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Nissan, Mitsubishi opt for Toshiba SCiB rechargeable battery for hybrid kei cars

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Toshiba Corporation announced that Nissan Motor Corporation has selected its innovative SCiB lithium-ion rechargeable battery for the latest generation of its ROOX and ROOX Highway STAR cars and that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has selected the SCiB battery for the latest generation of its eK X space and eK space cars.

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EDF and Nissan launch new commercial V2G service for EV fleets in the UK

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EDF, through EDF Group subsidiary DREEV, has launched a new commercial charging service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in the UK, in partnership with Nissan. This means businesses can support the grid by consuming low carbon energy, and progress towards their net zero and decarbonization targets, whils reducing their costs.

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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. Nissan has set the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050. e-POWER power train (for New Note). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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The vanlife electric: Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept

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The Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept shows how an electric van can be converted into a home away from home. The modified van is equipped with a 220-volt battery to power onboard accessories, which can be recharged using a roof-mounted solar panel. If you're going to build a camper van, why not make it electric?

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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

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Nissan began a field test of new mobility services as part of a partnership to promote future community building in Japan. To help create a sustainable, low-carbon community, the partnership initiative includes building an energy management system that uses electric vehicles and stationary rechargeable batteries.

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Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

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Nissan introduced the Nissan e-NV200 battery-electric compact commercial van ( earlier post ), the second battery-electric vehicle in its global line-up, joining the Nissan LEAF. Source: Nissan. Mechanically, e-NV200 owes much to the Nissan LEAF with independent front suspension by MacPherson strut.

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XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse

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Which automaker said it’s aiming for its future EV batteries to last longer? It’s still not a long list compared to last year, due to much stricter rules for battery components and critical minerals, but it’s growing. 4 Honda and Nissan are studying a partnership that could apply to EVs, hybrids, and software.