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Nissan unveiled its prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells, which the company aims to bring to market in 2028. This prototype facility, within the Nissan Research Center in Kanagawa Prefecture, is aimed to further promote the development of all-solid-state-batteries.
Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors unveiled their first jointly developed light electric vehicles (EVs)—the Sakura and the eK X EV (pronounced “eK cross EV”), —in Japan. Sales of the Nissan Sakura are scheduled to start this summer, with pricing from ¥2,333,100 to ¥2,940,300 (US$18,000 to $23,000).
Nissan revealed its new Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept—a high-performance exploration, development and demonstration project of how the all-electric Nissan Ariya crossover ( earlier post ) powertrain could be used in a bespoke single-seat racing car chassis. —Tommaso Volpe, Nissan global motorsports director.
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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Nissan is now using two battery electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles (POLA)to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. The proof-of-concept project will help Nissan and its logistics partners understand more about the use of all-electric trucks for vehicle delivery.
Nissan Motor will hold Nissan Futures at its Global Headquarters Gallery from 4 February to 1 March. As part of the event launch, Nissan unveiled a physical concept model of its Max-Out EV convertible. Earlier post.)
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Nissan launched the fully-revamped Serena in Japan. Nissan first introduced a Serena e-POWER model in 2018 ( earlier post )—the second second model with the e-POWER system, which was first introduced in the Nissan Note in Japan in 2016. The series-hybrid e-POWER borrows from the EV technology in the Nissan LEAF.
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.
Nissan and its affiliate Autech announced the start of sales of the Note Autech Crossover in Japan. a subsidiary of Nissan, is characterized by sporty and luxurious styling, and premium craftsmanship with top-quality materials and attention to detail. Earlier post.). Autech Japan, Inc. Premium sporty” is the brand concept.
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Nissan and Renault have agreed to a major overhaul of their alliance, which will result in a 15% cross-shareholding between Nissan and Renault Group, obtained by Renault reducing its stake in Nissan to 15% from around 43%. Renault Group would transfer 28.4% Renault Group would transfer 28.4%
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Nissan Motor Co., To use limited and valuable resources more effectively, since 2010 Nissan has been working from the design stage to reduce the amount of heavy rare-earth elements (REEs) in motor magnets. The testing is aimed at enabling practical application of the new process by the mid-2020s.
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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Nissan Motor Co., As part of this effort, by the early 2030s every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets—Japan, China, the US and Europe—will be electrified. Nissan anticipates increased collaboration with the energy sector to support the decarbonization of power grids; and.
Nissan slipped out teaser images of the next-generation Nissan LEAF this week. Shifting into crossover territory, it’s a bit different from what has come before, and I’d guess will be Nissan’s most popular LEAF ever. But aside from the look, something powerful struck me, amping up the news much more.
Last month, Nissan announced job cuts as part of its efforts to cut costs and right the ship, but this weeks tariff announcements could be a blessing in disguise for the Japanese automaker. Nissan previously said it would cut a shift at the Smyrna, TN assembly facility, but the trade war has pushed American-built vehicles into the spotlight.
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Nissan has begun production of its all-new and 100% electric Townstar EV model to be sold across select European markets. Hailing from Nissan’s electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) expertise, it was engineered for capability, reliability and sustainability, with business owners in mind.
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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.
Orders for the all-new Nissan Note e-POWER have surpassed 20,000—more than double the compact car’s monthly sales target—since it was released in Japan in late December. Equipped with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain, the fully refreshed Note went on sale on 23 December with a monthly sales target of 8,000 vehicles.
The Nissan Sentra has been with us through eight generations, first appearing on North American shores as a 1982 model. Nissan was about halfway along in its "The Name Is Nissan" rebranding effort in 1983, and the new Stanza and Sentra were officially Nissans here from the beginning. liter engine and its 67 horsepower.
The potential merger with Honda likely cant come soon enough for Nissan. Nissan said it would cut the second shift on the assembly lines responsible for building the Rogue and Altima at its Smyrna, TN, and Canton, MS plants. Nissan isnt yet backing down on its EV plans as part of the recovery efforts.
Nissan and Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, are working together to deliver Nissan electric vehicle owners a seamless one-stop shop solution for their home charging needs. Nissan will provide a rebate on the charger and installation to customers who purchase through the program.
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Elon Musk set the record straight about rumors of Tesla investing in Nissan. While the billionaire CEO did not outright deny the rumor or even reject the alleged Nissan proposal, Musk did hint at the inherent flaw of the rumored investment. The Cybercab production line is like nothing else in the automotive industry.”
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As it scrambles to turn things around, Nissan is scrapping plans to build a new LFP battery plant in Japan. With alarm bells ringing, Nissan is preparing to cut around 15% of its global workforce. The facility was expected to be key to reducing EV battery costs to keep up with leaders like BYD.
Nissan is preparing to undertake the world’s first all-electric driving adventure from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole on board a modified Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE ( earlier post ), due to be unveiled in February.
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