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LBNL, Nissan researchers explore ethanol internal reforming in SOFCs for vehicle applications

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Researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and Nissan Research Center report on their investigation of the internal reforming of ethanol fuel on high-performance metal-supported solid-oxide fuel cells (MS-SOFCs) with infiltrated catalysts in a paper in the Journal of Power Sources. Dogdibegovic et al. 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 and Sunwoda jointly to study battery development for e-POWER vehicles

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Nissan Motor Co., will begin studying joint development of next-generation vehicle batteries for Nissan’s e-POWER vehicles. Nissan and Sunwoda aim to conclude a final agreement by the end of this year, based on the specific content and conditions of the study. and Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery Co., Earlier post.).

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QOTD: Should Nissan Keep the GT-R?

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Today's QOTD is an easy one: We mentioned that Nissan might kill the GT-R. Or should Nissan keep it as long as internal-combustion engines exist? If it does hang on, how should Nissan approach a future generation? Image: Nissan] Become a& TTAC& insider. So the question is: Should it? Sound off below.

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2024 Nissan LEAF Regains Eligibility for up to $3,750 EV Tax Credit

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2024 Nissan LEAF vehicles manufactured in 2024 and sold on or after March 6 may be eligible for part of the U.S. federal EV tax credit provided that the customer meets all purchase and income qualifications for the EV tax credit as outlined in Internal Revenue Code Section 30DOpens. NASHVILLE, Tenn.

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Nissan reaches 50% thermal efficiency with next-generation e-POWER system; STARC

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Nissan announced a breakthrough in engine efficiency, reaching 50% thermal efficiency with its in-development, next-generation e-POWER system. Nissan’s e-POWER system utilizes an on-board gasoline engine to provide electrical energy to the e-powertrain battery pack. The Nissan e-POWER System. The Nissan e-POWER System.

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Nissan To End Internal Combustion Engine Development… Sort Of

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Nissan says it will no longer develop internal combustion engines -- except for the US.