When it comes to supporting alternative fuels and new technologies, Jim Johnson Nissan of Bowling Green, KY knows that Nissan is a proponent of all things fresh and hip. Best of all, new Nissan models like to keep it green.
With their 2011 and 2012 Nissan Leaf EV cars, this Japanese auto producer has made its mark on the ever changing alternative fuel industry. Leaf is top seller in Europe, one of the best selling cars in Norway. There, 3500 (mostly free) charging stations are set up across the country.
Nissan Leaf is powered by 48 laminated compact lithium-ion batteries and an 80kW AC synchronous motor, which generates 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. This powerplant gives Leaf an estimated MPGe (equivalent) rating of 106 in the city, 92 highway, and 99 combined.
Nissan continues its support of alternative energy tech by donating $250,000 to SAE International's A World In Motion (AWIM) program.
This program is an award-winning attempt at bringing science, technology, engineering and math to the classroom for students in K-12. AWIM teaches the laws of physics, motion, flight and electronics utilizing age-appropriate activities.
"Nissan is proud to partner with the SAE Foundation to sustain the roll-out of the A World In Motion® curriculum," said Carla Bailo, senior VP of Research & Development at Nissan. "These innovative materials may help to launch a new generation of engineers, scientists and problem solvers."1
It's true - more than four million students have participated in the program since 1990. With over 65,000 activity kits provided to teachers, thousands of fascinated children have grown up to become engineers, working on new ways to power vehicles and homes.
Source: 1http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/08/4475542/nissan-donates-250000-to-sae-internationals.html