Don't Leaf Us Out

The Nissan Leaf is a car that could have a major impact on the way we drive.
Unlike the Volt and a lot of the other plug in hybrids that are on the way, the Leaf is entirely electric and capable of going 100 miles on a charge and can go more than 85 miles per hour. It even seats for or five.
Expected to hit showrooms within the next year, the Leaf is going to be a big attraction. There's only one hitch. South Florida isn't on the list of areas where the Leaf will debut, according to Motor Trend.
Instead it will be in a lot of West Coast cities that have a network of charging stations already in place or that are building them. Despite the best efforts of Charles Whalen and the Florida Electric Auto Association, South Florida doesn't appear to be on the list.
But there's good news.
There Leaf will be in Florida in February as part of the national tour and you'll have a chance to check it out. The visit to Orlando is Feb. 1 and 2. And soon after the stop - maybe a couple of months - Nissan will begin taking reservations for the leaf.
There's still a lot of questions but one thing is for sure, Florida is a great place for the Leaf and the Leaf is a great car for South Florida.