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Nissan has detailed its third-generation e-POWER powertrain, the company's gasoline-engine-plus-electric-motor drive system in which the engine acts solely as a generator. The technology page outlines improvements aimed at greater efficiency and a quieter, more refined driving experience. Reaction online is focused on what the new generation could mean for hybrids, particularly in markets where Nissan's electrified models compete with Toyota's hybrid lineup.
- 2Nissan's Turnaround Hinges on a Unique Hybrid System●Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's
Nissan is pinning hopes for its recovery on a distinctive hybrid powertrain that differs fundamentally from Toyota's approach. The company's e-POWER system drives the wheels with an electric motor while a petrol engine acts solely as a generator, setting it apart from conventional hybrid setups. Industry observers are watching whether the technology can help the struggling automaker regain ground against its Japanese rival.
- 3Toyota sales fall again amid China slump●Toyota Motor's car sales fell again last month due to a prolonged slump in China, where legacy brands are grappling with
Toyota Motor's car sales declined for another month, driven by a prolonged slump in China. The Japanese automaker is struggling in the world's largest car market, where legacy foreign brands face intensifying competition from fast-growing local manufacturers of electric vehicles. The continued weakness underscores the pressure traditional automakers face as Chinese EV makers gain ground.