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Electric Nissan to debut in 2010

By Loz Blain

03:27 August 14, 2008 PDT

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Nissan's EV-02 electric test vehicle

Nissan's EV-02 electric test vehicle

Nissan has also been working on a hybrid to bridge the gap to a cleaner and more efficient vehicle. The company's first rear-wheel-drive hybrid, it employs an energy-optimising double clutch system to manage the crossover points between its parallel powertrains.

The four-mode hybrid system will operate as follows:

- Idle-stop: The battery is used to power the motor to save on fuel.

- Regular driving: The engine is used to power the motor as well as regenerate the battery.

- Acceleration: Both the engine and battery (power assist) is used to power the motor to achieve smooth acceleration.

- Deceleration: Energy from braking is conserved and re-routed back to regenerate the battery.

Progress on the Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle

Hydrogen isn't first on Nissan's list: "Fuel cell vehicles are promising for the future – and Nissan continues to invest in their development," said Ghosn, "but the production and distribution of hydrogen is yet much more problematic than electricity or batteries." Nonetheless, the company has showcased some interesting advancements in fuel cell design.

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