scottf200
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In another thread I mentioned that I think Nissan will be coming out with a PHEV to help leverage their bets and to help the dual (BEV/PHEV) car owners have two Nissans. I think a lot of people would think this move is POSITIVE thing by Nissan and not negative.
It has taking other companies 3 years to developer *EV*w/ICEs at a rapid pace. Nissan will have this type (PHEV,EREV,EVER) of car by 2015 or 2016 at least so they can compete with Ford C MAX Energi, Toyota Prius, and Chevrolet Volt. I sure hope it works more like the Volt in that the electric battery always until it runs out and is used regardless of the load (heavy foot=ICE) and the MPH (62 MPH in the PIP for example turns on the ICE). That'd be great.
[UPDATE]
The Nissan/Infinity "official U.S. media outlet with today (17Nov2011) announced range-extending electric car; a.k.aPHEV/EREV
http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?&id=3057&allImage=1&teaser=infiniti-getting-charged-up-over-new-sports-car&mid=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
[/UPDATE]
Aside -- some may question if the C Max Engeri comes on under load or at a MPH. Articles with that and the first with a nod to EVNow.
How much EV range will Energi have ? Ford gives us a clue ...
http://www.c-maxenergi.com/2011/07/how-much-ev-range-will-energi-have-ford.html#more" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://blogs.motortrend.com/ford-max-energi-plug-ins-volt-15941.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It has taking other companies 3 years to developer *EV*w/ICEs at a rapid pace. Nissan will have this type (PHEV,EREV,EVER) of car by 2015 or 2016 at least so they can compete with Ford C MAX Energi, Toyota Prius, and Chevrolet Volt. I sure hope it works more like the Volt in that the electric battery always until it runs out and is used regardless of the load (heavy foot=ICE) and the MPH (62 MPH in the PIP for example turns on the ICE). That'd be great.
[UPDATE]
The Nissan/Infinity "official U.S. media outlet with today (17Nov2011) announced range-extending electric car; a.k.aPHEV/EREV
http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?&id=3057&allImage=1&teaser=infiniti-getting-charged-up-over-new-sports-car&mid=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
[/UPDATE]
Aside -- some may question if the C Max Engeri comes on under load or at a MPH. Articles with that and the first with a nod to EVNow.
How much EV range will Energi have ? Ford gives us a clue ...
http://www.c-maxenergi.com/2011/07/how-much-ev-range-will-energi-have-ford.html#more" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ford C Max Energi - ICE under load or at MPH:From article: How much EV range will Energi have ? Ford gives us a clue ... said:There is another thing to remember. Unlike Volt, Energi will use gas engine when driven hard or at high speeds - just like the upcoming Plug-In Prius.
http://blogs.motortrend.com/ford-max-energi-plug-ins-volt-15941.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Aside: Regular haters -- FYI, I won't see/read your post if you respond since they are suppressed: ie. This post was made by <user> who is currently on your ignore list. Display this post. --- Please remember to respond in kind and add me to your ignore/foe list. Thank you in advance. Life is to short for this bullying nonsense.From article: Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In’s No Volt said:You see, if I fully recharge a Volt, back out of the driveway onto my deserted country road and stand on the go-pedal, my plug-in Chevy will whisk me silently up to 102 mph. Try the same exact exercise in your C-Max Energi and the engine will fire as soon as the carpet-nap compresses. Even if you egg-shell the pedal up to Detroit’s 70-mph inner-city freeway limit with a fresh charge, the engine is going to fire at some point (the EV-mode’s top speed has also yet to be divulged, but engineering director Sherif Marakby admitted it has been raised from the Fusion Hybrid’s 47 mph to something “above 50”).