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Next Nissan Altima To Get CVT & Supercharged Hybrid


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Next Nissan Altima To Get New CVT & Supercharged Hybrid

William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com

October 13, 2011

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Nissan is hard at work on the next generation Altima due out sometime next year as a 2013 model and is expected to see an increase in fuel economy thanks to two items.

First is a new CVT that will improve the fuel economy by as much as 10%. Nissan reduced the transmission’s internal friction by 40 percent and raised the CVT’s gear coverage ratio from 6.0 to 7.0. Given the current CVT in the Altima helps gives it a EPA rating of 32 MPG highway, the new one should see that number climb.

Also, Nissan is working on their own in-house hybrid system that will use two-clutch and one-motor system, with a set of lithium-ion batteries supplying the electric power. A 2.5L four-cylinder engine with a supercharger will be also be part of the powerplant.

No word when the new Altima will make it's first appearance.

Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required)

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