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Cologne (dpa) – Spy pics of the successor to the Ferrari Enzo, the Ferrari F70, have been revealed while the car was undergoing testing in Germany with the car rumoured to run on a hybrid power train with a total output of more than 900 horsepower. The car shown was heavily camouflaged with Ferrari remaining tight-lipped on the exact design.

The super Ferrari is expected to be fitted with a V12 HY-KERS hybrid power train revealed at last week’s Beijing Motor Show. The V12 has an output of 800 hp with electric motors providing an additional 120 hp.
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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements.

Slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe, Nissan LEAF ushers in a new era of mobility – the zero-emission era. The car is the embodiment of Nissan’s radical, transformative vision for the future and the culmination of decades of investment and research.

Key characteristics of the LEAF include:

1. Zero-emission power train and platform
2. Affordable pricing
3. Distinctive design
4. Real-world range autonomy – 160km (100 miles)
5. Connected Mobility: Advanced intelligent transportation (IT) system

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