nissan leaf earns 2011 european car of the year - lithium ion battery for solar storage
Nissan's 100 electric vehicle, Leaf, has just been honored with 2011 European cars of the year.
The trophy was handed over to Nissan Motor.
President and CEO Carlos Ghosn held a ceremony today at the Gabriel Pavilion in Paris.
To win the award, 58 Coti members-leading car journalists from 23 European countries-put Nissan Leaf ahead of six traditional new cars.
This is the first time Coty is 48.
The history of electric vehicles winning the annual awards.
"I believe that in the future, we will see other electric vehicles called cars of the year.
But when we do this, we must always remember that only one person can be the first.
That's why the Nissan Leaf car in 2011 was very special, "said Coty jury chairman Kan Matterson at the ceremony.
"Nissan Leaf is very honored to be recognized as the first European car this year --
The difference between electric cars.
Like the first few cars of the year, Nissan Leaf is an attractive and competitive car with no compromise on style, functionality, safety, performance or handling.
However, it stands out as an innovative car that reflects a clear vision of the future of transportation-the vision of sustainable mobility, "Gohn said after winning the trophy.
Nissan's Leaf is made by one
House has developed compact motors and inverters in the front of the car driving the front wheels.
The power of the AC motor is 80 KW, the torque is 280 Nm, and the maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
The electric motor is made of advanced laminated lithium-
Ion batteries with an output power of more than 90 KW.
Energy supply company by automobile (AESC)
A joint venture between Nissan and electronics giant NEC.
The capacity of the battery is twice that of the previous generation. The zero-
The emissions car is equipped with features such as regenerative braking, air conditioning, satellite navigation and parking cameras.
Innovative smartphone connections will allow car owners to remotely heat or cool the interior of the car through their phones.
The only option is to install the solar panels in the rear spoiler. Pre-
Nissan Leaf has more than 27,000 orders worldwide. The zero-
Emissions cars are currently manufactured in Japan, but will also be made in the United States and the United Kingdom when new manufacturing facilities are opened in late 2012 and early 2013, respectively.
Delivery to individual customers in Japan and the United States began on December.
In Europe, delivery will begin soon in Portugal, Ireland, the UK and the Netherlands, followed by more markets later this year. The Renault-
Nissan's goal is to become global zero.
Emissions mobility and a comprehensive approach is being taken, including the products and infrastructure needed to support the mass marketing of electric vehicles.
To date, the alliance has established more than 90 partnerships with governments, municipalities and companies around the world to prepare markets and infrastructure for the successful adoption of electric vehicles.
Pictures of Nissan cars provided by Nissan Canada Ltd.