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Nissan e-Power System Named Tech of the Year in Japan
Nissan Motor Co.’s e-Power series-hybrid system in the Serena minivan has been named Technology of Year by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan.
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Nissan Motor Co.’s e-Power series-hybrid system in the Serena minivan has been named Technology of Year by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan.
The e-Power system uses a small gasoline engine to power an electric motor that drives the wheels. Nissan debuted the technology on the 2017 Note hatchback in Japan.
The 7-passenger Serena e-Power teams a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder engine with a 1.8-kW battery and 100-kW electric motor. Nissan says the combination provides the smooth acceleration of a full-electric vehicle with the torque delivery of a 3.5-liter engine. Fuel economy is listed at 3.8 l/km, which the carmaker says is best in class.
Since the Serena was launched in February, 40% of buyers in Japan have chosen the e-Power version. Nissan has said it plans to eventually spread the technology to other vehicles—including its upscale Infiniti brand—and markets.
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