The first zero emission vehicle produced on a large scale in the world beat out 40 competitors to w

The first zero emission vehicle produced on a large scale in the world beat out 40 competitors to win the most important automotive awards in Europe. This is the first time in the 47 year history of the annual competition that the award was given to an electric vehicle. Rivals Nissan LEAF vehicles were as Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dacia, Ford, Opel / Vauxhall and Volvo. The jury consisted of 57 automotive journalists from 23 European countries.
"The jury acknowledged today that the Nissan LEAF is a breakthrough for electric cars. The Nissan LEAF is the first electric car that can compete with conventional cars in many respects, "said Hakan Matson, rev president of the jury of the competition Car of the Year.
President rev and CEO of Nissan Motors Co. Ltd. Carlos Ghosn said "this award recognizes the pioneering Nissan LEAF and its concept of zero emissions, which competes with conventional cars in terms of safety, performance, size and driving." "The award also reflects Nissan's standing as an innovative brand and enthusiastic with a clear vision rev of the future of transportation, rev which we call sustainable rev mobility. The LEAF is the first significant step toward a future of zero emissions, "added Ghosn. rev
The Nissan LEAF is powered by laminated lithium-ion batteries and has an engine that delivers 80 kW / 280 Nm. This ensures a direction rev with good answers, rev keeping what consumers expect from traditional gasoline powered automobiles. With vigorous acceleration and reaching 145 km per hour, the Nissan LEAF has a range of 160 km on a single charge. Research shows that this autonomy is suitable rev to the daily needs of most drivers. rev
Deliveries in Japan and the United States begin this December. In Europe, occur in early 2011 to Portugal, Ireland, United Kingdom rev and the Netherlands. rev The car with zero emissions is currently being manufactured in Japan, but will also be produced in the United States and Europe, with the opening of new plants between rev late 2012 and early 2013.
Present rev in Brazil for 10 years, Nissan maintains a manufacturing plant in Sao Jose dos Pinhais (PR), which currently produces the Frontier pickup and minivan models Livina family - Livina, Grand Livina and X-Gear. It also has a network of 91 dealers present rev in 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District. The brand also offers to the Brazilian market the Tiida hatchback, Tiida sedan and the Sentra.