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    Quote Originally Posted by Ry_Tower View Post
    Ganun nga ang principle. Because hindi naman pwede marami ang battery at bibigat ang sasakyan. Need enough lang for normal city-driving. Sa highway runs need na talag tumulong combustion engine. Kakapusin na battery power.
    The Kicks e-Power wheels are 100% driven by the electric motor. The internal combustion engine only charges the battery pack.

    "However, in the e-POWER system, the gasoline engine is not connected to the wheels; it simply charges the battery. And unlike a full EV, the power source originates from the engine and not just the battery."
    - Nissan introduces new electric-motor drivetrain: e-POWER
    Last edited by AG4; August 6th, 2022 at 04:06 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AG4 View Post
    The Kicks e-Power wheels are 100% driven by the electric motor. The internal combustion engine only charges the battery pack.

    "However, in the e-POWER system, the gasoline engine is not connected to the wheels; it simply charges the battery. And unlike a full EV, the power source originates from the engine and not just the battery."
    - Nissan introduces new electric-motor drivetrain: e-POWER
    Yes the combustion egine is not directly connected to the tranny. Yet if the accelerator is pushed liberally, battery power drains too fast and the combustion engine needs to work harder to replace lost electric power.

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    the gasoline engine is purely for generating electricity

    the wheels are driven purely by electric motor

    electric motor receives electricity from the battery (under the seat) and the generator

    the generator charges the battery, also when you brake
    Last edited by uls; August 6th, 2022 at 04:41 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ry_Tower View Post
    Yes the combustion egine is not directly connected to the tranny. Yet if the accelerator is pushed liberally, battery power drains too fast and the combustion engine needs to work harder to replace lost electric power.
    Not sure if the internal combustion engine really works harder. The engine switches on when needed and switches off when not needed.

    "Nissan’s e-POWER system utilizes an on-board engine as a dedicated electricity generator for the system’s e-powertrain. Operation of the engine is limited to its most efficient range, appropriately managing the engine's electricity generation and the amount of electricity stored in the battery."
    -Nissan
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    Quote Originally Posted by AG4 View Post
    Not sure if the internal combustion engine really works harder.

    "Nissan’s e-POWER system utilizes an on-board engine as a dedicated electricity generator for the system’s e-powertrain. Operation of the engine is limited to its most efficient range, appropriately managing the engine's electricity generation and the amount of electricity stored in the battery."
    -Nissan
    That is what the Top gear video showed, forgot the video's title.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ry_Tower View Post
    That is what the Top gear video showed, forgot the video's title.
    The internal combustion engine is off (when not needed) but when the battery level goes down it switches on. So the ICE is just is running in its most efficient range when it switches on. It doesn't have a wide RPM or load change unlike an engine in a hybrid system.

    Last edited by AG4; August 6th, 2022 at 05:52 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AG4 View Post
    The internal combustion engine is off (when not needed) but when the battery level goes down it switches on. So the ICE is just is running in its most efficient range when it switches on. It doesn't have a wide RPM or load change unlike an engine in a hybrid system.

    I am not sure. It says efficient range though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ry_Tower View Post
    I am not sure. It says efficient range though.
    I did read something about the electric motor capable of receiving power from both the battery and (ICE-powered) power generator during hard acceleration, not sure if this applies to all e-Power models. The Nissan PH website highlights the ICE's function of generating power and charging the battery.


    - e-POWER
    Last edited by AG4; August 6th, 2022 at 08:05 PM.

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    If the X-trail were to make a return with e-Power, it should be as AWD only.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AG4 View Post
    Not sure if the internal combustion engine really works harder. The engine switches on when needed and switches off when not needed.

    It will run at higher RPMs during conditions when the battery depletion faster ... e-power does not have a large battery capacity ...

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