Nissan’s advanced mild hybrid engine technology delivers a reliable and efficient performance that doesn’t alter the way you drive.
Mild hybrid technology utilises a petrol engine to power the wheels, and a lithium battery provides extra support. With stop-start technology on board, efficiency is further improved when the engine is turned off when the vehicle is coasting or travelling under 11mph with your foot off the pedal (on automatic transmission). As a result, there is a large reduction in tailpipe emissions and running costs.
Mild hybrid’s smart regeneration system makes for much improved efficiency and works by harnessing kinetic energy while the vehicle is moving and slowing; this energy is then used to recharge the battery.
Whether you’re stationary or coasting, the battery will help out by powering the electrical equipment in the car, meaning that the engine can switch off more often to improve fuel efficiency. In addition, regenerative braking ensures that there’s less pressure on your brakes, meaning that you get less wear and tear on your brake pads.
The battery in a mild hybrid vehicle is able to store a large amount of energy, one of its uses is noticeable in the acceleration, giving you that extra boost as you move away. The result is a more responsive experience and puts less pressure on the engine.
Worries about electric range are non-existent with mild hybrid technology – all you need to do is fill up the tank every now and then at the petrol station. The only change you’ll notice is the impressive responsiveness and efficiency of your journey, making every journey comfortable wherever the road takes you!
Utilising kinetic energy that’s generated while moving and braking as well as stop-start technology, your mild hybrid model optimises energy, gives you an accelerating boost, rests your engine and saves on your fuel costs.
The support from the battery puts less pressure on the engine, which can be applied through acceleration and ascending hills. When idle, the engine will switch off, providing you with more comfort and reduces fuel use and emissions.