A Year in the Life of a Leaf

Tuesday, September 11, 2012: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
#6 (Egan Convention Center)

Level of Course: Entry

Twenty thousand Nissan Leafs hit the US market in the first delivery of this all-electric vehicle. The author eagerly ordered one: sleek, black, and oh-so-quiet and took delivery September 1, 2011.

Join Robin in this informative evaluation of a year of strategic driving and the answers to your questions about this technology, including:

Why is the Leaf not green?

How can the Leaf be safe if it is silent?

What is the range?

How much does it cost to charge a Leaf? (average $0.61!)

How long does it take to charge a Leaf?

How many pounds of carbon emissions would have been produced in this year?

How many gallons of gas have not been purchased?

What are the state incentives for a Leaf?

Is it fun? (YES!)

How do you charge up if you’re out and about?

What is the true cost – in California?

What is the carbon footprint of Leaf production?

Is Nissan planning to turn over a new Leaf?

Author:
Robin Spencer, CHMM, REA