Hybrid Electric Vehicles Introduction --Nissan leaf 

"Nissan LEAF is a pure electric vehicle powered only by electricity, and its battery can be charged at home. The electric motor that replaces the conventional engine offers a totally different driving experience with quiet and responsive acceleration.With a platform designed specifically for electric vehicles, Nissan LEAF will be introduced globally in the second half of fiscal late 2010 as the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle.A soothing start-up sound will immediately follow operation of the push-button power switch, inviting you to the new world of zero-emission mobility. Nissan's first electronically controlled shift-by-wire gear change, complete an effortless driving environment.The large capacity, yet compact-sized, advanced lithium-ion battery is installed underneath the floor, which maximizes interior space to accommodate 5 adults in comfort."-----http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/TECHNOLOGY/OVERVIEW/leaf.html