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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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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 STARC concept.

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Symbio targets European taxi market with fuel cell range extender in Nissan e-NV200; 500 km range

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Symbio has integrated a 15 kW (net) fuel cell range extender in a Nissan e-NV200 electric van, with plans to introduce the vehicle to the European taxi market. The new plug-in hybrid hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will deliver at least 500 km of range. Symbio unveiled the van at the FC Expo 2017 in Tokyo. kg hydrogen at 700 bar).

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Nissan unveils new EV, plans for battery gigafactory at Sunderland in UK; potentially up to 35 GWh

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Nissan unveiled Nissan EV36Zero, a £1-billion flagship Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub —an EV manufacturing ecosystem—centered around its plant in Sunderland, UK. billion) investment by Nissan and its partners battery-maker Envision AESC and Sunderland City Council. New-generation electric crossover. billion (US$2.5

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Nissan reveals all-new 2025 Kicks SUV | Autocar Professional

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Ahead of the 2024 New York International Auto Show in the US, Nissan Motor Corporation has revealed the first details of its all-new compact Kicks SUV. This design approach emphasises a combination of style, functionality, and urban appeal to appeal to a wide range of consumers. All variants of the Kicks are powered by a 2.0-litre

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New Nissan Qashqai in Europe to offer 12V MHEV and upgraded e-POWER powertrains

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Supporting Nissan’s goal of achieving 50% electrified sales in Europe by 2024, the new Nissan Qashqai will not only be available with a 1.3 DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. POWER drive system to Europe.

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Nissan Leaf regains tax credit access, now starts at $24,400

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Nissan and the IRS announced today that the Leaf has regained eligibility for the federal tax credit for electric vehicles. Nissan, like many other automakers, has had issues keeping up with the battery component requirements to be eligible for the up to $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles in the US.