Nissan’s all-new Leaf has won its first international award at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The 100 per cent electric vehicle with ProPILOT and e-Pedal technologies has claimed honours like - CES Best of Innovation award winner for Vehicle Intelligence and Self-Driving Technology, and CES honoree for Tech for a Better World. The Consumer Technology Association has announced the Best of Innovation award winners for 2018 in New York, as part of the buildup to the January CES in Las Vegas.
The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan claims that the new Leaf offers a complete package of everyday-useful innovations and technologies for its buyers. The new Nissan Leaf will be showcased at the CES 2018 and although the vehicle is currently on sale in the Japanese market, it will arrive in US and Canada dealerships over the next two months.
Speaking on the occasion, Daniele Schillaci, Nissan’s executive vice president for global marketing and sales said, “It is a great honour to have this early and important recognition for the new Nissan Leaf. This award recognises products and technologies that benefit people and the planet, so it is fitting that the new Leaf has been honoured. It is more than just a car. It is the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, our vision to move people to a better world.”