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ROADTRIP
MAP BY JEFF QUINN
2012
NISSANLEAF SL
THE BELLS ANDWHISTLES
power bu on and heading off to
figure out how to charge it in a normal
household socket.
As the car repowers itself (a process
that takes about sevenhours), I recharge
myownba erieswithKaiIto’sdistinctive
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water walking” exercise course, 30 min-
utes of trudgingagainst the current inan
outdoorhot-springpooltorejuvenatethe
muscles. Harnessing geothermal energy
to fuel a modern resort underscores
our ability to use nature to help care for
ourselves. It’s nice to knowwhile driving
back to home base that the Leaf, in its
small way and despite its limitations,
repays the kindness.
When strolling Yoyogi Park, Tokyo-based
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has also
been known to emit a faint beeping sound
to alert pedestrians.
PERKS:
The advanced IT system at
the center of the dash is connected
to a 24-hour global data center
that pinpoints charging station
locations, among other useful
functions. A solar panel on the rear
spoiler charges a 12-volt auxiliary
battery that powers the car’s
systems (stereo, headlights, wip-
ers, etc.). You can also preprogram
the car’s settings via mobile
phone, so you can just hop
in and get going.
PERFORMANCE:
A single charge
can last for about 100miles, but
less if tackling inclines, carrying
loads or using air conditioning.
Speed tops out at 90mph.
ENGINE:
A high-response synchronous
front-mounted ACmotor (80 kW)
that stays virtually silent throughout
the ride, powered by 48 modules of
four-cell, laminated-type lithium-ion
batteries for an output of 90 kW.
STARTING PRICE:
$37,250
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