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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!