Dick Scott Nissan

Who would have guessed that the Nissan LEAF is only the tip of an iceberg. Nissan's ultimate goal is to develop a zero-emission society. The Japanese automaker doesn't really see any alternative and is hosting more discussions regarding this topic. So, you might ask yourself what would a zero-emission society look like?

To answer that question, Nissan has created "The Planet Zero" interactive website. In classic gaming style, visitors can play around in different "worlds". Only on Planet Zero, the worlds are alternative power sources (i.e., wind and solar). There's also the opportunity to play on…

There is no doubt that the 2011 Nissan LEAF has been a hit among consumers.  It was even named 2011 World Car of the Year. It's hard to imagine that the 2012 models could get any better. But, it has, both in terms of technological features and availability.

Nissan only released the LEAF to select markets including including California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Tennessee.  This was because these states are where Nissan factories or company headquarters are.  Simply stated, it was the most budget-minded way possible to test how consumers responded to the innovative car.

Now that Nissan has…

The Nissan Leaf EV was recently awarded one of automotive's most coveted awards - The 2011 World Car of the Year. This honor not only marks a great achievement by Nissan, but also promotes electric vehicles to the top of the global market.

Jurors from Asia, Europe and North America commented that, "The Leaf is the gateway to a brave new electric world from Nissan." Highlighting the car's low carbon properties, judges added it "feels just like a normal car, only quieter".

"Such accolades could give motorists more confidence that electric vehicles are a valid alternative to conventional cars…