July 31st, 2009

From Green Right Now Reports

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Sunday will preview the production version of its new zero-emission electric vehicle, which will go on sale in 2010. Nissan will unveil the final design of the EV at its new Global Headquarters opening in Yokohama and launch a website for the car on the same day.

The company says the dedicated EV platform is comprised of a highly rigid body, high-performance motor, compact lithium-ion battery with high power output and energy capacity. Nissan says the car’s fully-electric drivetrain will deliver strong driving performance and safety along with a quiet driving experience.

A sophisticated IT system for its zero-emission EVs will connect the vehicle’s on-board transmitting unit to a global data center to support EV driving 24 hours, seven days a week.

Major features of the car include:

• A navigation map shows the driving radius within range under the car’s current state of charge.
• The system can calculate if the vehicle is within range of a pre-set destination.
• The navigation system points out the latest information on available charging stations within the current driving range.
• Detailed information for each charging station will also be displayed.
• The timer function enables the air-conditioner or battery charging to begin at a specified time. The air-conditioner can be pre-set while the vehicle is plugged-in to cool the cabin to a desirable temperature before driving begins, without taxing the vehicle’s battery. The battery charging can be set to start at a specified time at night to benefit from more favorable electricity rates.
• The driver can monitor the state-of-charge of the EV via an online website and a cellular phone. Additional remote control functions range from switching the charging system ON/OFF or setting the air-conditioner timer.