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Photo of the day: The Leaf


So long hybrids, say hello to our little friend. Nissan now has their first-all electric car, the Leaf, a mid-sized hatchback which will go on sale in late 2010. The company describes it as “the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car,” traveling more than 100 miles on a single charge, at a top speed of 87 miles per hour. Chief executive Carlos Ghosn said it will “lead the way to a zero-emission future, opening a new era in the automotive industry.” unveiling the car at the group’s new headquarters in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo. “The Leaf is totally neutral to the environment: there is no exhaust pipe, no gasoline-burning engine. There is only the quiet, efficient power provided by our own lithium-ion battery packs,” he added. Check it out HERE.



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