July 21, 2011

Wow, folks! We've just plugged into the future, and let me tell you, it's electrifying! Picture this: A sleek, modern electric car that looks like it could be the Nissan LEAF's cooler cousin is cruising down a road that's more high-tech than your smartphone. On one side, we've got wind turbines spinning like nature's own pinwheels, and on the other, solar panels soaking up the sun like it's going out of style. It's like Mother Nature and technology decided to have a block party! But wait, there's more! In the background, we've got a cityscape that looks like it's straight out of a eco-warrior's dream. Green buildings are reaching for the sky, and charging stations are popping up like daisies. It's as if the whole city got a sustainable makeover, and boy, does it look good! And who's that giving us the thumbs up? It's a portrait of a smiling Senator, looking as pleased as punch. He's probably thinking, "Now that's what I call progress!" It's like he's giving the whole scene his seal of approval. The colors? They're so vibrant, they make a rainbow look dull. It's all blues, greens, and sunny yellows, painting a picture of optimism that's brighter than a solar farm at high noon. This image isn't just eye candy, folks. It's a snapshot of the future we're building right now. It's showing us how electric vehicles are the key players in our clean energy game. They're not just cars; they're rolling symbols of a greener, cleaner tomorrow. Remember when Senator Alexander, Nissan, and PEW were talking about the importance of electric vehicles back in 2011? Well, this image is like their vision come to life. It's proof that their ideas weren't just hot air – they were the blueprint for a revolution on wheels! So, next time you see an electric car zipping by, give it a nod. It's not just a vehicle; it's a little piece of the future, right here in the present. And if this image is anything to go by, that future is looking mighty fine! Now, who's ready to hop in an EV and drive straight into this eco-tastic tomorrow? Because from where I'm standing, the road ahead is looking greener than ever!

EV Clean Energy Economy: Powering a Greener Future

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Sparking the EV Revolution: Senator Alexander’s Vision Picture this: It’s a sweltering July day in 2011, and Senator Lamar Alexander is fired up about the

100% Electric Nissan Leaf™ takes historic Pikes Peak win

July 21, 2011 No Comments

– Brad Lovell and Nissan Frontier place second in Pikes Peak Open Class –
Under beautiful blue skies at the 89th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb yesterday, veteran Nissan off-road truck racing champion Chad Hord and the 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF™ made history as the first winners of the Electric Production Class. The Nissan LEAF™ completed the run with a time of 14 minutes 33 seconds for the 12.42 mile run. Even though the Nissan LEAF™ was virtually stock except for interior safety modifications and more aggressive wheels and tires, it out ran several competitors with highly modified internal combustion engines.
The race is run on a 12.42 mile course with 156 turns that begins at 9,390 feet and finishes at the 14,110 foot summit of Pikes Peak. As the drivers climb toward the summit, the thin air slows reflexes and saps muscle strength. The thin air also robs internal combustion engines of up to 30% of their power at the summit but the Nissan LEAF’s™ electric motor is not impacted by the thin air. It produces the same amount of power at the start and the summit.