Nissan Introduces First Ethanol-Powered Electric Car
August 10, 2016http://biofuels-news.com/display_news/10863/nissan_unveils_worlds_first_ethanolpowered_electric_car/
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The Nissan Motor Company has unveiled world's first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle that runs on bioethanol electric power. The fuel cell prototype is part of Nissan's commitment to developing zero-emission vehicles.
The e-Bio Fuel-Cell prototype vehicle runs on 100-percent ethanol or ethanol-blended water to charge a 24kWh battery that can cruise more than 600km. Nissan will conduct further testing in Brazil using the prototype. Aside from its carbon-neutral emissions, the vehicle also offers low-running costs and the driving range of a gasoline-engine vehicle.
Due to the easy availability of ethanol and low combustibility of ethanol-blended water, the system is not heavily dependent or restricted by the existing charging infrastructure, making it easy to introduce to the market.
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