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Struggling Fisker Could Get a $400 Million Lifeline from Nissan

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It now appears that help could come from Nissan, who, according to Reuters , might be close to investing $400 million into the struggling EV maker. Sources told the publication that Nissan’s investment would give it access to Fisker’s EV technologies, including its platform engineering and technology.

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Report: Nissan Might Kill the GT-R After 2025

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The automotive world is going electric while many companies are focused on keeping the lights on. Both are true for Nissan, so it’s not surprising to see that 2025 might be the last for its R35 GT-R sports car. Nissan updated the car for the 2024 model year, giving the Nismo model a slight boost in output.

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Honda and Nissan are Teaming Up to Accelerate EV Development

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Honda’s partnership with General Motors yielded the Prologue EV and Acura ZDX, and the Japanese automaker is now looking to team up with Nissan to do more of the same. The move would help Nissan get its EV plans back on track after a bumpy start for the Ariya. Image: Nissan] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Fisker-Nissan Deal is Reportedly Dead

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Reuters reported that Fisker was unable to reach an agreement with Nissan and other potential investors, including up to five large automakers. Nissan was reportedly considering a $400 million investment, which would’ve given it access to Fisker’s electric Alaska pickup truck.

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Adventurers Take Nissan Ariya Across Globe

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That’s a helluva drive no matter the vehicle or conditions, but the team of Chris and Julie Ramsey chose to take it on in an all-electric Nissan Ariya. Actually, according to the crew, this marks the first time such a journey has been completed in a car, electric or not. Image: Nissan] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Nissan Jumps on NACS Bandwagon

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Nissan announced today it has reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) starting in 2025, making it the first Japanese automaker to proclaim future product support for this form of EV charging. vehicle sales to be fully electric by that calendar year.

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Nissan becomes vehicle sponsor for 2021 London Marathon

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Japanese carmaker Nissan has announced it has become official automotive supplier for the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon. In keeping with the events move to towards sustainability, Nissan will be providing a 100% electric fleet for race day, with a range of Nissan Leaf and e-NV200 vehicles in use by race officials.

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