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Nissan's third generation e-POWER powertrain

170 points · 462 comments · mroche

  1. dluan · · focus · HN ↗
    Like putting in the final optimizations in the crossbow right as others have figured out machine guns.
    1. teo_zero · · focus · HN ↗
      Could you please elaborate what is crossbow and what is machine guns in your metaphor?
      1. alex_duf · · focus · HN ↗
        Not OP, but I'm going to guess:

        - Nissan's petrol engine is the crossbow, a well optimised generator for onboard battery

        - Every other brand's EV is the machine gun. About 4 times as energy efficient as a petrol car when you take into account the lifecycle of the vehicle, so probably more when you talk about a hybrid car.

        1. lol768 · · focus · HN ↗
          > Every other brand's EV is the machine gun.

          Nissan have decent BEVs, though - the new LEAF is great to drive.

          I know the United States is significantly behind the curve on EV adoption, but I really don't understand who would want this, it's the worst of both worlds.

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