Nissan LEAF: Gas Powered Everything commercial

Nissan North America has unveiled a new ad campaign that asks "What if everything ran on gas?"

Created to promote their electric powered Leaf model, the commercial takes a humorous look at the advantages of electricity. More interestingly, Nissan takes a swipe at the Chevrolet Volt which is a range-extended electric vehicle that uses a petrol engine to extend its 25 to 50 mile (40 to 80 km) range on electricity alone.

Nissan will begin airing 15-second teasers later this week, before debuting the full commercial on June 12th during the NBA Finals in the U.S.

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[yonatutorials]

0:46 hahaha Chevrolet Volt is winner! =O

[1999JTB1]

0:08 Is that part of a V-twin I see on that coffee machine?

[noMotivation1]

I don't understand why haters even watch these.... Everyone's obviously entitled to their own opinion but, why waste your time.... If you're so opposed to electric cars why go around watching these videos and spew your hatred??.. find something you like and make a positive impact. I mean gimme a break.. it's just a damn CAR; there's still a million differenet gas-guzzling makes and models to choose from.. lighten up.. Jeeez.

[guitarplayer4real]

What a joke... Electric cars will take hold when BP and other fossil fuel companies are finished bleeding that medium dry and public pressures make it happen. All profit driven and nothing to do with being 'green friendly' at all. What a fucking circus... Why dont we just dig up all the electric car failures we buried in the desert in the 70's...Morons.

[aeroe]

The Volt is more practical for single car households, if either are in the first place. The limited range and lack of recharging stations make the Leaf a liability for anything outside of short commutes. Although I'd love to own either.

I.e. I make trips to Indy and Chicago, and the Leaf couldn't make it halfway to either destination, where as I'd have no issue with the Volt.

[noMotivation1]

@britoca if you do any research, you'll know that 1 full charge using electricity from a Coal plant is much less pollutant than 90mi of exhaust, even more so when charging over "nonpeak" hours.Also,coal provides ~%50 of US power source, so, that's assuming you get power from a coal plant. By moving toward electric cars, we broaden our capabilities for alternatives to be "greener" which will make the progression toward a clean environment a lot easier. gas only vehicles won't get much cleaner.

[britoca]

what most people don't understand is that IT IS like this, with 2 slight differences: it's not gasoline that's burnt, but coal.  And it's not tiny engines everywhere, but a few, gigantic burners called power stations, you just don't see it on a daily basis.

[noMotivation1]

No matter what anyone says; OIL is NOT a RENEWABLE RESOURCE. So, at some point in time (2,3,4 generations, who knows), we will reach a point where supply cannot and will not meet demand; and we better start "switching over" now, as it will be a LONG process. I don't care what powers the cars of the future (the greener the better, obviously); but we should be progressing toward a "non-dependence" on FOREIGN OIL. I give Nissan a thumbs up for progression, even if it is a baby step.

[ls033189]

@noMotivation1 I think most people who are buying them are people who drive because they have to, not because they enjoy it. For commuting, it's great, but if it ever comes down to have no choice but to buy one of these, I'll just ride my motorcycle and hope they don't go after those too. I drive because I love cars, trucks, bike, atv's, etc!  These vehicles are a hobby of mine, and I don't see any enjoyment in the electric products...Yet! Maybe someday they'll impress me!

[noMotivation1]

@sw1mm3rbo1 Powerplant equivalent to charge the car one time is still less emissions than 90 mi.of burning gas (and you have to factor in the power source:coal, nuclear, hydro,WIND, SOLAR?).Theoretically 0 emission if you have a solar powered residence with enough power to charge your home and the car. I know we have a ways to go; but this is a step in the right direction; and you can keep drinking kool-aid if you think we can depend on oil forever. Start thinking outside the box.

[noMotivation1]

@ls033189 All I can say about "power" is that it's an eco friendly car, not made to race some a-hole who's revving their engine next to you at a red light.... and it's obviously enough power to mass market because people are buying them after a test drive.... Correct about long trips, not possible as an only vehicle. It's good for families with 2 cars (or those that can afford 2): 1 gas v. for long trips, 1 ev for daily commutes. Most households have 2 vehicles.

[ls033189]

@noMotivation1 A golf kart also doesn't weigh 3500 pounds. 207 lb-ft is nothing for a vehicle of that weight. Granted the charge will last a good 4 days if you fall into that average mileage category, but what about taking trips? The airline, locomotive, and bus industries would make out like bandits, but it would suck being forced to use those to go on a trip. I've driven the Prius and the Volt, and I just don't see any enjoyment in driving them.