Nissan Leaf Is making traveling across the pond to compete in the classic Canonball Run. The race is being held in Ireland this year, and there will be a combination of diesel, gasoline, and alternative fuel racers competing.

The Cannonball Run is not the same race it use to be in the 1970's. Back then it was a dangerous but today's it has evolved into a charity event. Sponsors can donate and help "raise money for Barretstown Camp, which caters to children with cancer and other serious illnesses."¹

ESB Escars is sponsoring the EV Leaf in this year's Cannonball Race. ESB is hoping to use this as an opportunity to demonstrate that the electric car is a practical alternative for long and short traveling distances. Those at Jenkins Nissan - 4401 State Road 33N - Lakeland, FL can't disagree.

Leaf will keep its batteries charged thanks to existing charge points along the 600-plus mile course. The car will likely use fast-charging and conventional charging stations. This specific Leaf can keep up to almost a 100 mile charge before needing each refills.

Nissan's Leaf is, in fact, the first electric car to enter Cannonball Run. Good Luck ESB!

Source: ¹http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1065886_the-nissan-leaf-takes-on-the-cannonball-ireland