Nissan unveils new Leaf EV with improved range

Nissan Motor Co. unveiled Wednesday a new Leaf electric vehicle which can drive up to 400 kilometers on a single charge.The new model, to be launched on Oct. 2 in Japan and in January in the United States and Europe, has improved acceleration and performance, according to the automaker.Tesla Inc. of the United States has been at the forefront of all-electric vehicle sales with Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. also racing to develop vehicles for the sector. The introduction of the new Leaf is likely to further intensify competition in the EV market.The latest Leaf is the first full red…READ FULL ARTICLE