http://sunpluggers.com/landing_pages/news_landing.php As Nissan Leaf Rakes in Publicity, Chevrolet's Volt Remains in a Stall Nissan Motor Co.'s recent announcement that it will manufacture its all-electric Leaf for the European market at Sunderland, in North East England, has drawn much attention.
I can barely wait until I see these on the road. The dream of electric cars will finally be realized! It will be a great day in history. . . . . (the EV1 was never for sale and it was not mass production)
It seems clear that the Nissan Leaf is in a position to put many all- electric cars on the road in the near future. In addition to the multi- media ad campaign, there are lots of Leafs on the road in beta-testing. As to the Volt, I would say that it seems to be stuck at the beta-teasing stage. It is still not widely accepted that the Volt will actually be made. Between the Leaf and the Volt there are other soon to be released EVs that should not be forgotten. The Mitsubishi iMIev appears to be closer to the Leaf than the Volt as far as its early release. Like the Leaf, there are lots of them on the road, in beta-testing. There is lots of positive reporting on it too: EVs and Energy: Zan and Paul test the Mitsubishi iMiEV YouTube - GearlessUK's Channel GM/Chevy has really got to get its act together if they want to be one of the early mass produced EV car leaders. Right now, IMHO, they are well placed to come in as a solid "also ran," hoping of course that they don't end up as a DNF (Did Not Finish).
Does JD Power hand out Participation Awards? I can't wait to test drive a Leaf. I think a Prius/Leaf family would be well-positioned for commuting, errand running, and long distance driving with the best of all worlds.
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Chrysler announced they well sell an EV Fiat. (But it will be released 2 years behind the Leaf.) Chrysler to build all-electric version of Fiat 500 for US market in 2012 | StarTribune.com