Nissan Leaf

The world's first Nissan Leaf arrived on United States soil this past weekend, and it is said that the Leaf is the beginning of the end for gas-powered cars.

The Leaf was preordered by over 27,000 people, and for good reason. In addition to the ability to accelerate to speeds upwards of 90 mph, unusual in electric cars that don't have the name Tesla on them somewhere, the Leaf has comfortable seating, electronic panels that explain just how much of a carbon footprint you're leaving as you leave it, an ipod application in the works, and numerous entertainment abilities for families and the bored commuter. It even has a pedestrian warning, and, possibly most important of all, it's affordable and will cost 15% less annually to upkeep than a regular car. 

   The design of the car is what catches people, as it's a bit snazzier than Nissan has been in the past, and therefore a bit more futuristically attractive than most people thought it would be.