Hawkinson Nissan prepares for the launch of the New Nissan Leaf. Nissan LEAF label approved as Nissan prepares for December launch. EPA rates the all-electric, zero-emission, Nissan LEAF 'best' in class for fuel efficiency, environment.

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Nissan LEAF label approved as Nissan prepares for December launch
By Bob Hawkinson
Dated: Dec 17, 2010
Hawkinson Nissan prepares for the launch of the New Nissan Leaf. Nissan LEAF label approved as Nissan
prepares for December launch. EPA rates the all-electric, zero-emission, Nissan LEAF 'best' in class for
fuel efficiency, environment.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its fuel-economy label for the 100-percent
electric Nissan LEAF, rating the vehicle to be "best" in the midsize vehicle class for fuel efficiency and
"best" for the environment.
The new label shows a best-in-class 99 miles-per-gallon (MPG) equivalent (combined city/highway). The
MPG equivalency rating was developed by the EPA as a way to provide a standard so consumers can
compare vehicles across the spectrum and make an educated purchase.
The 2011 Nissan LEAF, which uses no gas, was also rated best-in-class for the environment based on
emitting zero greenhouse gases or other traditional tailpipe emissions. The label, which will be part of the
Nissan LEAF's Monroney label, is now ready for placement on the vehicles in anticipation of the December
launch.
After completion of five-cycle testing, the EPA has rated the Nissan LEAF with an MPG equivalent of 106
city, 92 highway for a combined 99 MPGe. This calculation is based on the EPA's formula of 33.7kW-hrs
being equivalent to one gallon gasoline energy.
In addition, the label displays a charging time of seven hours on a 240V charge and a driving range of 73
miles, based on the five-cycle tests using varying driving conditions and climate controls. Driving range on
the Nissan LEAF, as with all vehicles, varies with real-world driving conditions.
"We're pleased the label clearly demonstrates the Nissan LEAF to be a best-in-class option, reflecting that
it's a pure electric vehicle, uses no gas, has no tailpipe and has zero emissions," said Scott Becker, senior
vice president, Finance and Administration, Nissan Americas. "The label provides consumers with a tool to
compare alternative-fuel vehicles to those with a traditional internal combustion engine and allows them to
make an informed purchase decision."
Sales of the Nissan LEAF will begin in December in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona and
Tennessee. In January 2011, sales begin in Texas and Hawaii, with additional market roll-out continuing
later in 2011.
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