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Nissan global electric vehicle sales surpass 1-million-unit milestone
Nissan announced today that its global sales of electric vehicles have surpassed the one million unit milestone. Since its launch in December 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold more than 650,000 units worldwide. The model, currently sold in approximately 50 markets centering on Japan, the U.S. and Europe, continues to be highly evaluated by customers…
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Nissan unveils new approach to electrified powertrain development
Nissan today unveiled its new approach to electrified powertrain development called X-in-1. Under the approach, core EV and e-POWER powertrain components will be shared and modularized, resulting in a 30% reduction, compared to 2019, in development and manufacturing costs by 2026. Through the X-in-1 approach, Nissan aims to further increase the competitiveness of its EV…
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Nissan unveils game-changing all-electric minivehicle Sakura in Japan
Nissan today unveiled the all-new Sakura electric minivehicle in Japan. Named after the iconic Japanese cherry blossom, the Sakura’s affordable price (starting at approximately 1.78 million yen ($13,841) provides more consumer choice in the EV market. The Sakura is equipped with a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery that has a track record of performance and reliability in…
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Nissan unveils lunar rover prototype jointly developed with JAXA
Nissan today unveiled a lunar rover prototype jointly developed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) at its Nissan Futures event. The JAXA Space Exploration Innovation Hub Center is conducting research on lunar rovers — a key technology for space exploration. Nissan has been working with JAXA on driving controllability of the rovers since January…
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Nissan develops rare-earth recycling process with Waseda University in Japan
Nissan and Waseda University today announced the start of testing in Japan of a jointly developed recycling process that efficiently recovers high-purity rare-earth compounds from electrified vehicle motor magnets. The testing is aimed at enabling practical application of the new process by the mid-2020s. Most motors in electrified vehicles use neodymium magnets, which contain scarce…
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Nissan to launch all-electric minivehicle in early FY2022 in Japan
Nissan plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. The vehicle is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors and is being planned and developed by NMKV. The planned minivehicle is aimed to redefine the popular car category in Japan, featuring instant acceleration, smooth driving, and cabin quietness…
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Nissan sets carbon neutral goal for 2050
Nissan has set the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company’s operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050. As part of this effort, by the early 2030s every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets will be electrified. Nissan’s goal builds on its decades-long programs to reduce emissions and provide electric…
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Nissan Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Nissan LEAF Electric Car and Delivery of 500,000 LEAF Vehicles
Nissan today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Nissan LEAF electric car and the delivery of 500,000 LEAF vehicles since the model was first introduced. Produced at plants in Japan, the U.S. and the U.K., the zero-emission Nissan LEAF is sold in 59 markets around the world. As its battery capacity, performance and efficiency have…
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Nissan LEAF NISMO to make world debut On July 31 in Japan
The Nissan LEAF NISMO will go on sale July 31 in Japan – combining, for the first time, the excitement and advanced technologies of the world’s best-selling electric car with the sporty image and performance of the NISMO road car series. The Nissan LEAF NISMO features a custom tuning computer for more responsive acceleration, custom…
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U.S. production for the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF with ProPILOT Assist technology begins in Tennessee
Production for the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF is officially underway at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. The Nissan LEAF will be available at dealerships nationwide in the U.S. starting next month. The Nissan LEAF has been in production at Smyrna since 2013, with more than 114,550 models sold in the United States…
