Press Release: NISSAN PREVIEWS NEXT GENERATION ENVIRONMENTAL VEHICLES (EV and Hybrid)

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http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2008/_STORY/080806-01-e.html

August 6, 2008

NISSAN PREVIEWS NEXT GENERATION ENVIRONMENTAL VEHICLES

- All-electric and original hybrid electric prototypes unveiled –

TOKYO (August 6, 2008) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled all-electric and original hybrid electric prototype vehicles, both powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries. Under the NISSAN GT 2012 business plan, the company has committed to zero-emission vehicle leadership, and has announced plans to introduce an all-electric vehicle in 2010 and mass market globally in 2012.

(OKIsItJustMe): Test Vehicles - i.e. Not Production

Electric Vehicle (EV)
Powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries, the EV prototype is part of Nissan’s substantial research and development program on zero emission vehicles. This latest generation 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 unique bodystyle and is not based on any existing Nissan model.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
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.

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1. Groovy.

Looks like 2010 will be the year of the electric car.