Tuesday, June 19, 2012

taxi of Nissan Leaf will operate in certain streets in Sao Paolo


Sao Paulo- Of all preparations for an environmentally friendly mode of transportation on, unfortunately the Government of Sao Paulo did not explain further one of the most consumer needs. How much time on the meter to be paid to open the door?

Sao Paulo City Government in cooperation with Renault-Nissan, AES Eletropaulo (electricity company), and the Association of Taxi Fleet Sao Paulo (Adetax) began operating its Nissan Leaf is used as a taxi as a pilot project. This step is the realization of a memorandum of understanding signed by all three parties, in June last year. Contents of a pure electric car use in the national capital.

Both taxi Leaf will operate in certain streets in Sao Paolo. Any consumer, who will feel the sensation of an electric car, can directly use these transportation modes such as the common cab the other.

The taxi driver's driving professionals who know the needs of urban mobility in Brazilian capital. Thus, consumers can also find information overload electric car use of the driver. After one semester, the Leaf which will be operated plus eight more units for a total of 10 units.

In operation, has put up 15 points charging the battery. Five of them have fast charging capability AES Eletropaulo prepared. Charging takes only 30 minutes from empty to full condition.

"This is our contribution in the development environment for the community. Through innovation and technology, we can give a good effect on the environment and population," beber Britaldo Smith, President of AES Energy Company of Brazil.