http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYmge92P0A When the technology is ready (higher top speeds, better batteries, cost) I really would not mind driving an electric sports car. Kudos to nissan for trying to bring more
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
05-16-2011, 04:46 PM | #1 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
|
Leaf Nismo RC on the track
When the technology is ready (higher top speeds, better batteries, cost) I really would not mind driving an electric sports car. Kudos to nissan for trying to bring more attention to the EV as a race car, it could hopefully fuel innovation in the industry that is still very young. |
05-16-2011, 04:56 PM | #2 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653 |
I think an RV race series will be the likely next step. Not sure how they are going to structure it given the limited run time.
__________________
Hotchkis ARB | Stillen CAI | Art Pipes | Berk CBE | Stillen AP Racing Brakes | AE Performance Oil Cooler | BC Racing ER Coilovers | Doran Control Arms |
05-16-2011, 06:00 PM | #4 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: California
Posts: 10,709
Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE
Rep Power: 3843 |
So did I.
__________________
"Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber
|
05-16-2011, 06:09 PM | #5 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Minot ND
Posts: 51,960
Drives: every day...
Rep Power: 213 |
I would rock this daily to and from work..
__________________
Quote:
黒子 ('Kuroko') Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks |
|
06-16-2011, 02:16 AM | #7 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Los Angeles,CA
Posts: 1
Drives: Nissan march
Rep Power: 14 |
I saw this news on T.V that tackles about another great car that was produced by Nissan. Aside from the fact that the ultimate maker of this one of a kind car is Japan. We all know that last march of this year, this country was devastated by severe natural disasters. In spite of those trials, they still work on producing another great car that is eco-friendly. Japanese auto producer Nissan Motors is trying to develop a new feature for its eco-friendly Leaf car. They want it to be used as a disaster house generator. The Japanese company is attempting to gear back up to full manufacturing after the recent natural disasters, and at the same time, develops the new engineering. Here is the proof: Nissan developing an electric car that powers homes
|
06-16-2011, 02:58 AM | #8 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SWMO
Posts: 4,454
Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve
Rep Power: 7627 |
I wonder if electric powered could really be the future of alternative fuel. It has come a long way, no doubt. Good to see this approach. Either it will work and continue to evolve, or it will provide some fun and die out and something else will.
|
06-16-2011, 04:06 AM | #9 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Minot ND
Posts: 51,960
Drives: every day...
Rep Power: 213 |
Im willing to bet it will continue to grow. BUT, I don't see fossil fuels going away either...
__________________
Quote:
黒子 ('Kuroko') Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks |
|
06-16-2011, 07:43 AM | #10 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SWMO
Posts: 4,454
Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve
Rep Power: 7627 |
Quote:
Not only would we have less medical issues if people began biking or walking more, but we would cut down on fuel consumption, pollution, and city beautification would be enhanced as well as more social opportunities being available to actually get out and meet people. That being said, I think electric cars will take over in large cities like NY where you only need to drive 5-15 miles a day. |
|
06-16-2011, 07:55 AM | #11 (permalink) | ||
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Minot ND
Posts: 51,960
Drives: every day...
Rep Power: 213 |
Quote:
__________________
Quote:
黒子 ('Kuroko') Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks |
||
06-16-2011, 08:35 AM | #12 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SWMO
Posts: 4,454
Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve
Rep Power: 7627 |
I agree 100%, but I think it's partially environment. When I was in DC, tons of people used the excellent side-walks there. Here in Louisiana? We don't even have side-walks in all but the suburb type areas or in the center of down town areas. What side-walks we do have in the city areas cross 4-lanes of traffic, etc. Not something you want to navigate with all the idiot drivers here.
|
06-16-2011, 10:28 AM | #13 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: .
Posts: 42,608
Drives: .
Rep Power: 3886 |
Quote:
But I don't think you can legislate "get off your fat arse and bike/walk". People are going to do what they like. Right now they're legislating "buy alternative energy cars", and still a lot of people are buying SUVs (sorry) "crossovers". |
|
06-16-2011, 11:11 AM | #14 (permalink) | |
Track Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Sandy Hook, CT
Posts: 972
Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo
Rep Power: 16 |
Quote:
|
|
06-16-2011, 11:17 AM | #15 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: .
Posts: 42,608
Drives: .
Rep Power: 3886 |
A fair point. In major cities, you have a lot of work in a lot of short distance, as well as decent sidewalks and public transportation. But most of the country is not urban in a geographic sense. Most people outside of major urban areas live many miles from where they work. I'm at least 33 miles each way, and there's no way I'm biking that, in part because there are no roads that will allow me to, but also because it's 33 miles each way and I'm fet.
|
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Nissan leaf nismo rc | MC | Other Vehicles | 31 | 10-02-2011 06:16 PM |
Compressed Air or Leaf Blower? | SoCalZ | Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair | 18 | 04-06-2011 11:57 AM |
Rut Ro...Lifeless Leaf | SoCal 370Z | Other Vehicles | 2 | 03-10-2011 08:45 PM |
Anyone here planning on getting a Leaf? | Brendan@Bwalk | Other Vehicles | 28 | 05-02-2010 06:44 PM |
New Nissan Leaf? | The Weapon | Other Vehicles | 12 | 08-05-2009 01:07 PM |