Nissan unveiled their much awaited electric car called the Leaf yesterday. In their words, it is the “World’s THE WORLD’S first electric car designed for affordability and real-world requirements”.
The hatchback will be launched in late 2010. It comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles).
In case you are wondering about the name,
The “LEAF” name is a significant statement about the car itself. Just as leaves purify the air in nature, so Nissan LEAF purifies mobility by taking emissions out of the driving experience.
The car is powered by laminated compact lithium-ion batteries, which generate power output of over 90kW, while its electric motor delivers 80kW/280Nm.
or more information about the car, check out their press release.
However, they failed to actually say how much the car will actually cost.
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Tesla motors, the US based makers of electric cars, recently received $465 million as part of the Department of Energy’s $25 billion advanced technology loan fund. This fund seeks to create green jobs and reduce the US dependency on foreign fuel.
However, I am not quite sure whether Tesla can survive the current crisis that has hit the US automakers quite hard. One reason is that they only have two models in the stable, viz., the Model S and the Roadster. Unlike the Toyota Prius or the Honda Hybrid cars, Tesla’s models are pure electric cars.
They are also targeted at a niche market – people who like sporty cars. So they are going up against some big names like Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, etc.
Having said that, maybe being small and nimble may actually serve the company well. Plus, a number of people who can afford the fast, flashy cars are turning their backs on the gas guzzlers as being seen as “Green” becomes fashionable. They have already “delivered slightly more than 500 Roadsters”. The Model S sedan is also due to come out in 2011.
Model S
This interesting BusinessWeek article asks “Can Tesla Become a Real Automaker?“
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UK’s first 4 seater family car was launched last weekend. The Citroen C1 Ev’ie was developed and built by the Electric Car Corporation.
It is available in 3 or 5 doors versions. According to their site, the car has a top speed of 60 mph with a range of 60- 75 miles on a full charge. Charging from domestic 13 amp socket overnight takes 6 hours.
The cars cost £16,850.
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