2013 Nissan Leaf… - Clean Energy Resource Teams
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2013 Nissan Leaf… Advantages • Produce zero direct emissions • ~100 mpge (costs about 2/3 less to “fuel”) • Domestic energy • Flexible fueling • Connected to vehicle • No more oil changes or stops at gas stations! • ~75% of power converted to motion (compared to 20%) • Fun to drive! • Batteries are fully recyclable Disadvantages • Electricity used to charge can produce emissions • Charging takes time • Batteries are impacted by extreme temperatures • Batteries will wear out eventually • Limited range • Servicing • Higher cost
Transcript of 2013 Nissan Leaf… - Clean Energy Resource Teams
2013 Nissan Leaf…Advantages
• Produce zero direct emissions
• ~100 mpge (costs about 2/3 less to “fuel”)
• Domestic energy• Flexible fueling• Connected to vehicle• No more oil changes or
stops at gas stations!• ~75% of power converted
to motion (compared to 20%)
• Fun to drive!• Batteries are fully
recyclable
Disadvantages• Electricity used to
charge can produce emissions
• Charging takes time• Batteries are impacted
by extreme temperatures
• Batteries will wear out eventually
• Limited range• Servicing• Higher cost
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