Nissan Unveils New Generation XTRONIC CVT and New Hybrid System for Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Rolle, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) -

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled its new generation XTRONIC
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) for 2.0 to 3.5-liter engine
vehicles and a new Hybrid System for front-wheel drive vehicles, both
based on newly developed environmental technologies. Both
developments represent important steps in Nissan's goals to improve
the fuel economy and environmental performance of internal-combustion
powered vehicles.

New Generation XTRONIC CVT (for 2.0 to 3.5-liter engine vehicles)

The new generation XTRONIC CVT model achieves an improvement in
fuel economy of up to 10%*[1] compared to previous CVTs for
comparable vehicles. The new transmission features a world-leading
ratio coverage of 7.0*[2], and friction reduced by up to 40%.
Combined with Adaptive Shift Control (which adapts shifting patterns
to match each driver's style and the road), the new generation
XTRONIC CVT delivers responsive and powerful acceleration. What is
more, they help keep the engine from revving too fast at high speeds
and minimize noise. The new generation XTRONIC CVT will be introduced
in North America from 2012, then globally thereafter.

- How the new CVT achieves a ratio coverage of 7.0

By combining smaller shaft-diameter pulleys with a new and
differently shaped belt, the range of ratios between the two pulleys
has been expanded with only minimally increased axial distance. The
resulting ratio coverage of 7.0 sets a new benchmark for CVTs for
2.0-liter-plus vehicles around the world.

- How friction has been reduced by up to 40%

The adoption of a more compact oil pump was achieved by reducing
oil leak and reducing necessary oil pressure resulted from the
interface increase between the pulleys and the belt. This, plus the
use of specially formulated low viscosity oil, has reduced friction.
Also approximately 60% of the component parts have been modified to
reduce friction.

- Adaptive Shift Control (ASC)

ASC senses each driver's intentions through the way he or she
accelerates and the choices made in handling and speed. Based on
these preferences, ASC selects a gear ratio optimal to the specific
conditions and the driver's intention. ASC's linear shift control
function gives the driver a more direct sense of acceleration by
coordinating engine speed (RPM) with vehicle speed as the car
accelerates.

New Hybrid System (for front-wheel drive vehicles)

Nissan's new system takes an innovative approach to the hybrid
challenges of affordability and packaging. It incorporates one
electric motor and two clutches into the new generation XTRONIC CVT
and combines this with a compact lithium-ion battery and a 2.5-liter
supercharged engine. The result is a compact, versatile powertrain
that does not require a specially designed body. It delivers power
equivalent to a 3.5-liter engine but with much better city and
highway fuel economy. Nissan plans to release a new hybrid vehicle in
North America in 2013, and later in global markets.

*1 In-house measurements using US (EPA) combined mode

*2 Specific to 2.0 to 2.5-liter engine vehicles

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