Yes, Nissan has produced a vehicle that offers fifty percent less yet at the same time, fifty percent more.

Introducing the Nissan TINO Hybrid: achieving fifty percent less emissions and fifty percent greater fuel efficiency than its standard twin.

Using the NEO hybrid system and steel-belt-and-pulley continuously variable transmission (CVT), this compact five-seater is one of the most environmentally friendly crossovers today.

The TINO Hybrid is a parallel full hybrid type using two lithium-ion battery packs located mid-car underneath a raised rear floor. It employs two electric motors, with the main electric motor doing all the work at low speeds and being assisted by the gasoline engine as more power is needed. It also uses regenerative breaking during deceleration.

The Tino Hybrid system is controlled by a main hybrid computer and five individual control units. These control units manage the battery, electric motor, engine, engine-propulsion-motor clutch, and CVT. On its chassis, the Tino Hybrid has electrically assisted rack and pinion steering, ultra-lightweight aluminum wheels and low rolling resistance tires.

Started as a modest commercial experiment by Nissan, serendipity took place when the Nissan TINO Hybrid became one of the gateways to bring the Nissan Altima Hybrid (now one of the leading green car vehicles worldwide) to market. The Altima uses Toyota’s technology, combining power and fuel efficiency.