Nissan's third generation e-POWER powertrain
Nissan has introduced its third-generation e-POWER powertrain, which utilizes a 5-in-1 modular system to improve efficiency and performance. The system integrates an electric motor with a gasoline engine to provide an EV-like driving experience with improved fuel economy.
Why it matters
This represents a significant engineering shift in hybrid vehicle technology, focusing on modularity and semiconductor efficiency to bridge the gap between internal combustion and full electrification.
e-POWER is Nissan's unique electric-drive hybrid powertrain that integrates an electric motor with a gasoline engine. Since the system is 100% driven by a high-output motor, drivers can enjoy an EV-like experience with the peace of mind of an onboard gasoline engine for generating energy for the battery.
The third-generation e-POWER system combines a purpose-built engine designed specifically for e-POWER applications. With the ground-up approach of the purpose-built engine, power generation from the engine is further optimized from the previous generation, including activation timing independent of driving conditions and powerband.
The 3rd-gen's new modular approach, called “5-in-1”, integrates five major components to enhance performance, significantly improving fuel efficiency and quietness.
A 5-in-1 modular approach optimizes the packaging of the motor, reducer, inverter, increaser and generator. This approach achieves a high level of efficiency by increasing current flow for greater output and mitigates energy loss.
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