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Nissan released the Nissan Altima Hybrid in North America in January of 2007. The Nissan Altima Hybrid runs on conventional gasoline and a traction motor. The basic vehicle systems and features of the Altima Hybrid are the same as those of the conventional Altima, except where noted in this guide. This First Responder ’s Guide was published to help educate and assist first responders in the safe handling of the Altima Hybrid and its technology. A high voltage battery is used to power the traction motor, generator, electric air conditioning compressor, voltage converter, and inverter unit. A separate 12 volt battery is used to power other electrical devices such as the radio, horn, headlamps, and instrument cluster gauges. A number of safeguards have been designed to ensure that the high voltage Nickel Metal Hydride ( Ni-MH) battery is kept safe and secure in the event of an accident