Nissan LEAF vs Mother Nature

In an unprecedented test,
the Nissan LEAF, the world's first mass-produced pure electric vehicle (EV),
“αναμετρήθηκε” σε ταχύτητα με τα ισχυρά στοιχεία της φύσης, την φωτιά και τον άνεμο.  Σε μια ελεγχόμενη περιοχή στην παραλία
Samroiyod, Thailand, Nissan participated in a one-kilometre-long challenge,
placing the Nissan LEAF next to the 
φωτιά και τον άνεμο, εκμεταλλευόμενη την “γραμμή πυρός”  ενός πυροτεχνικού και τις ικανότητες ενός πρωταθλητή
στο kite surfing, προκειμένου  να δει ποιος
will be the first to reach the finish line.

The challenge was designed for
change the perception that electric vehicles are not dynamic or exciting.
Nissan, a global leader in electric mobility and innovative technologies,
wanted to refute this version in the most impressive way. The Nissan
LEAF, with acceleration from 0- 100 km / h in 7.9 seconds, managed to come out ahead
from its performance "competitors".

"Without a doubt, the electric
vehicles are the most environmentally responsible cars of the future.
And with this challenge, we aim to show that the Nissan LEAF is exciting,
not only because of its zero emissions, but also as a fun car with acceleration
enthusiastic and dynamic driving that can cope with any kind of
challenge," said Nirmal Nair, Vice President Marketing, Nissan Asia &
Oceania.

The "secret" to strong acceleration
of the Nissan LEAF, is in the e-Powertrain that powers the vehicle and eliminates the need for
the need for an internal combustion engine. The power is transferred directly to the
wheels for instant acceleration, making EVs quicker to start, with smooth acceleration and a smooth ride.
scrolling and immediate response. The Nissan LEAF, with more than 470,000 sales
world to date, has managed to defeat, in this struggle, both the fire and the
and the wind due to the light, compact and highly efficient system
ηλεκτρικής  μετάδοσης κίνησης, το οποίο παράγει
εξαιρετικά χαμηλές δονήσεις, αλλά και  στιγμιαία
torque.

Watch the exciting video with the unique challenge: