The title "Car of the Year 2011 " has belonged to Nissan Leaf, leaving two candidates BMW 5-Series and Audi A8. In 2010, this title belongs to the Volkswagen Polo.Before that, the first time in history 47 years, Car of the Year award in Europe was given to a sample of electric cars: Nissan EV Leaf.
Leaf Nissan car is run entirely by electricity and can charge the external plug. Vehicles operated by AC electric motor power 80 kW (107 hp), energy use due to lithium-ion battery supplied. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.9 seconds and can run 175km after each full charge of electricity.
Leaf Nissan EV starting in the market from the U.S. and Japan in December, but not until early the following year to Europe, with 30,000 euros price standard, but many European governments now have policies subsidized electric cars from 3000-6000 in the euro, the price only from 24,000 to 27,000 euros. In the U.S., with $ 7,500 tax reduction policies, price levels from $ 25,280.
"What a wonderful electric cars for mass production first in the world - Nissan Leaf - award winning car of 2011," Chairman and CEO of Nissan Carlos Ghosn said after the ceremony publication of the list.
This prize is awarded annually by a committee of the international automotive journalists from Asia, Europe and North America, the organization voted.
Besides the title "Car of the Year 2011 ", the commission also published a number of other titles.
Italia Ferrari 458 - Car High Performance of the Year
Aston Martin Rapide Car Design of the Year
Chevrolet Volt - Green Car of the YearSource Leftlane
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