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2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Drives like an EV, but there's no plug involved

The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid uses a series hybrid e-Power system, where a 1.5L three-cylinder engine generates 148 hp and charges a 1.67 kWh battery, which powers two electric motors. The system is optimized for efficiency, with the engine operating at 42% thermal efficiency and the battery optimized for charge and discharge. The car drives like an EV, but does not require a plug-in. The system is similar to the Chevrolet Volt and Honda CR-V hybrids, but with a more efficient engine.

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