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Leaf a zero hero

Nissan Leaf will make family motoring electric.

By:Auto Express team

12 Aug 2009

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An all new, all-electric family hatch promises to bring eco to the masses, courtesy of Nissan.

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Introduction
Gas guzzlers seem to be a dying breed, but that doesn't mean the end of desirable motors. Auto Express has got the hottest news from the motoring world as it cleans up it's act.
Gocycle Electric Bike
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Stop-Start shoot-out
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Tesla Model S
Electric saloon in the works for Tesla.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
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Ford Mondeo ECOnetic vs Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX
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BMW's Green Stunner
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Leaf a zero hero
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