On a preview day, reporters had a chance to drive the all-electric prototype and talk to Nissan North America's director of product planning, Mark Perry.
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On a preview day, reporters had a chance to drive the all-electric prototype and talk to Nissan North America's director of product planning, Mark Perry.
Transcript
That's the sound of an electric, city bus traveling through downtown Seattle. It's a reminder that electric transportation isn't new -- a timely reminder, because I'm on my way to test drive a prototype of the Nissan all-electric car, the Leaf.
Dean Romaine orients me to the car's dashboard and controls.
engr under with "to get us going you pull the shifter.."
This prototype is the Leaf powertrain, batteries and regenerative braking system under the body of a Nissan Tida.
"Everything you see in the Leaf - this car is just for the driving experience" " all going to feel /ride /handling"
So far it's a lot like driving a Toyota Prius hybrid... until the straightaway, where Dean persuades me to floor it.
"a little acceleration"
The acceleration is quick -- and almost completely silent. The Leaf has 107 horsepower and tops out at 90 miles an hour -- although I don't come clo...
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Timing and Cues
00:00 IC: (SFX); "That's the sound of..."
03:45 OC: "I'm Denis Du Bois"
Intro and Outro
INTRO:(Nissan's tour is nationwide. The Seattle public ride day is 12/12/09. Their web site for further research is http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/tour.jsp)
OUTRO:Related Website
