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Toyota EV batteries, Nissan solid-state update, Ford charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan hopes to go without cooling systems for its solid-state batteries on the way later this decade. And Toyota lays down a lot of cash up front toward American EV production. Toyota gave a strong indication on Tuesday that it plans to. Ford bolsters the network of chargers its EV drivers can tap into.

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Nissan Hyper Urban concept, Ariya recall, Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser EV: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Off-road-focused EV concepts are previewed by Nissan and Toyota. And the Nissan Ariya is being recalled for a quick software fix. The Nissan Hyper Urban EV concept could preview a future off-road-savvy electric SUV that also makes a strong design statement. It boasts a version of Nissan’s e-4orce.

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Nissan LEAF and Ariya top most affordable EVs in Q1 as Hyundai, Tesla, Toyota close in

Electrek

Two Nissan EVs topped the list, while Hyundai, Tesla, and Toyota electric models rounded out the top five. Electric vehicle prices have come down significantly, with the top five most affordable EVs in Q1 all selling for under $41,000.

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Toyota, Nissan, 10 others join forces to form a new research group powerhouse for software

Electrek

Japanese industry leaders, including Toyota , Nissan, Honda, Subaru, Panasonic, and seven others, are teaming up to develop advanced vehicle software. more… The post Toyota, Nissan, 10 others join forces to form a new research group powerhouse for software appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan Leaf and Juke EV, Toyota solid state vs. hydrogen, Scout and Magna: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota sees solid-state batteries as EV bit players into the next decade. Nissan on Monday confirmed that it will make the next-generation Nissan Leaf plus electric versions of the Juke and Qashqai. Volkswagen reportedly looks to Magna for help with Scout. And might an electric Juke return to the U.S.?

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‘The time for hybrids, has finished’ – will Toyota, Honda, and Nissan wake up?

Electrek

Japanese automakers Toyota , Honda , and Nissan , are being called out again for their lack of progress with battery electric vehicles and decarbonization efforts. The post ‘The time for hybrids, has finished’ – will Toyota, Honda, and Nissan wake up? appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan and Toyota slash EV prices, continuing price battle in China

Teslarati

Nissan has cut the price of its recently launched Nissan Ariya in China, following a similar move from Toyota earlier this month. Now, Japanese automakers Nissan and Toyota have responded with equally aggressive price cuts in the country. The Nissan Ariya now starts at 224,800 yuan ($32,741).

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