13/08/2008 20:04. What is it? Denki means electric in Japanese, thus this is an all- electric
version of the Nissan Cube--a small, boxy hatchback popular in
Japan. The Cube is similar to the Scion xB, with rounded windows
and asymmetric styling that make it look a little like a child's
toy. The Cube's 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine has been replaced
with an electric motor and an advanced lithium-ion battery pack.
The wheelbase has been stretched nine inches to make room for the
extra batteries under the seats. The new laminated lithium-ion
batteries are produced by NEC in a joint venture with Nissan. They
use a manganese cathode, which Nissan says makes them less
susceptible to overheating--a problem that has... //
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