The tendency is to drive gingerly, to save precious energy, but the Leaf can be driven vigorously. Its electric motor — just 107 horsepower, but with 207 pound-feet of torque — accelerates the 3,400-pound car to 60 m.p.h. in 9.4 seconds, according to Road & Track. That requires taking it out of Eco mode, where the greatest efficiency is achieved.

Generally, I tried to be conservative in my use of the accelerator. I stayed at or slightly under the speed limit. I tried to time traffic lights. I braked gradually, keeping some drag on the pedal to draw the maximum energy recapture from the regenerative braking system. And I coasted whenever I could, especially downhill. All that helped bring the range back up, offsetting the drain of scooting away from traffic lights or chugging up a hill.

The name of the new Ferrari Formula 1 car
2.10.2011

Maranello, 10th February - On the subject of the name of the new Ferrari Formula 1 car, the Maranello company wishes to point out that it has sent a letter of reply to Ford, underlining the fact that the F150 designation (used as the abbreviated version of the complete name, which is Ferrari F150th Italia) never has, nor ever will be used as the name of a commercially available product – indeed there will definitely not be a production run of single-seaters. In fact, it has always been the case in the history of Scuderia names, that they represent the nomenclature of a racing car project and are linked to a chronological order with a technical basis, or in exceptional cases, to special occasions. This year, the decision was taken to dedicate the car name to a particularly significant event, the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy, an event of such great importance that the Italian government has declared, for this year only, a national holiday.

For these reasons, Ferrari believes that its own contender in the forthcoming F1 championship cannot be confused with other types of commercially available vehicle of any sort whatsoever, nor can it give the impression that there is a link to another brand of road-going vehicle. Therefore it is very difficult to understand Ford's viewpoint on the matter.

Despite this and to further prove it is acting in good faith and that it operates in a completely correct manner, Ferrari has decided to ensure that in all areas of operation, the abbreviated version will be replaced at all times with the full version, Ferrari F150 th Italia.