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| reliability, fuel economy, performance and general | | | | Gurnee Nissan drivers that are thinking about |
| efficiency that they can get out of their vehicles. With | | | | purchasing the new Leaf should take these safety |
| changing technology, a lot of manufacturers have | | | | measures as a part of Nissan’s dedication to |
| been focusing on eliminating engine sounds for a | | | | moving above and beyond in its industry. The |
| smoother, quieter ride. Sure, this makes us feel more | | | | proactive measure should help alert pedestrians and |
| comfortable behind the wheel – but could it be a | | | | drivers of traffic, graciously upping the Leaf’s |
| safety issue? | | | | safety ratings in the process. |
| Electric cars are storming the automotive industry at | | | | Your Chicago Nissan dealer may have to wait awhile |
| the moment as part of the effort to find alternative | | | | before it carries these truly unique and innovative |
| fuel sources, reduce emissions, and lower the total | | | | vehicles, but it will certainly be worth it in the end. The |
| cost of ownership for vehicle owners. One of the | | | | future of the automotive industry is something sci-fi |
| problems (few though they are) facing manufacturers | | | | enthusiasts like Ridley Scott have predicted in their |
| when it comes to electric cars is providing for the | | | | artistic endeavors, and it’s coming soon to your |
| safety of pedestrians; the rev of an engine has | | | | Gurnee Nissan dealer. |
| become a staple of the roads, and quiet cars make it | | | | The Leaf functions on electric power, facilitated by the |
| more difficult for pedestrians to hear oncoming | | | | lithium 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, and | | | | the world’s drivers travel less than 62 miles per |
| Chicago Nissan dealers were titillated to find out that | | | | day, the vehicle should be a great fit for a huge |
| the upcoming Nissan Leaf low carbon electric car | | | | market of American drivers. So, Chicago Nissan |
| comes with a bit of extra pizzazz. Sound engineers | | | | drivers will be assured to know that they’re getting |
| have been called in at Nissan to figure out a way to | | | | a vehicle that will work efficiently for their commute. |
| make these unique vehicles a bit more obvious to | | | | With the world’s recent push towards fuel |
| cyclists and pedestrians, a move which might include | | | | efficiency and against reliance on oil, your local Chicago |
| the addition of a futuristic engine noise. The noise is | | | | Nissan dealer is gearing up to lead the charge for |
| expected to be aurally pleasing but obvious so the | | | | efficient 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 vibration | | | | manufacturer on the market, and Nissan is truly doing |
| expert Toshiyuki Tabata said “We wanted | | | | its part to win that title. Head down to your local |
| something a bit different, something closer to the world | | | | Chicago Nissan dealership today for more information. |