Nissan electric: production model ready
Nissan has just presented its latest electric prototype - based on the Tiida compact platform, before the presentation of the final model on August 2, which will inaugurate an unprecedented platform.
Nissan Motor C., Ltd. has just unveiled the latest prototype of an electric vehicle based on the compact Tiida, not marketed in France -, chosen to close the chapter of the Japanese brand's Zero Emission concepts, "in order to test and appreciate Tiida in order to be able to test and appreciate all the driving pleasure that one feels at the wheel of this zero-emission car "announces Nissan in its press release. But the main thing is that the final production model will be shown on August 2 at the inauguration of Nissan's headquarters in Yokohama, before marketing is scheduled for 2010.
Unpublished platform
It will be a completely new platform, composed of a very rigid body, an electric motor, developed by Nissan, producing 80 kW and 280 Nm of torque and powered by a block of lamellar lithium-ion batteries. of 24 kWh and placed under the vehicle floor. As for autonomy, no miracles to wait, Nissan announces 160 km at full load. A sufficient autonomy however when you know that the average daily journey of a city dweller is less than 40 km.
In computer mode
The brand has also just presented a sophisticated on-board computer and communication system for its zero-emission vehicles, connecting the car's transmission unit to a global data center, 24 hours a day, 24 days a week. main interests, the driver will have the freedom to control the state of charge of his electric vehicle via a website or a mobile phone.
When the battery is fully charged, a message will then be sent to the user's mobile phone. The other functions available remotely will range from switching the charging on or off, to programming the air conditioning. The navigation system will display other important information such as the available charging stations, taking into account the remaining autonomy. Finally, a scheduler function will allow the air conditioning or battery recharging to start at a specific pre-established time, in particular to benefit from advantageous electricity prices during off-peak hours.
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