Nissan has unveiled its super-quiet, zero emission electric car technology, a key design for the company which has fallen behind in hybrid development.
Nissan showed the prototype in an existing Tiida bodyshape.
"Nissan will be a leader in zero-emission vehicles," company boss Toshiyuki Shiga said. It is due to go on sale in Japan and the US next year.
Nissan says it plans to mass produce zero-emission cars globally from 2012.
Until then, it will produce all initially targeted 100,000 units at its Oppama plant, including export models.
The car uses a lithium-ion battery pack that is placed under the vehicle floor to allow for more cabin and luggage space.
The braking system recharges the battery while the car is driving, extending the range to around 100 miles from a full charge.
With the lighter weight and more energy efficient batteries, the new electric car can double the mileage of the current Hypermini model introduced in 1998.
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