
Nissan officially unveiled today the Nissan Leaf, set to be available in 2010. The Nissan Leaf is a medium-sized hatchback that can accommodate five adults and go as far as 100 miles. The Leaf is powered by a compact lithium-ion battery which can be charged up to 80% in 30 minutes tops. Regular charging is estimated to be about eight hours.

Among the highlights of the Nissan Leaf:
- V-shaped design light-emitting diode (LED) headlights
- Dash-mounted monitor to displays remaining power
- Ability to use mobile phones to turn on air-conditioning and set charging functions
- On-board remote-controlled timer to recharge batteries

(Source) Hybrid Cars
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