The Nissan LEAF is a game changing vehicle for the auto industry. It represents the next big push to deliver electric to U.S. consumers since the 1990's when a handful of automakers embarked upon limited EV production. This was in response to California Air Resource Board's zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate designed to combat urban pollution. As you might recall, the attempt quickly halted after a group of automakers challenged the Board's ZEV mandate.
In contrast to the fast passing electric trend of the '90s, the LEAF is gaining much popularity. And, with a waitlist of 20…
For a car named Cube there sure are a lot of round angles - such as the rippling headliner, rounded edges on the head and fog lamps - even the fenders are round. But the Nissan Cube Krom edition is an experience on the road, no matter what the shape.
Don't call The Cube a hybrid or an alternative fueled vehicle, because it isn't, but it sure saves on fuel economy - with EPA fuel-mileage estimates of 27 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
Thanks to a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that produces 122 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque, the Cube…
Fuel ratings for the all new Nissan Leaf EV, which goes on sale in December throughout 5 states, have been released from the EPA. "Best in class" in terms of fuel economy is what the EPA labeled the car. According to Nissan, using their formula saying that 33.7 kilowatt hours equals a gallon of gasoline which puts the Leaf EV at 99 "miles per gallon" so to speak.
The car was originally designed for a 100-mile range. According to the EPA it actually only gets 73 miles per gallon, under drive tests meant to simulate real-world driving. Not bad…
