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Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. The onboard gasoline engine used to generate electrical energy is also more efficient, resulting in both increased power and better fuel economy. The new inverter is 40% smaller and 30% lighter.

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Nissan Serena’s e-POWER system named RJC Technology of the Year

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Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), available in the Serena minivan ( earlier post ), has been named Technology of the Year for 2019 by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). Serena e-POWER. liter engine. km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 l/100 km), Nº 1 in its class. km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. Several mild hybrid applications will come to market shortly thereafter.

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Sales of Nissan e-POWER electrified vehicles in Japan surpasses 500,000-unit cumulative milestone

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The e-POWER system uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. In March 2018 an e-POWER version of the popular Serena minivan was launched, which was followed by the all-new Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020. e-POWER power train (for New Note). Earlier post.)

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Nissan launches Note e-POWER NISMO S in Japan

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The Nissan e-POWER powertrain is driven by an electric motor that’s powered by a gasoline engine—i.e, The role of the gasoline engine is strictly to generate electric power. Also offered on the Nissan Serena minivan, the e-POWER system is a key part of Nissan’s electrification strategy. a series hybrid.

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Honda in moderation transferring from hybrids to EVs

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Honda additionally will start deliveries of a CR-V-based gasoline cellular style in early 2024 that may have Honda’s next-generation gasoline cellular gadget in addition to a plug-in serve as to provide patrons the ease of charging at house for snip, battery-powered commutes.

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Nissan introducing second non-plug-in e-POWER series-hybrid model: Serena e-POWER

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will unveil the Nissan Serena e-POWER, a new version of the popular minivan featuring the company’s e-POWER electric drive system ( earlier post ), at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. In Eco, the car goes into gasoline-saving mode by regulating the battery power. Nissan Motor Co., e-POWER borrows from the EV technology in the Nissan LEAF.

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