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Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off

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Nissan begins construction on all-solid-state EV battery pilot line (Source: Nissan) Using this info, Nissan is stepping up development with plans to introduce the new tech at mass scale. Since launching the LEAF in 2010, Nissan’s Yokohama Plant has been producing electric motors.

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Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD

Baua Electric

Once viewed as an EV pioneer with the launch of the LEAF in 2010, Nissan is now falling behind the market. More details will likely surface soon, so check back for more info on the Nissan and Honda EV partnership. China’s surging EV growth pushed the nation ahead of Japan to become the leading global vehicle exporter last year.

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Tesla plans to retrofit its pedestrian warning system in older vehicles

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The mandate was established by the NHTSA with the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 , and all EV makers had until September 1, 2020, to install noisemakers on their vehicles. More info here: [link] @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/75f0PeZyln. First look at Tesla Model 3’s pedestrian noisemaker in action.

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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Fiat 500 BEV Concept On Chrysler's Crowded Stand

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We've written before about an earlier electric Fiat 500 conversion shown 18 months ago at the London Motor Show, but this one came with far less info. We'd be remiss if we didn't at least nod to the electric Fiat 500 displayed within the many brands on the Chrysler stand. Chrysler mounted a new display at Detroit this year.

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Nissan and Honda confirm new EV partnership as they look to play catch up with Tesla, BYD

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After trailblazing the EV market with the release of the LEAF in 2010, Nissan has fallen behind. We will likely find out soon, so check back for more info. With EV sales surging, China topped Japan to become the leading auto export nation for the first time last year. After a rough start, Ariya production is finally on track.

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How Efficient Is Your EV? It’s Complicated

Cars That Think

Environmental Protection Agency decreed in 2010 that the amount of thermal energy released by burning one gallon of gasoline is equivalent to 33.7 This environmental info might even take into account the pollution that came from building the solar arrays or wind farms that supplied renewable energy. kilowatt-hours? Because the U.S.

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Meet the Newest IEEE-HKN Eminent Member

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She served on the President's Council of Advisors from 2009 to 2017 and was a vice chair from 2010 to 2017. For more information, visit the IEEE-HKN website or email info@hkn.org. Savitz has served on numerous National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine study groups, boards, and committees.

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