Nissan E-power Technology
Japan's troubled automaker Nissan banks on hybrid e-power technology
Money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is banking on its latest e-Power technology for a turnaround. A kind of hybrid, e-Power comes equipped with both an electric motor and gasoline engine, much like the Toyota Motor Corp. Prius. It's different from a Prius in that it doesn't switch back and forth between the motor and engine during the drive. That means the car always is running on its EV battery, ensuring a quiet, smooth ride. Nissan has a proud history of pioneering innovative technology that set us apart, Chief Technology Officer Eiichi Akashi told reporters on the sidelines of a test drive at its Grandrive course outside Tokyo. The advantage of e-Power vehicles is that they never need to be charged like EVs do. The owner just fuels up at a gas station and the car never runs out of a charge. Nissan Motor Corp., which racked up a USD 4.5 billion loss for the fiscal year through March, sorely needs a hot-seller, especially in the lucrative North American market. But the US mark
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Nissan Motors may make budget e-cars in India, cheapest with Rs 700,000
The company wants to sell e-cars with significant volumes in India and manufacture locally
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Nissan tests waters in India for its e-Power technology
Nissan's e-Power technology uses electric motor to power the vehicle
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