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Nissan EV concept reimagines the minivan around solid-state batteries

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Nissan has revealed the third of four advanced EV concepts headed for a debut at the Tokyo auto show later this month. It reconceives the minivan, assuming a future in which autonomous-driving technology will allow people to enjoy the company of.

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Kia EV5, Volvo electric minivan, Nissan Leaf replacement, EV quality issues: Today’s Car News

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Nissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. And why do EV owners see more quality issues?

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Nissan Leaf EV tax credit, Hyper Touring concept, Rivian towing update: Today’s Car News

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The made-in-Tennessee Nissan Leaf is eligible for the EV tax credit. Nissan electrifies the minivan around solid-state batteries. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And Rivian aims to make towing more predictable.

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Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan.

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Nissan Serena’s e-POWER system named RJC Technology of the Year

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Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), available in the Serena minivan ( earlier post ), has been named Technology of the Year for 2019 by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). liter engine. km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 l/100 km), Nº 1 in its class.

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Sales of Nissan e-POWER electrified vehicles in Japan surpasses 500,000-unit cumulative milestone

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Nissan announced that cumulative sales of vehicles with its e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ) surpassed 500,000 units at the end of March. In March 2018 an e-POWER version of the popular Serena minivan was launched, which was followed by the all-new Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020. e-POWER power train (for New Note).

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Nissan launches Note e-POWER NISMO S in Japan

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The Nissan Note e-POWER NISMO S has gone on sale in Japan, offering buyers of the country’s best-selling car more power and sportiness. With a maximum power of 100 kW and 320 N·m of torque, the model is a higher-spec version of the Nissan Note e-POWER NISMO, released in December 2016. a series hybrid.

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