Enrolled in an Automotive Training Centre? Learn About Nissan’s Upcoming Range-Extended EV!

Nissan has just let slip its plans for a brand new addition to the electric vehicle (EV) scene—a whole new series of hybrid EVs equipped with mini ICE engines, giving them an extended battery range.
This series is big news for those following developments on the EV automotive front, where companies like BMW and Chevrolet are competing with Nissan to produce the most innovative and commercially viable EVs on the market. If you’re interested in automotive technology, you’ll want to discover what Nissan has in store for 2016:

Nissan Engineers Turning a New ‘Leaf’

The Nissan Leaf is the highest-selling electric car in the world. But Nissan isn’t content to rest on its laurels.
The company has designed a next-generation Leaf with a small gasoline engine included, to mitigate the common consumer anxiety of driving engine-free. The name of the new series won’t be released until mid-2016 (it’s likely not to be another Leaf), but Nissan’s EV engineering division manager Yoshi Shimoida says that among industry insiders, “we call it a series hybrid.”
He says the car will be similar in concept to BMW’s i3 REx, but is remaining closed-lipped about many of the project’s details. “It’s something like that,” Shimoida explained, referencing the i3 REx. “Next year we’ll announce what it’s called.”

Automotive Training Centre Students Ask: How Does it Work?

If you’re interested in studying at an automotive training centre, it’s likely that you’re curious about the precise automotive mechanics this new range will involve. Here’s what we know so far about the mechanics of this new series hybrid EV:

• It uses a small ICE internal combustion engine to generate battery power, extending its range.
• The ICE engine will not propel the wheels, but will serve only as a generator for the battery.
• Its battery is rumoured to be able to run for 200 to 250 miles (320 to 400 km) on a single full charge, without help from the engine.

Today’s top automotive training programs can teach you everything you need to know about working with these kinds of state-of-the-art vehicles. You can even learn about auto body damage repairs and auto detailing—but unfortunately, at this point, Nissan hasn’t released any information about the particular frame and body design of its new series –only time will tell whether it will be made of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic like its BMW competitors.

Nissan Imagines the Future for Automotive Training Programs

While Yoshi Shimoida and the Nissan team are guarding their plans for the hybrid EV range, they’re not shy about sharing their aspirations for contributions to the auto industry in coming years.
Nissan says it’s looking to broaden its electric vehicle stable in light of cars like the extended-range Chevy Volt, the aforementioned BMW, and other plug-in hybrids hitting the market.
Nissan plans to lead the way on range-extended EVs. Shimoida says: “In the future, Nissan will add to the line-up of EV systems an engine that is only for generating energy,” and predicts batteries that will last at least twice as long as what EV batteries on today’s market are capable of.
At the recent Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan even demonstrated a wireless charging pad that gave equivalent charging rates to that of a ‘Level 2’ (240-volt) EV charger.
With new innovations changing the shape of the modern auto industry, it’s an exciting time for automotive professionals around the world! You can join their ranks with auto certification of your own.
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