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Seattle, Nissan Will Reveal IMQ Electric Crossover Concept at the Geneva International Motor Show
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(Posted on Feb 26, 2019 at 02:39PM by Michelle Bogle)

Today Nissan released a teaser ahead of the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. The automaker announced that it will reveal an all-new electric concept crossover called the Nissan IMQ.Â

Images of the vehicle have begun to surface online and industry insiders are buzzing about its unique design, especially its oversized wheels and narrow windows. Nissan hasnâ€™t provided details about the IMQâ€™s powerplant, but speculators imagine that it will be based on the same platform as the IMS concept, which debuted at the NAIAS in Detroit. The IMS runs on a 115 kWh battery with a range of up to 380 miles. A dual motor all-wheel drive system is expected to provide up to 360 kW of power and 800 Nm of torque.

Full details about the IMQ will be unveiled during a livestream press conference on March 5, 2019, at 12:15 p.m. CET on the Nissan Global YouTube channel. Be sure to tune in â€“ our team at Kirkland Nissan will be watching from our dealership in Seattle, Washington.Â

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Nissan LEAF News

Nissan Working to Advance Use of Large Electric Vehicles in Seattle, Worldâ€¨â€¨
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(Posted on Jan 19, 2018 at 05:55PM by Billy Kirk)

For years, the high cost of parts and development associated with large electric vehicles has stagnated that field. However, beginning in Japan, Nissan is now working to use LEAF technology to jumpstart an EV bus project that may eventually bring affordable zero-emission public transit worldwide.â€¨â€¨

Part of a Kumamoto University joint project with the local Ministry of Environment, the endeavor hopes to reduce or eliminate CO2 emissions from large vehicles. The â€œYoka ECO Busâ€ is slated for real-world testing in western Japan beginning in February and will use an inverter pulled straight from the Nissan LEAF. A specialized gearbox is also being developed by the automaker.

Of course, the implementation of LEAF technology into this ambitious project is a no-brainer. Nissanâ€™s car has shipped more than 300,000 units worldwide since its inception and is renowned for its progressive design. The upcoming 2018 model will bring consumers a 150-mile driving range, as well as 147 horses and 236-lb.-ft. of torque. Further, the zero-emissions EV will be run by a 40-kilowatt lithium-ion battery thatâ€™s capable of a tremendous 124 city / 101 highway MPGe.

With such technology under its belt, it seems that the EV bus project is bound for great success not only in Japan but, eventually, globally. Call us at Kirkland Nissan today to discuss the manufacturerâ€™s all-electric endeavors, including the upcoming 2018 LEAF!

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