Nissan 370Z Hybrid Concept
Good news for those of you whole live in the confusing world of loving sports cars AND wanting to stay “green.” Nissan is in the works to produce the Hybrid 370 Coupe for 2011. This nugget of info comes straight out of Japan, and suggests that Nissan is planning a 370Z Hybrid to be released towards the end of 2011. Other markets may see an Infiniti M35 and Infiniti M45 hybrid, but here in the States we are more than happy to think about a hybrid 370Z before the Mayan apocalypse.
There will be a gas engine along with a highly economical full plug-in EV mode for city driving, ideal for places where charging stations are available. Estimates point to a fuel economy figure of 35mpg for the 370Z Hybrid. Tech firm NEC will partner with Nissan in manufacturing the hi-tech lithium ion battery pack, which is said to have about twice the energy density of the typical nickel metal batteries.
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