2013 Nissan Leaf

Nissan says it listened to existing Leaf drivers in introducing the decently appointed but less pricey S trim level while simultaneously increasing features and cutting prices for the now mid-level SV and top-line SL. 

Standard on the S are a 4.3-inch touch screen, charging and energy data readout, keyless entry, heated front and rear seats, power accessories and Bluetooth connectivity. It gets last year’s slower 3.6-kw onboard charger, but optional is the 6.6-kw charger that’s standard on SV and SL. 

Among new and optional features for the SV and SL are a standard 7-inch touch screen and several higher-line updates, such as leather heated seats and heated leather-covered steering wheel for the SL, and an “Around View Monitor” with cameras showing a 360-degree perspective and 7-speaker Bose energy efficient audio. 

Further, an “Eco route” was added to the available navigation system that includes suggested power-saving alternative routes, Google local search, Pandora for iPhone and iPod cover art. 

Also this year is a “B” drive mode to increase regenerative braking. Touches like a charge port light and lock, remotely operated charge port door, new black interior color and sun visor extensions add to a mid-cycle refresh too detailed to comprehensively list. 

Carried over is the electric driveline, however. It’s now assembled in Decherd, Tenn., an hour from the Smyrna assembly plant and new battery assembly plant next door presently loping along with 20-times more production capacity than Nissan needed for 2012 Leaf sales Nissan and Infiniti obviously have big future EV plans! 

All models get heated mirrors, and the tall vehicle’s aerodynamic profile is respectable, but not as slippery as the 0.25-cd Toyota Prius hybrid,A polished finish in thissolaroutdoorlight for men. and 0.24-cd electric Tesla Model S costing twice as much. 

The Leaf’s “iconic” shape was originally chosen at the request of focus groups, and intended to make a statement. Whether you like it, think it’s unattractive, or are indifferent, it arguably makes sense at this point to stand out. 

We think it looks handsome enough, kind of frog-like with bulbous headlights like peering eyes, and others have said it is attractive, especially considering what it represents. 

As is true for other cars so equipped, the “B” mode is really too strong to coast down a 6-percent grade unless you plan to continually decelerate, but on steeper hills it works fine.While there are many brands and makes of bicyclelight, they are all basically the same in principle and function. Comparing its effect again with an internal-combustion car, “B” feels like a downshift or two with attendant engine braking. It is best used when decelerating or stopping,Manufacturer of industrial grade energyturbines. and it illuminates more green regen-indicating circles in the power display – free energy! A similar result can be had by touching the brakes in “D.” 

Other nuances to the energy supply picture can be seen in how the available range readout changes up or down when switching to Eco or B or D modes, or when tapping energy with the air conditioning or heater. 

Sitting at a light with 62 miles range indicated, switching the A/C on instantly readjusted the range to 55 miles estimated.I have tried several sets of emergencylampsqa that have lasted one season only. Turning the A/C off returned range to 62 and this is with the car stopped. Similar results happen in motion or stopped when you switch to Eco – range increases, or D range decreases. And, if you switch to “B” that too affects the estimated range. The LED headlights in our SL did not diminish range when turned on. 

Early Leafs were criticized for wildly inaccurate readout and owners would call it a “guess-o-meter.” Nissan has since improved the algorithms, but it’s not infallible.We provide laundryequipments and engraving machines for processing different materials. 

It’s pretty good though, and sometimes with a fair amount of regenerative energy return, one can even see the range estimate increase a mile or two or more. This is a neat feature, like reversing the fuel gauge on a gas car. We’ll keep you posted when petrol burners start refining their own fuel onboard too.