Nissan Leaf soon to be every third vehicle rolling off Oppama line {w/video}— Autoblog Green

2011 Nissan Leaf assembly– Click above to watch videoafter the jump

In January,Nissan sold a paltry 87 Leafshere in the U.S. The Japanese automaker followed that by deliveringeven fewer Leafs(just 67) in February. Despite the fact thattotal sales ring in at a modest 173 units,Nissanpromises that everyone will bein their Leafs by the end of summer. So, how's Nissan gonna make that happen? By cranking up production.

Currently, every sixth car moving down one of the assembly lines at the automaker'sOppama, Japan facilityis aNissan Leaf. However, Nissan claims that by the end of this month, every third car rolling off the line will be a Leaf. That move will effectively double the output to 4,000 electric hatches a month and jolt total Leaf production numbers to 10,000 units or more by the end of March. And that's how Nissan plans to fulfill all Leaf orders before autumn is upon us. If it works,Nissan will beat GM to the 10,000 plug-in vehicle production mark.Hit the jumpto watch the Leaf come together right before your eyes.

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