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Nissan commits to Electric Vehicles
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Every car company is trying to determine which technology will emerge as the preferred method of transportation for Amercian consumers. Companies like Honda, BMW and Mercedes are betting on diesel. BMW has also been experimenting with Hydrogen. Toyota is the largest producer of hybrid vehicles. Natural gas and ethanol seem to be fading away as consumers are shying away from that fuel source. Fuel cells have long been discussed as the most logical technology, but they have not made it to the marketplace yet, although Honda's Clarity is arriving in dealerships next month.
This leaves electricity which has been plagued by two major problems: driving range and battery replacement
cost. Nissan believes they have figured out the battery replacement problem by identifying key partners. And one day, in the not so distant future, we may be buying replacement batteries at retailers like Costco and Wal-Mart. As for driving range, Nissan conducted extensive focus groups and determined that most people - when they keep an accurate driving log - do not drive more than 100 miles per day. Nissan claims that the technology they are developing and perfecting does have that kind of range so problem solved.
The only other question is recharging and if you look at Tesla Motors, their vehicles come with a home charging station which is probably the same route Nissan will take.
Nissan plans to launch a series of Electric Vehicles to help offset the stigma that these cars must look like golf carts. The goal, according to Nissan, is to build mainstream vehicles with the electric vehicle technology.
Stay tuned. As gas prices continue to rise and Americans continue to curtail their driving habits, electric vehicles are certain to make a bold, CLEAN statement and be integrated into our driveways, avenues, and freeways.
This leaves electricity which has been plagued by two major problems: driving range and battery replacement
cost. Nissan believes they have figured out the battery replacement problem by identifying key partners. And one day, in the not so distant future, we may be buying replacement batteries at retailers like Costco and Wal-Mart. As for driving range, Nissan conducted extensive focus groups and determined that most people - when they keep an accurate driving log - do not drive more than 100 miles per day. Nissan claims that the technology they are developing and perfecting does have that kind of range so problem solved.The only other question is recharging and if you look at Tesla Motors, their vehicles come with a home charging station which is probably the same route Nissan will take.
Nissan plans to launch a series of Electric Vehicles to help offset the stigma that these cars must look like golf carts. The goal, according to Nissan, is to build mainstream vehicles with the electric vehicle technology.
Stay tuned. As gas prices continue to rise and Americans continue to curtail their driving habits, electric vehicles are certain to make a bold, CLEAN statement and be integrated into our driveways, avenues, and freeways.
