Nissan Introduces e-Power – Petrol-Powered Electric Technology
Continuing its push for alternative powertrain solutions, Nissan has unveiled its newest e-Power drivetrain combining the electric technology from the Nissan leaf with a small petrol engine. Unlike a traditional hybrid, which can use either its electri
Continuing its push for alternative powertrain solutions, Nissan has unveiled its newest e-Power drivetrain combining the electric technology from the Nissan leaf with a small petrol engine.
Unlike a traditional hybrid, which can use either its electric motor, or petrol engine to power the car (or both in tandem) the Nissan e-Power relies solely on the electric motor to power the wheels, carrying the petrol motor as a generator to charge the battery without the need to plug into a wall socket.
Nissan claims its work on optimising energy management has allowed it to install the e-Power system into a compact car for the first time, with the Note small hatch set to become the first production vehicle to be manufactured with the new powertrain.