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Nissan LEAF, electric cars means no oil changes, no tailpipe, and a big market for "charging stations"

The all-electric Nissan LEAF is coming soon to a neighborhood near you. It’s a fascinating new car with many exotic features, as compared to our normal gas-engine cars.

To learn more about it, I’ve pulled out some of the more interesting Frequently Asked Questions. After reading them one realizes that we are facing some serious changes:

  • A new smaller engine that requires no oil or transmission fluid, no gas tank, and no tailpipe. I guess the interior will be bigger?
  • A new breed of mechanics will be required to fix electric engines and repair battery issues. Hot new job?
  • Charging stations, these places should start popping up all around our city.
  • Will they be private or publicly owned (currently most are publicly owned)?
  • Do you think the name will stick, charging station, or will it be the electric station?
  • Zero emissions while driving and a reliance on electricity, which is much cleaner than gas.
  • View pictures of the charging port, interior, and dash.

    • Continue reading Nissan LEAF, electric cars means no oil changes, no tailpipe, and a big market for "charging stations"

    Nissan LEAF, electric cars means no oil changes, no tailpipe, and a big market for “charging stations”

    The all-electric Nissan LEAF is coming soon to a neighborhood near you. It’s a fascinating new car with many exotic features, as compared to our normal gas-engine cars.

    To learn more about it, I’ve pulled out some of the more interesting Frequently Asked Questions. After reading them one realizes that we are facing some serious changes:

    • A new smaller engine that requires no oil or transmission fluid, no gas tank, and no tailpipe. I guess the interior will be bigger?
    • A new breed of mechanics will be required to fix electric engines and repair battery issues. Hot new job?
    • Charging stations, these places should start popping up all around our city.
    • Will they be private or publicly owned (currently most are publicly owned)?
    • Do you think the name will stick, charging station, or will it be the electric station?
  • Zero emissions while driving and a reliance on electricity, which is much cleaner than gas.
  • View pictures of the charging port, interior, and dash.

    • Continue reading Nissan LEAF, electric cars means no oil changes, no tailpipe, and a big market for “charging stations”