A new EV charging station has been developed jointly by Nissan and a company called 4R Energy. It combines a solar power generation system with high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, and Nissan will begin testing at their Global Headquarters in Yokohama.
Energy is generated through the solar cells, which is then stored in the battery pack that's four times as big as the one found in the LEAF EV. With 7 charging stations, Nissan figures it can fully charge about 1,800 LEAFs a year.
The idea is brilliant and actually quite simple: electricity is generated without CO2 emissions and recharges an emissions-free EV. The cars can be plugged in and recharged regardless of the time of day or weather.
In addition, 4R Energy is currently working on a compact electricity storage system installed with second-life lithium-ion batteries pulled out of Nissan LEAFs. As with the Chevrolet Volt, reusing the battery packs no long fit for powering cars is another logical, environmentally-friendly strategy.
Energy is generated through the solar cells, which is then stored in the battery pack that's four times as big as the one found in the LEAF EV. With 7 charging stations, Nissan figures it can fully charge about 1,800 LEAFs a year.
The idea is brilliant and actually quite simple: electricity is generated without CO2 emissions and recharges an emissions-free EV. The cars can be plugged in and recharged regardless of the time of day or weather.
In addition, 4R Energy is currently working on a compact electricity storage system installed with second-life lithium-ion batteries pulled out of Nissan LEAFs. As with the Chevrolet Volt, reusing the battery packs no long fit for powering cars is another logical, environmentally-friendly strategy.