Nissan Leaf: Zero Emissions? No. Cheaper to Drive? No. Conceited? Yes.
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The Nissan Leaf is being touted as Nissan's first "zero emissions" car. It's the car of the future their website claims, and they have YouTube ads from a magical world where polar bears hug Leaf drivers instead of ripping their heads off in a carnivorous rage. I decided to see how well the Leaf stood up, both to its claimed green credentials, and to comparable, evil gas-powered cars that cost half as much. The two I chose were the Honda Fit, and Ford Fiesta. Both cars are very similar and size and power to the Leaf, and neither of them is a hybrid of any sort.
Nissan Leaf: Zero Emissions? No. Cheaper to Drive? No. Conceited? Yes.
Nissan Leaf: Zero Emissions? No. Cheaper to…
Nissan Leaf: Zero Emissions? No. Cheaper to Drive? No. Conceited? Yes.
The Nissan Leaf is being touted as Nissan's first "zero emissions" car. It's the car of the future their website claims, and they have YouTube ads from a magical world where polar bears hug Leaf drivers instead of ripping their heads off in a carnivorous rage. I decided to see how well the Leaf stood up, both to its claimed green credentials, and to comparable, evil gas-powered cars that cost half as much. The two I chose were the Honda Fit, and Ford Fiesta. Both cars are very similar and size and power to the Leaf, and neither of them is a hybrid of any sort.