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You know about how the Nissan LEAF EV is changing the face of sustainable technology in the auto industry, right? You might think that building a car with zero tailpipe emissions is quite a feat in the face of a changing environment. But as far as Nissan is concerned, it's just not enough.

So when the time came to decide how to deliver the electric car, they employed the use of a ship powered...

Backwards racing has become all the rage among runners in Britain and Italy. It sounds funny.. and, well,  it is. Though, according to medical professionals, it's far easier on the knees. But, did you know that there are backwards car races too? Nissan recently tried to enter its electric LEAF into one, and it was disqualified before the race even began.

The quirky race we're referring to is the notorious backwards climb up Goodwood Hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, in the U.K. Japanese automaker, Nissan, wanted to enter the 2011 LEAF into the competition, knowing…

The all electric Nissan Leaf is not only the most anticipated car in North America, but the world.

The EV was recently blessed with automotive's most coveted award - 2011 World Car of the Year. This honor not only marks a great achievement by Nissan, but also promotes electric vehicles to the top of the global market.

Jurors from Asia, Europe and North America commented that, "The Leaf is the gateway to a brave new electric world from Nissan." Highlighting the car's low carbon properties, judges added it "feels just like a normal car, only quieter".

"Such accolades could…

Named after Thomas Alva Edison, the Edison Awards are a tribute to the continuous pursuit of excellence and inspiration to drive America to the forefront of innovation, creativity, ingenuity, and global economy. They are among the most highly-acclaimed and prestigious awards an automaker can earn. And, this year, Nissan earned a Bronze for its Nissan LEAF, within the Personal Transportation segment.

Nisan LEAF At a Glance
-    Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV)
-    100 percent electric - no gas required
-    Highly responsive 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor
-    Range per Charge: 100 miles
-    Top Speed: 90 mph
-    Seats: Five
-    Standard Charging Tools: 3.3…

The award-winning Nissan Leaf has been getting a lot of press lately and it continues to do so. We understand that even if you're interested in the vehicle you might be sick of hearing all of the praise and accolades it's earned. We promise not to bore you with any more.

We do, however, want to bring to your attention, a very interesting development in Tennessee. It could prove to be very important not only for Nissan LEAF buyers, but for future EV buyers across the nation?especially if it becomes more of a nationwide trend.

 

As mass…

The upcoming EV from Nissan, Leaf, has been surrounded with controversy about pricing and mileage range - but that hasn't stopped a huge number of future buyers from reserving a car for themselves. In fact, all 2011 models are sold out, even before they hit dealership lots over the next two months. But one thing is certain, Leaf marketing is taking off.

It all started with huge campaigns online - cross country drives to promote Facebook…