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Nissan's third generation e-POWER powertrain

170 points · 462 comments · mroche

  1. gcanyon · · focus · HN ↗
    One thing that always puzzled me was how the gas engines in hybrids were so efficient. Technology Connections has a great video explainer: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=KnUFH5GX_fI" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=KnUFH5GX_fI

    tl;dw: constant RPM and a weird stroke geometry where the power stroke is longer than the other strokes to extract more energy from the expanding gasses.

    1. kostarelo · · focus · HN ↗
      wow this seems like a great video and a channel overall. Following it.
      1. Mashimo · · focus · HN ↗
        You will not be disappointed if you like dishwashers!
        1. pch00 · · focus · HN ↗
          Or heat pumps!
          1. nosrepa · · focus · HN ↗
            Or the power of buying two of things!
            1. c0_0p_ · · focus · HN ↗
              Or Christmas lights
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