't think the leaf is helping other than making people feel good about themselves but I do think its a positive step. If everyone could live in a geothermal efficient greenhouse like yours that would be great but its not possible at this time. You sir are the troll because your doing the name calling
how do you get electricity? mostly from burning fossil fuels
RealBigfootFilms 2 days ago
@RealBigfootFilms not quite
Droits21 1 day ago
@Droits21 yes
RealBigfootFilms 1 day ago
@RealBigfootFilms it depends, from water, wind mills, stuff that should be obvious and then you would store it in a battery or somthing
FilthyNord 21 hours ago
@FilthyNord yeah but i said "mostly from burning fossil fuels" MOSTLY
RealBigfootFilms 12 hours ago
LIARS, the electricity that is used to power these cars comes from COAL power plants (in US). They should make a video about how the leaf is powered by a steam turbine.
saxplayingcompnerd 2 days ago
@saxplayingcompnerd The Leaf can still use electricity from renewable sources, though...
jarblewarble 2 days ago
@jarblewarble It can but not many people get energy from renewable resources. When it came out they advertised it as a zero emission car, which it isn't, the emissions are just coming out the stack of a coal power plant instead of the tail pipe.
saxplayingcompnerd 1 day ago
日産リーフ。海外のcm初めてみた。
bergmond 2 weeks ago
everything does run on gas. "Most electricity is generated by rotating turbines that drive alternators. Turbines are typically driven by water, wind, hot gases, and most commonly steam, which comes from water boiled by gas stoves."
nonfictionstory 3 weeks ago
watch?v=PZyvjXHlBvA : Nissan leaf zero emission.
Solar Industry Grows 66% last year, and will double this year.
It is expected that electric cars will be 10% of cars in 2020,
Today, the electric is less than 1% of the total.
fanttasmas 3 months ago 6
New government epa tests reveal that the electricity that the LEAF uses has the same pollution as a 19 MPG SUV.
And that is what the new window stickers will say 19 MPG pollution equiv.
mocatz187 4 months ago
Are converging to an energy solution cheaper than fossil, either by sunlight or by chemical, planning is done by looking to the future.
fanttasmas 4 months ago
Wow great commercial. That electricity in the Leaf just comes from the magic fairies that live behind the power outlet in the wall and generate all of this completely clean fuel! Cool!
shhh don't tell the people that 45% of US electricity comes from that dirty coal stuff and 25% from natural gas. It will be our little secret.
WTFremixer 4 months ago
I like that they make the claim that, "It's electricity! It must have no emissions!" If it's made at the power plant, out of sight, out of mind, it doesn't exist.
slicenglide 5 months ago 2
Go ahead, give your money to foreign countries, just don't wonder why you can't get a job.
MrShockandAww 5 months ago
That's a kick in the nuts right there to the Chevy Volt. 0:45
Dan0Dead0Or0Alive 5 months ago
steampunk bitches!
gtincan 5 months ago 2
@gtincan ...gaspunk?
misstanyamae 5 months ago 2
NIKOLA TESLA SAVED US FROM THIS HELLISH NIGHTMARE!
depro9 5 months ago 14
Wow! the Chevy Volt bit was nice. Stuck at the gas station.
Zerinsakech 5 months ago
Just as I thought. Someone is trying to have a battle of wits, even though they are unarmed. Have a nice day sir.
lonewolfzeta 5 months ago
did they really need to put a volt in here? leaf is only good for 2 way trips with no interuptions. volt can actually go far
tamemyunicorn 6 months ago 2
Everything does run on gas... The Nissan Leaf runs on gas one way or another. The green movement is a joke to make people feel better and make politicians money.
Rick5150 7 months ago
@Rick5150 Talk about clue-impaired. You win the award!
leicaman 5 months ago
@leicaman Actually, I'm guessing you are much more impaired if you believe that most everything DOESN'T run on petroleum products. Go ahead and charge your electric car. Meanwhile there is a coal or natural gas powerplant running to charge your "green" shit. Get a clue as to where energy actually comes from. Hint, it's not made inside the walls of your basement dwelling.
lonewolfzeta 5 months ago
@lonewolfzeta : Where I live, all power comes from hydro, wind, solar and other renewable sources. And I pay extra to keep it that way. DESPITE THIS, studies say that in a worst-case scenario, where power in a region all comes from burning coal, that the LEAF and other modern electric cars do no worse than gasoline. And your ranting ignores the carbon costs of petroleum infrastructure. You might consider the idea that people already have "gotten a clue". You just don't =like= the answers.
whcernan 5 months ago
@whcernan Whatever. I work in the alternative energy field., All those components are made and distributed as well. Perhaps you should study up on how those solar panels you mention are made. Plus the chemical waste that car uses for a battery that is thrown away ever 5 years. I think YOU are the one that needs to do a bit more reading and look at the big picture. Enjoy your delusions!
lonewolfzeta 5 months ago
@lonewolfzeta Who throws away batteries? What world are you talking about?
whcernan 5 months ago
@whcernan People who realise that a battery has a lifespan.
iexusuxei 5 months ago
@Rick5150: My LEAF doesn't run on petroleum at all. Period. If you believe that "everything does run on gas", you've not got all the information. But hey, enjoy your longer driving range.
whcernan 5 months ago
@whcernan The batteries in your leaf are made from petroleum products. Every plastic piece of that car was made from petroleum. The ship that transported your leaf to where you bought it ran on petroleum. This is what I'm saying when i say that everything runs on gas. Lets say that maybe you do live in an area where some electricity is generated by wind, or hydro, think of all the petroleum used to maintain that infrastructure by the power company itself.
Rick5150 5 months ago
@Rick5150 I find that definition stilted. Yes, infrastructure of everything has petroleum in its upkeep, because other vehicles use gas, oil and diesel. You make it sound like it's an equal amount for electric devices and gasoline devices, and it isn't. Furthermore, even electricity generated from coal can be filtered all at one place, instead of trying to keep a million combustion engines burning cleanly and efficiently, which is well-nigh impossible.
whcernan 5 months ago
@whcernan Battery disposal, lubrication, tires, washer fluid, glass replacement, shocks, struts, wheels... All petroleum based products... If you wanted to save fuel you should have bought a bike. If the coal smoke is filtered where are these filters made? How much contaminated water is produced to clean the filters, How much energy is consumed in petroleum to pump that water? I understand if you have a concern for the world and props for taking the first step but your fooling yourself.
Rick5150 5 months ago 3
@Rick5150 Everything is made somewhere, out of something. Then one day it is done being used. This is a silly round-and-round. It still doesn't matter to me what coal plants do elsewhere because I don't get my electricity from burning anything. And electric companies generate more electricity than we use -- pumping the water for those plants comes from that pool of spare electricity. No "extra" burning is done to clean the filters.
whcernan 5 months ago
@Rick5150 You idiot! My house is a major contributor to energy, It is heavily insulated using recycled materials and it provides ~ 6kWh more energy than it uses per day, 390kWh more per year. From Spring to late Autumn I get 250lt of free hot water and its geothermal cooled. I dug that myself with a shovel. It's cost me $10k and I have to no bills - none. NADA! Go and reread Dr Seuss you troll.
flyingpigstuff 5 months ago
@flyingpigstuff I take exception to you calling me an idiot. I am glad you are doing your part for the environment and I believe one day we will find ways to balance our consumption of energy... I don't think the leaf is helping other than making people feel good about themselves but I do think its a positive step. If everyone could live in a geothermal efficient greenhouse like yours that would be great but its not possible at this time. You sir are the troll because your doing the name calling
Rick5150 5 months ago 3