EVLN: Saleswoman pitches Leaf EVs

Julie Yap is the dealership's principle EV salesperson

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[images] Saleswoman pitches all-electric car
By Edie Grossfield  Jul 14 2012

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Salesperson Julie Yap discusses some of the features of the Nissan Leaf at
Lupient Nissan in Rochester.

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A digital touchpad panel in the Nissan Leaf offers drivers data, including
the number of miles that can be driven based on the car's available battery
power.
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Julie Yap describes herself as something of a techie geek, which is probably
why she is the principle salesperson responsible for selling Nissan's new
electric car at Lupient Nissan in Rochester.

One of Yap's favorite things about the Nissan Leaf is the car's computer
system, which allows the owner to control a number of its features remotely.
For example, using a personal computer or smartphone, the car's heater or
air conditioning can be turned on or scheduled to turn on at specific times
to preheat or pre-cool the interior.

Since few people are familiar with the 100-percent electric car, Yap