Nissan LEAF II of the 2018 World Green Car 2018

31 March 2018

Electric car Nissan LEAF has become the best "green vehicle in the world" 2018 contest WCA

Among the winners of World Car Awards (WCA) in the category 2018 World Green Car presented at the new York international auto show, won the electric car the Nissan LEAF the second generation.
Recall that the first generation of the Nissan LEAF won the title of World Car of the Year in 2011.



"We are very proud of the fact that the electric car Nissan LEAF, which we launched in 2010 and sold over 300 000 units of its zero emissions have helped to reduce carbon pollution around the world," said Daniele Schillaci, Executive Vice President of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and President, global marketing and sales office for the development of vehicles with zero emission and battery. "We are honored to be recognized by this distinguished jury and to continue the steady promotion of the program Nissan Intelligent Mobility".



Electric car the Nissan LEAF (second generation) were selected from the original listing, which included four new models from around the world, and then entered the short-list of three finalists, which was announced at the Geneva motor show earlier this month, including: BMW 530e iPerformance, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and Nissan LEAF.



To be eligible for the award "world Green car of 2018" (World Green Car), the vehicle had to be brand new or significantly redesigned and introduced for public sale or rent in the amount of not less than 10 units. at least one major market during the period from 1 January 2017 to 31 may 2018. Taking into account all the characteristics of the exhaust gases, fuel consumption and use of the base of advanced technologies of the actuator (beyond engine components), aimed solely at improving the environmental safety of the vehicle.



Previous winners of the World Green Car competition held in 2006 were: Toyota Prius Prime (2017), the Toyota Mirai (2016), BMWi8 (2015), BMW i3 (2014), Tesla Model S (2013) Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (2012), Chevrolet Volt (2011), the Volkswagen BlueMotion (2010) and Honda FCX Clarity (2009), the BMW 118d with Efficient Dynamics (2008), Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec (2007) and Honda Civic Hybrid (2006).



Vehicles in all categories of the award The Road to World Car selected and voted on by an international jury consisting of 82 car journalists from leading publications from 24 countries. Each member of the jury is appointed by the world car steering Committee based on its experience, expertise, professional authority and influence. Each member of the jury (journalist) usually tests and evaluates new vehicles on a regular basis within the framework of their professional activities. Through their publications opinions about new products reach the audience in the aggregate of many millions of people around the world. International audit firm KPMG counts the ballots with the voting results of the jury of the competition The Road to World Car.



Selection began in Frankfurt on 19 September 2017, and it was followed by the first ever Tokyo Test Drive, which was held in October in Tokyo Bay BMW gave journalists another chance to assess the opponents, which can be unavailable in their domestic markets. Then in Los Angeles for six days in November, hosted the fourth annual "Test drive LA" with the participation of a record number of 35 accredited jury of automotive journalists. Three finalists for the 2018 World Green Car was announced early this month at the Geneva motor show. The winner in the "green" nominations were announced on 28 March at the International motor show in new York in the finals of the competition World Car Awards among other winners in all categories.



In 2018, the World Car Awards competition has been held for 12 times. The tabulation and presentation of awards to the winners traditiona happening at the International motor show in new York. "New York International Auto Show is proud of the tradition which she has established with the World Car Awards to select "best of the best" in the automotive industry," said John Lasorsa, Chairman of the New York International Auto Show. "Over the past 12 years, the victory in this competition became one of the most coveted awards for the world's automakers". By the way, the WCA for the fifth year holds the first place in the world for media coverage. 



In 2018, the 10th anniversary of the relationship World Car and said the tire company Bridgestone. President, sales of tires for vehicles in the United States and Canada otedeleniya Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Shannon Quinn said: "At Bridgestone, we are focused on sustainable mobility with innovative tire technologies and solutions that meet global trends in the field of transport. We are proud that this year again joined the World Car of the Year in honoring the best innovations in the automotive industry"..