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ProPILOT Technology Taking Seattle by Storm Sees Extended Applications
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(Posted on Nov 8, 2017 at 12:40AM by Billy Kirk)

Nissanâ€™s 2018 LEAF electric vehicle is prepped to offer Seattleites semi-autonomous driving goodness. This same ProPILOT technology has been announced for integration into the automakerâ€™s Serena e-POWER van, debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017.

While the hard details on the Serena e-POWERâ€™s engine are being kept under wraps, its Japanese release in spring 2018 will merge the quietness and fuel efficiency of an electric vehicle with the single-lane autonomous driving features offered in the LEAF and elsewhere, including ProPILOT Assist adaptive cruise control. This Nissan system will enable the van to automatically control its distance from the car traveling to its front, braking as necessary while also staying within its intended lane.Â
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The Serena electric van will also take some nifty design cues from the 2018 LEAF. The grille will see a similar level of special design attention, with a futuristic blue-accented chrome bar design that hearkens to the aforementioned hatchbackâ€™s similarly colored geometric front pattern. Plus, LED tail lamps and aerodynamic aluminum wheels await owners.

Weâ€™ll have more on the automaker's latest vehicle developments within this space. In the interim, we encourage you to stop by Kirkland Nissan in Seattle to test drive our available inventory!

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Seattle Takes Notice as Nissan Debuts Latest e-POWER Initiative
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(Posted on Nov 8, 2017 at 12:02AM by Billy Kirk)

The Tokyo Motor Show 2017 was a busy event for Nissan. The Japanese automaker unveiled a number of vehicles, including the new Serena e-POWER, a minivan with an electric-drive system.

The second model in Nissanâ€™s lineup to feature e-POWER, the technology pulls upon the manufacturerâ€™s expertise developed through their LEAF line. Unlike that carâ€™s setup, however, this system was first introduced in Japan in November 2016 and utilizes a small gasoline motor to charge the battery. The result? An elimination of the external charger, moving the automaker even further ahead of the competition.
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While firm details on the drivetrain of the new Serena are not yet available, the previous e-POWER vehicle, the Nissan Note, sports a 1.2L three-cylinder HR12DE motor that packs a 1.5 kWh battery. Further, it integrates the EM57 traction engine seen in the LEAF. While this may give us a preview of what to expect from the companyâ€™s latest wonder car, weâ€™ll know for sure in the coming months as itâ€™s expected to see Japanese release in spring 2018.

Stick with the Kirkland Nissan blog for upcoming details and donâ€™t hesitate to give us a call!

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