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    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.
     
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    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. :)

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    (the EV1 was never for sale and it was not mass production)
     
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    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).
     
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    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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