Japan, through the Nissan brand, has created a gasoline-free vehicle that combines a hydrogen engine with battery technological innovation. To do this, it has relied on the experience of the Nissan Leaf to offer a zero-emission vehicle with the performance and reliability of a gasoline car, thus aiming to change the perception of clean transportation and the use of alternative energy. A Japanese automotive project that has been kept secret for 15 years, waiting until it was fully ready to launch on the market.
Nissan
Founded in 1933 by Yoshisuke Aikawa, Masujiro Hashimoto, and William Gorham, Nissan was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most well-known automakers, known for its innovative and high-quality vehicles, with a global presence and a history dating back to the early 20th century. Nissan operates worldwide, with an extensive network of dealers and a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and crossovers. Some of its most recognized models include the Juke, Leaf, Micra, and Kicks. Do you own any of these models?
The Japanese design revolution
Japan claims to have carried out a project in secret for 15 years that will revolutionize the way we understand driving. They launched the Nissan Leaf not only to convince consumers that an electric model was a good choice, but also to base their new design on the improvements.
What is Japanese automotive offering?
This new design, completely secret, offers dual and clean propulsion. On one hand, it combines advanced batteries with hydrogen fuel cells, resulting in a vehicle that does not require gasoline and has zero emissions. It is not only a commitment to clean driving but also maintains the efficiency typically associated with a conventional engine.
They have focused on instant acceleration, precise handling thanks to its low center of gravity, and a robust and optimized design that provides reliability on the road and in various climates. The secret technology that is part of the design is what draws the most attention to this new vehicle, since according to Nissan, it has nothing to do with what is currently on the market. It is expected that with this launch, the automotive industry will experience a change capable of accelerating clean energy programs and achieving stricter emission regulations globally.
The Legacy of the Nissan Leaf
In 2010, the Nissan Leaf was introduced to the market, pioneering vehicles powered by alternative and clean energy. It paved the way for the public to accept the category of electric vehicles, and they did so through an affordable and practical Japanese electric car. However, this was not the only mission of the Nissan Leaf.
After years on the market, engineers used the lessons learned from the Leaf, especially in areas such as battery performance, range, and public acceptance, to tackle the design challenges of this new vehicle. The Leaf’s successful experience encouraged engineers to be more ambitious and to completely reconceptualize what a zero-emission vehicle can be.
Next launch
We will have to wait for the official launch to see the “revolutionary” part of the vehicle, which lies in its advanced, gasoline-free powertrain, supposedly offering higher performance while being quiet, reliable, and completely clean. We will also have to see if it really has the impact Nissan expects, and if it ultimately serves as a driver for cleaner and stricter policies regarding emissions.