Nissan's got an ambitious plan to help Mother Nature: the introduction of an all-electric vehicle by 2010 and mass marketing of said vehicle globally by 2012. It's all part of the automaker's NISSAN GT 2012 business plan- which outlines a commitment to leadership in zero-emissions vehicles.
Details on an Electric Vehicle (EV) prototype were recently released. Power will come from a compact and advanced lithium ion battery hooked up to a newly developed 80 kilowatt motor and inverter that drives the front wheels. Nissan says the EV prototype's compact battery design doesn't compromise interior or cargo space. They also stress that the model coming for 2010 will have a unique body style that's not based on an existing machine.
In addition to the EV prototype, Nissan also released details of a new Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) that boasts a high-performance rear-drive setup and parallel-powertrain hybrid system. The first rear-drive application of Nissan's hybrid powertrain, the special system uses a series of clutches between the motor, engine and transmission to switch between propulsion sources to best optimize energy utilization. Negating the need for torque converters, this system also enhances acceleration and driving feel.
Current green-efforts at Nissan include the hybrid-powered Altima, as well as various powertrain technologies like the Continually Variable Transmission (CVT) and variable valve timing.
photo:Nissan
Details on an Electric Vehicle (EV) prototype were recently released. Power will come from a compact and advanced lithium ion battery hooked up to a newly developed 80 kilowatt motor and inverter that drives the front wheels. Nissan says the EV prototype's compact battery design doesn't compromise interior or cargo space. They also stress that the model coming for 2010 will have a unique body style that's not based on an existing machine.
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In addition to the EV prototype, Nissan also released details of a new Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) that boasts a high-performance rear-drive setup and parallel-powertrain hybrid system. The first rear-drive application of Nissan's hybrid powertrain, the special system uses a series of clutches between the motor, engine and transmission to switch between propulsion sources to best optimize energy utilization. Negating the need for torque converters, this system also enhances acceleration and driving feel.
Current green-efforts at Nissan include the hybrid-powered Altima, as well as various powertrain technologies like the Continually Variable Transmission (CVT) and variable valve timing.
photo:Nissan
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