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The Edison Award is named after Thomas Alva Edison.  These awards are among the most highly-acclaimed, prestigious awards an automaker can earn. They're a tribute to the continuous pursuit of excellence and inspiration to drive America to the forefront of innovation, creativity, ingenuity, and global mobility. Needless to say, we're very proud to report that this year, Nissan earned a Bronze Edison Award, for its cutting-edge LEAF EV, within the Personal Transportation segment.

Nisan LEAF Fast Facts

• Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV)
• 100 percent electric - no gas required
• Highly responsive 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor
• Range per Charge…

The Nissan Leaf is still only available in a few US markets. It's the first 100% electric vehicles Nissan has announced, but more are expected in coming years - especially if sales of the LEAF continue as projected.

Nissan hopes to build vehicles "that are more efficient, more beautiful, more inspiring and more human than ever before." The LEAF is Nissan's first electric vehicles and has been accepted by consumers. The hatchback can seat…