Nissan LEAF

The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and Reliant Energy of Houston, Texas, one of the major competitive electricity providers in the nation, have forged an agreement to advance zero-emission mobility in the United States. The announcement helps pave the way for the 2010 introduction of Nissan LEAF, the industrys first all-electric, zero-emission car designed for the mass market. The company expects to begin sales in late 2010. Reliant is a subsidiary of NRG Energy, one of the largest electricity generators in the United States.

Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced the agreement today at the kickoff of the Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, marking the first North American appearance of Nissan LEAF.

The vehicle debut was followed by a panel discussion representing the key interests of the environmental, energy and air-quality communities. Participants included Ghosn, Mary D. Nichols, Chairman, California Air Resources Board; David Crane, President & CEO, NRG Energy, of which Reliant is a subsidiary; and Patricia Monahan, Deputy Director, Clean Vehicles Program and Director of the California Office, Union of Concerned Scientists.

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[tnguyen318]

Whats interesting is that the electric car doesn't have a range yet everybody think it does. Its size of the tank. Some electric cars are equipped with 440v outlets that can fully charge the car in 30 minutes. The worry of being stranded is resolved.

[MrFlorida2020]

it needs to come to cleveland we have charging stations but no cars to charge

[WhereEaglesDareWWII]

Well done NISSAN ! to hell with the oil companies ripping us off !

[illusionstateofmind]

@Nightbird why do you bother? where is your mind? good thought!

[intheshitter]

@Nightbird relax I have nothing against retards but I still say things are retarded. Its the internet. Relax.

[Nightbird]

@intheshitter

You fucking homophobe! What's the matter, gay boys scare you? Leaf is an appropriate name because this car does not hurt the environment the way gas cars do, therefore it is a green car, just like a green leaf dumbass. People like you who hate gays or say stupid shit like "what a homo name" are usually closet cases, so come out of the closet asshole.

[thinknowact3321]

@intheshitter the nissan vibrator would be just perfect for this car!

[r3inhout]

@JUKIO01 I think it's because they need to be more aerodynamic then fuelcars + they need to make room for the batteries (people still want room for their shopping bags)

[CB060DA]

НАКОНЕЦ-ТО!!! )))

[intheshitter]

What a homo name. They might as well have called it the Nissan Poof. Or Nissan Ghey, or Nissan Vibrator.