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Nissan-backed ServCity accelerates future autonomous mobility in complex urban environments

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ServCity, a consortium project backed by Nissan and supported by the UK Government has reached its conclusion, deploying advanced autonomous drive technology in complex urban environments in London, integrated with the city’s infrastructure.

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Arctic-ready version of Nissan Ariya EV unveiled for Pole to Pole expedition

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The Pole to Pole expedition team and Nissan unveiled an adventure-ready version of the new Ariya electric SUV ( earlier post ), which will undertake a 10-month, 27,000km trip from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. The Nissan Ariya AT39 e-4ORCE marks the first EV constructed by Arctic Trucks. Earlier post.)

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Renault and Nissan investing $600M in new models for India, including two EVs

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Renault and Nissan announced a new long-term vision for India, increasing production and R&D activities, introducing electric vehicles, and transitioning to carbon-neutral manufacturing. Complementing the additional production will be an increase in R&D and associated activities at the Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India.

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Nissan using second-life LEAF batteries in factory AGVs

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Nissan has begun using second-life battery modules from first-generation LEAF electric vehicles as the power supply for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in its plants. At Nissan’s Oppama plant, south of Tokyo, there are more than 700 AGVs. Globally, Nissan has more than 4,000 AGVs at work.

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Nissan now to introduce 27 electrified models including 19 new EVs by FY2030

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As part of Nissan Ambition 2030, Nissan announced its plan to 23 electrified vehicles, including 15 EVs, by 2030. In response to changes in customer needs and the business environment, Nissan has revised its plan to accelerate electrification further.

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Nissan adds intersection collision avoidance to its in-development lidar-based driver-assistance technology

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Nissan carried out another demonstration of its in-development LIDAR-based advanced driver-assistance technology, which now features intersection collision avoidance. Development of this technology is being carried out under Nissan Ambition 2030, the company’s long-term vision.

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Nissan Ariya achieves 5 Star Rating by Green NCAP

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Nissan Ariya has achieved the maximum 5-star rating and confidently reaches a Weighted Overall Index of 9.6 in at Green NCAP – an independent initiative aiming to highlight the work of specific carmakers and models that go above and beyond minimum sustainability requirements, causing minimal harm to the environment.

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