The Nissan LEAF Named 2011 World Car Of The Year

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The Nissan LEAF was named as 2011 World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show which was hosted by Bridgestone Corporation. The Nissan LEAF fought off 38 other new vehicles from across the world to be short listed in the top ten and then it went on to be one of the three finalists along with the Audi A8 in Southend and the BMW 5 Series. To qualify for the World car Award, cars must be available on sale on at least two continents during the period beginning 1st January 2010 and ending 30th May 2011. A jury panel of 66 top-level automotive journalists from 24 countries select and vote for the vehicles, each juror were appointed by the World Car Steering Committee based on expertise, experience, credibility, and influence. On deciding on the World Car of the Year, each juror drives and evaluates all new vehicles on a regular basis as part of their professional work. Nissan Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn, said: "It is a great joy that the world's first, mass-marketed electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF, has won the prestigious award of 2011 World Car of the Year. This accolade recognizes Nissan LEAF, a pioneer in zero-emission mobility, as comparable in its driving performance, quietness and superb handling to gas-powered cars. And it validates Nissan's clear vision and the values of sustainable mobility that we want to offer to customers around the world." The World Car Awards jurors observed that, "The Leaf is the gateway to a brave new electric world from Nissan. This 5-seater, 5-door hatchback is the world's first, purpose-built, mass-produced electric car. Dropped onto a unique platform and body, the Leaf's lithium-ion battery modules and electric motor generate 108hp and 206 lb ft of torque, propelling the hatch from zero to 60mph in 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 90mph." Tags: Rapid Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping China, Plastic Tooling, Plastic Tooling China, Rapid Prototype, Rapid Prototype China, Rapid Tooling, Rapid Tooling China, CNC Prototype, CNC Prototype China, Functional Prototype, Functional Prototype China, Metal Prototype, Metal Prototype China, Plastic Prototype, Plastic Prototype China, Rapid Manufacturing, Rapid Manufacturing China, Low volume production, Stereolithography, Stereolithography China, Vacuum Casting, Vacuum Casting China,�W��OӋ,seo,,Web Design