Quote:
Originally Posted by Air-Hybrid
Yeah, a V6 Miller-cycle hybrid of ~3 litres could probably support the turbogen and out-perform a 'standard' V8 in the same vehicle, but that's not going to do a lot for the 'Prius buyer' etc.
Maybe packaged with a Volt-style drivetrain it could work better...
|
Nissan already has a 3-cyl 1.2L Miller-cycle engine available for the Micra (known in certain markets such as Mexico and Brazil as March). If they would ever try a hybrid version of the Versa, for example, that engine might suffice. With a Volt-style drivetrain and a turbo-generator, I believe it could even worth the risk to slap it into some larger vehicle, such as the Altima.