Could Nissan's Leaf Outsell the Prius?

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Muhammed El-Hasan
on August 10, 2009 1:13 PM | | Comments (0) |

Everybody's gunning for Toyota's Prius, the king of alternative fuel vehicles.


Nissan's all-electric 'Leaf' could outsell Toyota's Prius: exec

(AFP) TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan -- Nissan's upcoming all-electric car could outsell hybrids like Toyota's Prius even though it can't drive more than about 100 miles (160 kilometers) without stopping to recharge, a senior executive said Thursday.

That's because, unlike more expensive hybrids, owners of the zero-emission Leaf will be able to save money while saving the environment, said Larry Dominique, Nissan North America's vice president for product planning.

"Hybrids won't get you there, range extended (plug-in hybrids) won't get you there," Dominique told reporters on the sidelines of an automotive conference in Traverse City, Michigan.

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