Chicago Nissan news: Leaf to be outfitted with sound effects for pedestrians

Car shoppers these days are looking for all the safety,of art.”
reliability, fuel economy, performance and generalGurnee Nissan drivers that are thinking about
efficiency that they can get out of their vehicles. Withpurchasing the new Leaf should take these safety
changing technology, a lot of manufacturers havemeasures as a part of Nissan’s dedication to
been focusing on eliminating engine sounds for amoving above and beyond in its industry. The
smoother, quieter ride. Sure, this makes us feel moreproactive measure should help alert pedestrians and
comfortable behind the wheel – but could it be adrivers of traffic, graciously upping the Leaf’s
safety issue?safety ratings in the process.
Electric cars are storming the automotive industry atYour Chicago Nissan dealer may have to wait awhile
the moment as part of the effort to find alternativebefore it carries these truly unique and innovative
fuel sources, reduce emissions, and lower the totalvehicles, but it will certainly be worth it in the end. The
cost of ownership for vehicle owners. One of thefuture of the automotive industry is something sci-fi
problems (few though they are) facing manufacturersenthusiasts like Ridley Scott have predicted in their
when it comes to electric cars is providing for theartistic endeavors, and it’s coming soon to your
safety of pedestrians; the rev of an engine hasGurnee Nissan dealer.
become a staple of the roads, and quiet cars make itThe Leaf functions on electric power, facilitated by the
more difficult for pedestrians to hear oncominglithium ion cells that are part of the front-mounted
dangers.electric motor. Since Nissan claims that 80 percent of
Nissan is leading the way in finding a solution, andthe world’s drivers travel less than 62 miles per
Chicago Nissan dealers were titillated to find out thatday, the vehicle should be a great fit for a huge
the upcoming Nissan Leaf low carbon electric carmarket of American drivers. So, Chicago Nissan
comes with a bit of extra pizzazz. Sound engineersdrivers will be assured to know that they’re getting
have been called in at Nissan to figure out a way toa vehicle that will work efficiently for their commute.
make these unique vehicles a bit more obvious toWith the world’s recent push towards fuel
cyclists and pedestrians, a move which might includeefficiency and against reliance on oil, your local Chicago
the addition of a futuristic engine noise. The noise isNissan dealer is gearing up to lead the charge for
expected to be aurally pleasing but obvious so theefficient driving. A race has begun to take the crown
Leaf can keep a higher profile.as the most progressive and forward-thinking
Regarding the new Leaf, Nissan noise and vibrationmanufacturer on the market, and Nissan is truly doing
expert Toshiyuki Tabata said “We wantedits part to win that title. Head down to your local
something a bit different, something closer to the worldChicago Nissan dealership today for more information.