Turn Over a New LEAF

Late last week, Nissan announced via press release the availability of the new zero-emissions Nissan LEAF. The announcement came amid the fanfare surrounding the Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour that culminated in New York last week.

The LEAF is slated to be the first all-electric, zero-emissions car for the mass-market. To make sure everyone who wants one gets one, Nissan has set up a clever purchase/lease process. First, go to www.NissanUSA.com to register your interest (50,000 treehuggers are ahead of you). In April, registrants will be asked to pay $100 to reserve their LEAF. Then, actual orders will be taken in August and the first deliveries will take place in December 2010. We can’t wait!