Nissan leaf powered by lithium-ion battery and has a range of 200 km per charge
>> Sunday, October 30, 2011
The model was chosen from among all vehicles sold in Japan between November 1, 2010 to 30 October 2011. The Leaf, launched last December, is the first mass-produced electric car. The five-passenger sedan is powered by lithium-ion battery and has a range of 200 km per charge. S60 Sedan Volvo Cars Japan, the new V60 sports wagon has won honors in the division imported cars, the group said. Offered at a starting price of 37,990 euros, the car won the titles of European and World Car of the Year 2011 will boast remarkably low operating costs and will benefit from other facilities with an equivalent also tangible economic and around 15,000 euros in 5 years available locally (eg: Access to the ZTL free use of bus lanes, using days of parking for residents).
The price refers to the only available version is particularly rich, including: air conditioning, satellite navigation, on whose display when parking, are also projected images taken from the rear view camera. The integrated satellite navigation system, informs the driver about the location and type of charging stations in the vicinity. In addition, to signal the innovative connectivity through which you can control certain vehicle functions remotely with your smartphone, tablet or personal computer (battery, start / stop charging, ignition and control of air conditioning when the car is charging). Sure, as confirmed by the 5-star EuroNCAP, the Leaf is powered by an electric motor AC synchronous 108 hp and 280 Nm of torque and, according to the House, can reach a top speed of 145 km / h (clearly self-limited, but the track the car can reach peaks of 160 km / h), compared with an average range of 175 km in European approval, outlet for quick charging less than half an hour re-charging facilities typical service area and a innovative connectivity via smart phones or personal computers, which allows the user to heat or cool the passenger compartment of the car remotely commanding the services including the start of charging for a better management autonomy.
Furthermore, the price includes the battery (which is guaranteed for 5 anni/100.000 km) and roadside assistance for dedicated electric vehicles. In the United States covering the years for the battery and pull bodies are 8 miles and 100,000 (over 160 thousand miles without thinking so), why not also in Europe?
Among the accessories currently available is the solar panel that charges the auxiliary battery that powers the 12V accessory board.
Finally, it clearly means that price without incentives, given that there are currently no state incentive programs, as is the main European countries, but fortunately there are incentives and facilitating the use of the car by some local virtuous economic case also. Although varying from country to country, Italy needed to move electricity costs are about three times lower than those of gasoline. If you consider the annual savings in fuel and maintenance costs, Nissan LEAF is a competitive proposal and should be valued also the absence of polluting emissions from combustion during use. According to Nissan estimates the annual cost of operating a LEAF Italy is about more than 1,500 euros lower than an internal combustion vehicle, in addition to enjoying low maintenance costs, insurance rates cheaper than traditional cars and exemption of stamp duty. "We are confident that Nissan LEAF, with convenient size and family-sized space, with zero emissions and low running costs, will appeal to customers Italians, as has pleased thousands of other customers around the world," said Andrea Alessi, Managing Director of Nissan Italy.
Alternatively it is also planned to buy a particularly suitable means of financing for companies and administrations (but they can also try private), entitled "Proposal for Nissan." The formula provides for the possibility to change the car every two or three years, depending on the contract chosen by the client, and establishes the value of the car at the end of the contract (GFR - Guaranteed Final Value). For operating costs, agreements have been signed with major energy partners, including Enel, for charging solutions and / or purchase of home station, which will allow the customer to take advantage of LEAF competitive formulas for different needs use. Nissan is aware that the first customers of electric cars belong to the category of pioneers. To this end, since last July has set up innovative services particularly for the benefit of customers LEAF. In addition to establishing the dedicated toll free number (800901991) that meet the specialized agents (EV Expert), has also created a specific website (www.nissan-leaf.it), where you can get general information on the strategy Nissan on zero-emission mobility, on the product features of Nissan LEAF or the charging infrastructure.
Since the opening of pre-orders the customer will have the opportunity via the website, where they were also activated innovative service functions such as "click to chat" or "click to call" pre-order their award-winning 100 car % electric Nissan LEAF. Confirmation of orders will begin in February 2012. By paying on-line an advance of $ 250 - fully refundable if no purchase or deducted from the price of the car at the time of order confirmation from the dealer - the customer can reserve their car and get first priority on deliveries of Nissan LEAF, which will take place from April 2012 and will start in parallel for after-sales customer support and ongoing electrical mobility. The LEAF is the first of a whole range of electric vehicles that Nissan will produce and market in the coming years, with the aim of contributing to the achievement of a truly sustainable transportation system. "With the launch of LEAF, even in Italy we started this process of change toward the creation of a sustainable mobility system and attentive to the environment: a goal, that which does concern us all and our children's future", Andrea Alessi concluded.
