All Entries Tagged With: "hybrid"
Nissan to Introduce Hybrid
For the last two years, the Nissan Altima sedan Hybrid has been sold in the United States. This vehicle has used a version of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive that Nissan licensed from Toyota. Recently, Nissan unveiled its own prototype hybrid powertrain, as well as an all-electric powertrain system that will be used in a number [...]
Nissan’s 2010 Hybrid
Nissan’s 2010 hybrid is getting set for release under the Infiniti, but the Nissan project manager in charge of the development of the car says there are still some significant kinks to deal with before the vehicle can be released. Nissan 2008 tested the car in front of journalists last week in Japan and the [...]
Old Friends And Their Hybrids
I spent some time visiting with an old college buddy of mine the other day. We were catching up on old times, enjoying a nice meal and we got to talking about how we both drive a 2008 Nissan Hybrid. It wasn’t that surprising; we’d both always loved Nissan cars and the Altima Hybrid makes [...]
The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Payoff
The debate as to whether a Hybrid vehicle is worth the cost over time has gone on for years. At the very least, I’d hope that, over the entire life of a vehicle, I’m going to save money if I buy a hybrid as opposed to buying another vehicle. In the case of one of [...]
The Extra Decoder Ring
Don’t you just love it when you get a bonus? For example, you buy your box of cereal and, instead of one decoder ring, there are two? Well, I had that happen a few months back with my Nissan Altima Hybrid. It was late March and, of course, I still hadn’t filed my taxes. I [...]
The Nissan Altima Hybrid
For 15 years now Nissan has been selling the Altima, a 5 passenger family sedan that still appeals to auto enthusiasts. In 2008, Nissan has added the Nissan Altima Hybrid to the Altima family. Currently the Nissan Altima Hybrid is only available in California, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Maine. [...]
But All the Cool Kids Have One
There’s a lot of talk these days about hybrid cars. It seems like everybody has an opinion. Concern for the environment, supporting new technology, and concern over fossil fuel dependence and who owned the fossil fuels are demonstrated to be the three major concerns behind the buying decision. But who actually buys a hybrid Nissan [...]
Nissan Has Big Plans in Hybrid and Electric Markets
A recent article in Business Week showcased five big automaker’s plans in the hybrid and electric car markets and Nissan was on the list. They reported on the highlights of Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, and of course the new Nissan cars. One of the things mentioned in the article was that Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn [...]
