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Nissan to use Kobe Steel’s low-CO? steel and green aluminum for Nissan models

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Nissan Motor and Kobe Steel announced that Nissan plans to use Kobenable Steel for Nissan models from January 2023 onward. Kobe Steel will also supply Nissan with aluminum sheets made from green-aluminum raw materials. Nissan aims to achieve carbon neutrality throughout the entire product life cycle by 2050.

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Nissan unveils prototype production facility for all-solid-state batteries

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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.

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Nissan feels the heat from BYD’s EV price war in China

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Nissan is the latest victim of BYD’s “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. After BYD’s aggressive price cuts this year, Nissan is shutting down a factory in China as it struggles to keep up.

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2024 Nissan Leaf gets $3,750 EV tax credit back

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The 2024 Nissan Leaf is once again eligible for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, Nissan confirmed Wednesday in a press release. Nissan also provides a $3,750 lease incentive for 2024 and 2023 Leaf models.

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Nissan Demonstrates Autonomous-Drive Mobility Services Progress on Public Roads

CleanTechnica EVs

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan has commenced demonstrations of a prototype vehicle equipped with its in-house-developed, autonomous drive technologies — showcasing progress in its goal towards rolling out autonomous mobility services within fiscal year 2027. The Nissan LEAF prototype vehicle incorporates 14 cameras, 10 radars and 6 LIDAR sensors.

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Buckle Up & Sing Out Loud With Nissan Townstar Karaok-e

CleanTechnica EVs

Nissan builds a one-of-a-kind, 100% electric mobile karaoke studio using Townstar EV, bringing friends together for a musical journey like no other The unique Nissan Karaok-e demonstrates the versatility of the Townstar EV compact LCV platform for all types of business conversions Nissan Townstar EV five-seater Crew Van now available.

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Report: Nissan may build Fisker Alaska electric pickup, its own derivative

Green Car Reports

Nissan may build the Fisker Alaska electric pickup truck, as well as a derivative sold under its own brand name, Reuters reported Friday. The report, based on anonymous sources familiar with the matter, claims Nissan is in "advanced talks" to invest in Fisker, with a deal possibly closing later this month.

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