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Nissan’s new all zero-emissions car, the LEAF, wowed audiences when it was unveiled on Friday in Los Angeles.  Consumers are beginning to consider 100% electric vehicles a new kind of exotic car, and Nissan is justifiably proud of its offering.

“The LEAF is a new paradigm of the car,” Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn told Reuters.

“LEAF represents a totally new transformational technology that will change the way people drive, use, and power their vehicles. And the time is right for this breakthrough.”

Sales of fuel-efficient vehicles have been one of the few relatively successful areas of the auto business in recent years.  Amid economic and environmental concerns, U.S. consumers are looking for a way to save money and reduce their carbon footprint.

Many consider zero-emissions cars to be the way of the future.

Toyota and other car companies have been focusing on hybrid technology.  With its Prius, Camry Hybrid, and Highlander Hybrid, Toyota is clearly betting on the continued success of hybrid vehicles.

Nissan has other fully-electric plans.

Reports indicate that Nissan is betting everything on zero-emissions cars, and they are doing all they can to control every step in the manufacturing of these vehicles.

“With our alliance partner, Renault, we are taking a position which is unique in our industry which is a comprehensive approach that goes beyond our vehicles alone,” said Ghosn. “Our vision includes lithium-ion battery development and lifecycle management, infrastructure support and collaborative partnerships that educate and engage the public.”

Nissan’s website claims that the LEAF “performs like a V6,” although it also lists the car’s top speed at 90 miles per hour.

As long as the car has decent performance, it may not need to offer adrenaline thrills, even for exotic car fans.  That’s because exotic car enthusiasts are discovering a new way to drive their dream cars and still take car of the environment.

You can own a fuel-efficient or zero-emissions vehicle like the LEAF for your daily commute, reducing your reliance on gasoline.  Then on the weekends, you can rent an exotic car or join an exotic car club.

It’s the best of both worlds.  In addition to saving gas and money with your commuter vehicle, you’ll be able to experience the real thrill of driving an exotic vehicle like a Lamborghini or a Bentley.

Renting an exotic car or joining an exotic car club eliminates most of the hassle that goes with owning an exotic vehicle.  In addition to finding secure exotic car storage in Dallas and affordable insurance in Azle, exotic car owners need to deal with maintenance and high car payments.

Vehicles like the Nissan LEAF may soon make it possible to save the environment and still have a great time.  The LEAF will begin appearing in showrooms in late 2010.

Kate Miller-Wilson is a professional freelance writer specializing in parenting, cars, genealogy, and crafts. She recently completed SE friendly web content for a Fort Worth Car Storage company.