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NISSAN LEAF
The Nissan LEAF is the best-selling electric
vehicle in the U.S. and the world. The 2018
LEAF comes in models S, SV and SL, and
has a high-response 110 kW AC synchro-
nous electric motor and a larger capacity
laminated 40 kWh Lithium-ion battery, which
delivers a 40 percent increase in range to
150 miles. It also sports a 37 percent higher
horsepower of 147 hp and 26 percent more
torque of 236 ft-lbs, providing stronger ac-
celeration from the all-new e-powertrain. The
available Quick Charge Port allows charging
to 80 percent capacity in 40 minutes at fast-
charging stations (optional on S model). The
new Nissan LEAF features Intelligent Driving
technologies ProPILOT Assist and e-Pedal.
ProPILOT Assist is a single-lane “hands-on”
driving assistance technology that can auto-
matically maintain the distance to the vehicle
in front, using a speed and distance preset
by the driver. It can also help keep LEAF
centered in its lane, and if the car in front
stops, it can automatically apply the brakes
to help bring the car to a full stop. LEAF’s
standard e-Pedal allows the driver to acceler-
ate, decelerate and stop by using the accel-
erator pedal alone. Priced from $29,990.
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