https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/ The expert help you need to live the greener, healthier life you want. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:51:06 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1579 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:51:06 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1579 The Nissan LEAF was also in display at last year’s SEMA. However, there are still a lot of improvements needed for the Leaf like its MP for charge.

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1578 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:10:29 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1578 Hmmm…I’m not sure where you got your information. The batteries last much longer than that – even in my Prius, which has an electric battery, the battery is now 9 years old and going strong. All batteries contain dangerous chemicals, even a battery in a traditional gasoline powered car. Yes, recycling is key. The Volt’s manufacturers are working to ensure the battery and most of the car can be recycled.

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1577 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:32:24 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1577 The batteries in the car contain chemical products dangerous and very difficult to recycle, plus the life of those batteries are around 3 years old only. I am not sure electric car are more ecological in long term.

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1576 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:14:19 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1576 At this time, that kind of car is quite expensive because it is new. But it is very good for the environment. For those who can’t afford to buy this kind of car, you can practice being green by conducting regular maintenance on your car and using eco-friendly fuel.

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1575 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:18:49 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1575 Todd, you are right that electric cars still pollute, but I don’t see anywhere in the post where she claims electric cars don’t pollute.
The fact remains electric cars are a good step in the right direction. The next step would be to work on our clean energy infrastructure.
That’s great you liked the car! I can’t wait until they become more economical, then I might look into getting one.

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1574 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:59:03 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1574 The owner of the Leaf that I talked to in OC said that he has a few solar panels on his house and the net energy cost to him is 2 cents a mile. He also took advantage of all the tax rebates and saved $13,000.
The other BIG advantage our here is that it gives you access to the commuter lane without having a second passenger.

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1573 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:57:59 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1573 You’re right – I meant to note that in my blog post. However, given that the Leaf can be charged at night by excess generating capacity from the utility, its overall emissions impact is still very significantly below that of a car that burns gasoline.

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1572 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:35:21 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/my-test-drive-of-the-all-electric-nissan-leaf-on-a-scale-of-one-to-ten-i-give-it-a/#comment-1572 it’s either disingenuous or naive to state that the leaf doesn’t pollute. the very large (by household standards) amount of electricity required to charge the batteries will very likely be generated wholly or in part by coal, natural gas, or nuclear power stations. it’s more accurate to say that the leaf relocates its operating emissions from the tailpipe to the grid.

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