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Old 02-05-2018, 12:21 AM   #43 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
The Accord hybrid uses a similar configuration at speeds below (I want to say?) ~60mph, and it delivers phenomenal fuel economy for a car of its size.
At least the Accord still allows the ICE to also provide mechanical energy directly to the wheels, which this Nissan setup doesn't seem to do.

Well, considering that Nissan already featured a small truck with the Leaf powertrain, maybe it could try something similar to that Wrightspeed setup with a microturbine instead of a reciprocating engine (with the noticeable advantage of adding multifuel capability, which would be a valuable asset for international markets with different requirements and alternate fuel policies).
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