Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Nissan unveiled (it's own) Hybrid !



For almost two years, the Nissan Altima Hybrid offered in the US thou are Nissan's first foray into the Hybrid sector, it's actually a licensed Toyota Prius unit fitted in, while Nissan still learns its way around.

Today Nissan officially unveiled its own Hybrid engine with the Infiniti G sedan, it is also the first to use Lithium Ion batteries as opposed to the Prius' nickel metal hydride batteries.

No news yet on when will they start production on their 'own' Hybrid Synergy Drive ... car.

Hit the jump to see the Infiniti G Hybrid and the battery that looked like it's from Apple.