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Nissan: Environmentally Friendly / Green Hybrid Cars Print E-mail

9.6  Nissan

    • Tino: In 2000 Nissan produced its first hybrid vehicle, the 1.7 litre Tino. 100 were supplied.

    • The vehicle had a 100 hp (75 kW) petrol engine and two electric motors capable of providing a further 23 hp (17 kW).

    • Electrical power was supplied by a lithium-ion battery pack.

    • Regenerative braking was used to recharge the battery.

    • Altima Hybrid: The company produced the Altima Hybrid Electric in 2007.

    • The car has a 158 hp (118 kW) 2.5 litre petrol engine and two electric motors, giving a combined output of 198 hp (148 kW).

    • The company’s estimated EPA fuel economy figures are 41 mpg (US) city and 36 mpg highway. Further information on the car required.
 
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