Nissan unveils all-electric and hybrid electric prototype vehicles powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries

August 06th, 2008 | Category: Tech Talk


Powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries, the latest generation Electric Vehicle features a front-wheel drive layout and uses a newly developed 80kW motor and inverter. The advanced laminated compact lithium-ion batteries are installed under the floor, without sacrificing either cabin or cargo space. The production vehicle to be introduced in 2010 will have a rare body style and is not based on

any existing Nissan model. The Nissan original HEV delivers two breakthrough technologies – a high-performance rear-wheel drive hybrid system and parallel-powertrain hybrid system. The hybrid employs Nissan’s own originally developed hybrid technology and its first rear-wheel drive hybrid powertrain.

Press Release after the jump

The advanced lithium-ion batteries used in both prototypes are sourced from the Nissan-NEC joint-venture, AESC […]

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