One can drive the new Nissan Leaf with a single pedal

Germain Goyer

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Wednesday, September 6, 2017 11:23

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Unveiled in a world premiere yesterday in Las Vegas, the Nissan Leaf 2018 can be conducted without even having to use the brake pedal.

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With his system, e-Pedal, the new generation of the Leaf will be able to effectively slow down and even make a complete stop without the driver touching the brake pedal.

The car accelerates when pressure is applied to the accelerator, slow down if the pressure decreases and comes to a standstill if the pedal is released, even in a slope. Of course, a system of the conventional braking remains in place in case of emergency.

Other electric models use a similar system that allows the vehicle to decelerate more quickly than does a gasoline car to return the energy created by this deceleration directly to the battery. However, Nissan believes that the Leaf of 2018 will become the first car in the world that we can really drive it without the brake pedal. Will require a period of adaptation, without any doubt!

Nissan Leaf 2018

Germain Goyer

A expected car

Available in Canada at the beginning of 2018, the Leaf of the second generation will put Nissan in a strong position in the battle of the electric cars.

100% electric vehicle most sold in the country for several years, the Leaf currently is aging and its autonomy of 172 kilometers is no more weight against the new models such as the Chevrolet Bolt, the Hyundai Ioniq, or the Volkswagen e-Golf.

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With an autonomy announced of 241 km and a base price of $ 35 998$, the Leaf 2018 will be eligible for a credit government of$ 8,000 in Quebec because of the government program, Drive electric.

Nissan Leaf 2018

Germain Goyer