Nissan’s latest hybrid technology marks a significant step forward in the company’s electrification journey, offering drivers electric-like performance without needing to plug in. The third-generation e-POWER system, launching first in the European Qashqai this September, represents nearly a decade of refinement since the technology first debuted. Unlike conventional hybrids, Nissan’s e-POWER system works more like an electric car with an onboard generator. The wheels are powered exclusively by an electric motor, while a gasoline engine serves only to generate electricity. This approach eliminates the complex transmission systems found in traditional hybrids, resulting in smoother acceleration and a more EV-like driving … Continue reading Nissan e-POWER Hybrid: 42% Thermal Efficiency, 52 MPG, and 745-Mile Range Without Plugging-In