It’s electrifying
by heathercrawford ~ October 16th, 2010. Filed under: Comm 101.
Over the years, many automobile companies have been shifting towards offering new sustainable cars due to Corporate Social Responsibility, which integrates social, environmental, and economic concerns into their values and operations. Companies like Toyota and Ford offer hybrid vehicles, but no company has yet launched a fully electric zero-emission car. This will all change in late 2010 when Nissan introduces the LEAF, their new 100% electric car. This new model is part of Nissan’s “New Way” philosophy, with their goal being that they hope and optimism to help create a sustainable future. This new innovation causes no pollution, no noise, and charges with domestic electric power. Not to mention that even the seat fibers and bumpers are comprised of recycled bottles. There are two models available for market depending on if you want fully loaded, with solar panel spoilers, or well-equipped. Both models run in a, surprisingly low, price range from around $25,000-$26,000, after tax savings. The incentives to buy this car are not only the fact that the consumer is reducing their carbon footprint, but also the rebates that will help to promote the purchase of the LEAF such as the “New Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicles” and “Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit.” The new Nissan LEAF is sure to revolutionize how civilization will drive into the future and take steps towards “New Way(s)” of thinking to promote a sustainable future.
http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/index#/leaf-electric-car/index
http://www.renewable-energy-news.info/nissan-leaf-test-drive-review/