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The price refers to the only available version is particularly rich, including: air conditioning, satellite navigation, on whose display when parking, are also projected images taken from the rear view camera. The integrated satellite navigation system, informs the driver about the location and type of charging stations in the vicinity. In addition, to signal the innovative connectivity through which you can control certain vehicle functions remotely with your smartphone, tablet or personal computer (battery, start / stop charging, ignition and control of air conditioning when the car is charging). Sure, as confirmed by the 5-star EuroNCAP, the Leaf is powered by an electric motor AC synchronous 108 hp and 280 Nm of torque and, according to the House, can reach a top speed of 145 km / h (clearly self-limited, but the track the car can reach peaks of 160 km / h), compared with an average range of 175 km in European approval, outlet for quick charging less than half an hour re-charging facilities typical service area and a innovative connectivity via smart phones or personal computers, which allows the user to heat or cool the passenger compartment of the car remotely commanding the services including the start of charging for a better management autonomy.
Furthermore, the price includes the battery (which is guaranteed for 5 anni/100.000 km) and roadside assistance for dedicated electric vehicles. In the United States covering the years for the battery and pull bodies are 8 miles and 100,000 (over 160 thousand miles without thinking so), why not also in Europe?
Among the accessories currently available is the solar panel that charges the auxiliary battery that powers the 12V accessory board.
Finally, it clearly means that price without incentives, given that there are currently no state incentive programs, as is the main European countries, but fortunately there are incentives and facilitating the use of the car by some local virtuous economic case also. Although varying from country to country, Italy needed to move electricity costs are about three times lower than those of gasoline. If you consider the annual savings in fuel and maintenance costs, Nissan LEAF is a competitive proposal and should be valued also the absence of polluting emissions from combustion during use. According to Nissan estimates the annual cost of operating a LEAF Italy is about more than 1,500 euros lower than an internal combustion vehicle, in addition to enjoying low maintenance costs, insurance rates cheaper than traditional cars and exemption of stamp duty. "We are confident that Nissan LEAF, with convenient size and family-sized space, with zero emissions and low running costs, will appeal to customers Italians, as has pleased thousands of other customers around the world," said Andrea Alessi, Managing Director of Nissan Italy.
Alternatively it is also planned to buy a particularly suitable means of financing for companies and administrations (but they can also try private), entitled "Proposal for Nissan." The formula provides for the possibility to change the car every two or three years, depending on the contract chosen by the client, and establishes the value of the car at the end of the contract (GFR - Guaranteed Final Value). For operating costs, agreements have been signed with major energy partners, including Enel, for charging solutions and / or purchase of home station, which will allow the customer to take advantage of LEAF competitive formulas for different needs use. Nissan is aware that the first customers of electric cars belong to the category of pioneers. To this end, since last July has set up innovative services particularly for the benefit of customers LEAF. In addition to establishing the dedicated toll free number (800901991) that meet the specialized agents (EV Expert), has also created a specific website (www.nissan-leaf.it), where you can get general information on the strategy Nissan on zero-emission mobility, on the product features of Nissan LEAF or the charging infrastructure.
Since the opening of pre-orders the customer will have the opportunity via the website, where they were also activated innovative service functions such as "click to chat" or "click to call" pre-order their award-winning 100 car % electric Nissan LEAF. Confirmation of orders will begin in February 2012. By paying on-line an advance of $ 250 - fully refundable if no purchase or deducted from the price of the car at the time of order confirmation from the dealer - the customer can reserve their car and get first priority on deliveries of Nissan LEAF, which will take place from April 2012 and will start in parallel for after-sales customer support and ongoing electrical mobility. The LEAF is the first of a whole range of electric vehicles that Nissan will produce and market in the coming years, with the aim of contributing to the achievement of a truly sustainable transportation system. "With the launch of LEAF, even in Italy we started this process of change toward the creation of a sustainable mobility system and attentive to the environment: a goal, that which does concern us all and our children's future", Andrea Alessi concluded.
