The Nissan Leaf, Nissan’s all-electric hatchback, is all about energy: it provides drivers an economically and ecologically sound alternative to gas. The car’s manufacturer believes that those customers may be interested in taking that green attitude beyond eschewing the gas station.
Nissan North America announced today that it will be partnering with SunPower, a designer and manufacturer of solar panel systems, to educate customers on home solar power options. The two companies are offering online content and videos on how solar power systems convert sunlight into a clean, renewable energy for home use – and for charging electric vehicles.
The Nissan Leaf has received numerous accolades for its motor design, from organizations ranging from Popular Mechanics Magazine to Kelley to the EPA, since its launch in 2011. The Leaf runs entirely on an 80 kilowatt AC synchronous motor, and has a range of about 100 miles. It has been ranked the most efficient vehicle ever certified by the EPA.
Nissan notes that SunPower is the leading manufacturer of residential solar power systems in the U.S. The company estimated that a rooftop energy system may offset the electric power required to drive a Leaf up to 10,000 miles per year. The results of the Nissan/SunPower collaboration includes new content on www.nissanusa.com and www.sunpowercorp.com, where visitors can request a free home solar assessment from a local SunPower dealer.
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