Nissan has always been an industry leader in electric car technology. From releasing the first economic electric car to designing the first battery that can propel an electric car for over 100 miles, Nissan is always pushing the boundaries of technology. The company’s latest experiment has been more focused on creating efficient and emission free solutions for business, including a brand new fleet of test cars at their research facility in the United Kingdom.
At the Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Nissan is working on a new direct to grid integration system for its electric cars. This small project consists of eight company vehicles that are always charging. When an employee needs to travel for whatever reason, they are able to use these electric cars to get to their destination and back. The range on the cars is ideal for short trips into town or to meetings that employees are headed to, and being electric cars they produce no harmful emissions. Additionally, this system ensures the cars are always charged and ready to use, unlike a gas powered car which will need to be refueled after a couple of trips.
The most critical part of this system is its direct grid integration. Because of this, they can both receive electricity as well as give it back in times of greater stress. These cars essentially act as extra electrical storage for the entire grid, while still operating like a normal car whenever necessary. Vice President for Vehicle Design and Development David Moss added, “it gives us the opportunity to showcase to the world how the energy management systems Nissan is developing can work in a real-life business situation.”
Electric cars are rapidly becoming the way of the future, so head down to Cardinale Nissan for a look at the Nissan Leaf. We also have a great selection of the newest Nissan models, and you can find us online at www.cardinalenissan.com.
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Cardinale Nissan
1661 Del Monte Blvd
Seaside, California 93955
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