2013 Nissan LEAF Dials Down EV Torque
When Nissan launched the 2013 all-electric LEAF, the company boasted the new car's improvements over the previous model year—faster charging, a larger cargo space, and increased range. But while Nissan executives were keen to talk about how much better the home-grown U.S. LEAF was compared with its predecessor, one little fact went unnoticed: the 2013 LEAF has less torque than Japanese-built 2011 and 2012 models.
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LEAF Continues Spring Sales Rejuvenation, Leaving Other Plug-ins in the Dust
April was another good month for the Nissan LEAF, which moved 1,936 units nationwide to post its second best month of sales since hitting the market in late 2010.
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2013 Nissan LEAF Dials Down EV Torque
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Nikki Gordon-Bl... says:
When Nissan launched the 2013 all-electric LEAF, the company boasted the new car's improvements over the previous model...
Have Kids? Three Family-Friendly Electric Cars To Consider
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Nikki Gordon-Bl... says:
Despite what friends and family might tell you, however, you don’t need a big gas-guzzling car to raise a family....
2002 Toyota RAV4 EV for sale
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aarond63 says:
I wanted to get some feedback from as many people as possible in this forum. We took a 2002 Toyota...
Emergency charging thru portable Generator
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newEVEnthusiast says:
I was wondering if it is first possible & then practical to charge Leaf (in emergency) using a...
My 280-Mile Single-Day Nissan LEAF Roadtrip
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Gary Lieber says:
I did something last weekend that was completely normal and uneventful for most Northern California motorists: I drove...
Real World Leaf Range 27 - 38 miles
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ex-EV1 driver says:
I've been giving a lot of thought to the fact that Nissan clearly fell short of expectations with...
Nissan Renews Hope for Dramatic Increase of EV Rapid Chargers
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Nissan wants to see 600 electric car rapid chargers throughout the United States by the end of March 2014. The rapid...
Experience in a Rental Nissan Leaf
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LEAF Continues Spring Sales Rejuvenation, Leaving Other Plug-ins in the Dust
Chevrolet, Nissan Leaf, Volt Article · comments
Zach McDonald says:
April was another good month for the Nissan LEAF, which moved 1,936 units nationwide to post its second best month of...
Just Released: Locations of Free EV Quick-Chargers at Northern California Dealerships
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Gary Lieber says:
Six new electric car Quick Chargers will be open to the public at Nissan dealers in the San Francisco Bay and...
Electric Car Dealers Must Address Concerns about Batteries
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Tom Moloughney says:
Car shoppers visiting a dealership to buy a conventional gasoline-powered car know what to expect from the vehicle when...
Payment Options at public charging stations
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Judy Hall says:
We began a lease on a Nissan Leaf just yesterday. Have been told that some public charging...
NYC Will Test Uncertain Feasibility of Electric Taxis
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Nikki Gordon-Bl... says:
New York City Major Michael Bloomberg yesterday officially announced that six all-electric Nissan LEAFs are entering...
FedEx Tests Nissan e-NV200 Electric Vans in Singapore
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David Herron says:
Nissan's e-NV200, the electric version of their NV200 commercial van, is being tested around the world, including a...
Rule for EV Battery Health: Location, Location, Location
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Nikki Gordon-Bl... says:
My LEAF has been driven hard. It’s been rapid-charged more often than most U.S. Leafs because we have many more rapid...
Wanted: Fair Costs for Electric Car Home Charger Installations
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Josie Garthwaite says:
As a new generation of plug-in vehicles rolls off the assembly line, a new cadre of consumers has entered the market...
Considering the Pros and Cons of Electric Car Battery Leases
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Nikki Gordon-Bl... says:
Buy a 2013 all-electric Smart ForTwo ED in Europe, and you’ll be asked if you want to lease the battery pack alongside...
L.A. Nissan Dealer Offers Free Gift Cards at Opening of Fast-Charger
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Zach McDonald says:
On Saturday, April 27 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Nissan of Downtown L.A. will host “Clean Get Away.” The event will...
Nissan's Ghosn Defends LEAF as Long-Term Investment
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David Herron says:
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn reiterated his defense of the Nissan LEAF at the New York auto show last week, outlining...
LEAF Sales Soar in March, Volt Remains Stable
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Eric Loveday says:
Nissan LEAF sales soared to a record high in March 2013, beating the previous high-water mark by a substantial margin...
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