Working toward its goal of becoming a leader in zero-emission vehicles, Nissan showed off its new electric four-door hatch today. The car gets 100 miles per charge and will be officially unveiled on Sunday. The car operates via a 24-Kilowatt lithium ion battery that is stored under the floor. The Nissan electric motor powers up to 80 kilowatts (107 hp) and pushes the four-door to around an 87 MPH top speed. A unique feature of the vehicle is something that Nissan calls “EV-IT”, which works with the car’s navigation system to show the driver how much range that he has with the current amount of charge, determine if the car is within range of pre-set destinations like home or work and provide information about charging stations within driving range. The system can also be configured to provide information on the vehicle’s charging status remotely, via cell phone or Internet. Nissan is planning on introducing an EV in Japan and the US next year, but currently there’s no indication of how much it will cost. [via Wired]
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