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.
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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.

The parallel-powertrain system comprises an energy-optimizing system with two clutches, where one motor is directly connected to an engine and transmission via two separate clutches. Under changing driving conditions, the motor switches between the two clutches to optimize and conserve energy utilization as well as improve fuel-efficiency.

The parallel-powertrain hybrid system eliminates the need for conventional torque converters, contributing to higher responsiveness and linear acceleration for improved driving feel.

The dynamic characteristics of the clutches are 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.

Lithium-ion Battery
The advanced lithium-ion batteries used in both prototypes are sourced from the Nissan-NEC joint-venture, AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation). These advanced batteries offer superior performance, reliability, safety, versatility and cost competitiveness, compared to the conventional nickel metal-hydride batteries. Its compact laminated configuration delivers twice the electric power compared to conventional nickel-metal hydride batteries with a cylindrical configuration. The compact batteries also allow for improved vehicle packaging and a wide range of applications.

 

I think I just found my next car, if gas prices stay the same. As much as I love my car, the 13-15mpg bs is slowly adding up to one big loss over time and just doesn't make sence at the end. Unless I become a millionare anytime soon, with my salary I would like to stay in the G family, this would def be my next option! It's the first rwd hybrid powertrain! I'm really interested to find out more about the future production and specs. Thanks for the cool find...

 

wow that is sick

 

Sweet, my wife has been wanting a hybrid, we'll definitely consider this one!

 

lol love how they put the g37 wheels on.

 

I'm very interested to see what they can do with this by the time it comes to market. The hybrid technology has a long way to go at this point.

 

^^^ whoa welcome back to the 07 section...havent seen you in these parts ina long time

BTW that G-Hybrid is sick!!

 

I'm around here and there. I don't play in here much because I can't do much to my car and reading too much just depresses me. LOL

 

Awesome, I'm guessing EPA estimates of 20 city and 27 hwy

 

No, GM has the Tahoe hybrid, so RWD hybrid has already been done. Still, the G3x hybrid will be a nice car.

 

wonder the premium would be?

but this does look good, rwd, 3.7L, hybrid, 7 A/T

 

Has anyone noticed that the car is sitting on the G37 19s?

 

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Precisely why I leased my 08 G35 Sedan in May. The hybrid should be ready just in time for my lease to end.

 

Would be nice to know what the markup would be once the hybrid is production-ready. The Altima hybrid didn't sell very well, but with a G the mileage difference translated to savings + more advanced technology may make it more marketable.