Nissan Altra

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The Nissan Altra was a electric car produced by Nissan Motors between 1998 and 2002. The Nissan Altra was introduced at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on 29 December 1997.[1] Nissan described the Altra as a combination of a sedan, SUV, and minivan.[2] It was mainly used as a fleet vehicle for companies such as electric utilities.[3][2] Only about 200 vehicles were ever produced.[3]

Technologically, the Altra was significant as being the first production electric vehicle to use a lithium-ion battery (li-ion) battery. Nissan called this a third-generation battery (after lead acid and nickel metal hydride) and chose li-ion primarily for its power density.[2] The Altra had a permanent magnet synchronous motor, controlled by a 32-bit reduced instruction set computer computer processor. It had other more typical features, such as keyless entry, power mirrors and windows, a 4-wheel anti-lock braking system, and regenerative braking.[1] According to Nissan, the Altra had a maximum range of 120 miles. The Environmental Protection Agency reported that the 2000 version had an adjusted mileage (miles per equivalent of a gasoline gallon) of 117 in the city, and 130 on the highway.[4]


[edit] References

  1. ^ a b All-New Nissan Altra EV: A Friendly, High-Tech Electric Vehicle for Everyday Life. The Auto Channel (29 December 1997). Retrieved on 2007-10-31.
  2. ^ a b c California Commuter. EV World (2001-01-31). Retrieved on 2007-10-31.
  3. ^ a b Nissan Altra Electric Retrieved from Vacaville. After Gutenberg (2006-07-02). Retrieved on 2007-10-31.
  4. ^ Gas Mileage of 2000 Nissan Altra EV. Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved on 2007-10-31.
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