Nissan, however, they focus on the production of vehicles with CVT or continuously variable transmission. The use of said gearbox reduces the amount of fuel consumed by vehicles are equipped. Although the use of the Nissan CVT protects the environment in their own way, car buyers are looking for hybrid vehicles as the best choice.
In response, Nissan is set to enter the fray of car manufacturers to produce hybrid cars. In order to develop a green car that can be serious competition for the Prius and Civic Hybrid, Nissan built a technology center in the evolution of hybrid technology will take place. The new facility recently opened is located in Atsugi - a city in Kanagawa prefecture in Japan this plant, Nissan is developing lithium-ion battery for use in the production of a hybrid vehicle ..
Currently, hybrid vehicles use nickel-metal hydride batteries. The lithium-ion battery developed by Nissan for automotive application is considered a better choice because it weighs less and packs more power. The battery development is a mass production stage Nissan green vehicles, which is seen as a way to bring Honda and Toyota Company in terms of sales.
Present at the opening of the technology center is Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. "If the products with technology that appeals to consumers can be offered in a timely manner will determine the winners and losers," Ghosn said at the opening ceremony. Last year, however, the company suffered its first loss since Ghosn took the reins.
The year 2006 also saw Honda than Nissan to become the second largest manufacturer of Japanese cars. The reason for the weakness of the Year Nissan is the lack of car models in the line. Although the company is unfairly accused of that, since its CVT reduces emissions of greenhouse gases, they have weathered set a goal to sell a large number of Nissan CVT-equipped vehicles. In the CVT, Nissan also uses Nissan EGR valve to reduce the amount of nitrogen dioxide.
the new facility is concrete evidence that Nissan can develop the technology itself.
While it is clear that Nissan is taking steps to gain ground against Toyota and Honda, the industry experts said that Nissan will be fighting an uphill battle, but certainly not a loser. Indeed, Honda and Toyota are powered by their competitiveness, they are constantly surpassing the other in terms of new vehicle technologies development. Toyota is known for its leadership in hybrid technology while Honda was the first US government approved fuel cell vehicle. For the part of Nissan, they not only produce more hybrid vehicles, but they also announced that they will produce a diesel vehicle for the US car market.
The popularity of diesel engines in Europe and the fact that Renault is based in France means that Toyota will be able to seek help from your alliance partner in developing the Nissan Maxima diesel, to be published in 2010.
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