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