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Nissan partners with Ecobat to recycle EV batteries for a second life usage in the UK
On April 30, Nissan partnered with Ecobat Solutions, a battery recycling company, to recycle used electric vehicle (EV) batteries for a second life usage in the UK. The project supports Nissan’s aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 across its operations.
In the partnership, both companies will investigate ways of
AVTODOM, Russia starts sales of Foton Tunland G7 trucks in Russia
On March 28, JSC MB RUS, part of the AVTODOM group announced the start of sales of modern multifunctional pickup trucks Foton Tunland G7 in various versions. JSC MB RUS is the official distributor of Foton light-duty vehicles in Russia.
Foton Tunland G7 has a 162 hp diesel engine mated to an 8-speed automatic trans
Nissan to introduce new EVs in Europe, Africa and Middle-East
On March 27, Nissan announced new electrification and growth plans across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, under Nissan's new global business plan until March 2027, the Arc.
During the Arc period, Nissan plans to launch five new EVs in Europe, including the Nissan Leaf, Juke, and a 100% electric replacement for t
Nissan EVs save 17,500 tons of CO2 per year in Spain
On March 26, Nissan announced that its fleet of more than 10,000 electric vehicles saves the emission of 17,500 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere each year in Spain. Nissan’s EV fleet corresponds to 6% of Spain's total electric vehicle fleet.
Nissan offers three models in Spain, the second-generation Nissan Leaf, the
Nissan says Leaf EV regains eligibility for USD 3,750 U.S. tax credit
On March 6, Nissan Motor announced that its electric Leaf has regained eligibility for a USD 3,750 U.S. tax credit months after new government battery sourcing regulations took effect.
The U.S. Treasury issued guidelines in December 2023 aimed at moving the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain away from China that took
Altilium, UK partners with Nissan for EV battery recycling project
On March 4, Altilium, a clean technology group announced a collaborative project led by Nissan, to improve the sustainability of EV batteries manufactured in the UK.
Both companies will collaborate to optimize raw material recycling and develop a "closed loop" model for battery materials, reducing the need for minin
Nissan stops production of electric Leaf at Sunderland plant in the UK
On March 1, multiple sources reported that Nissan had stopped production of the all-electric Nissan Leaf at its Sunderland plant in the UK. The European customer can still place their orders until vehicle stocks run out. The Sunderland plant has produced more than 280,000 Nissan Leafs since 2013.
The company has prev
Nissan seeks to reduce costs or pull next-gen Rogue production out of U.S.
At a January 11 meeting at Nissan North America headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, the company told suppliers it expects a "significant reduction" in the cost of parts for the fourth-generation Rogue, scheduled to begin production in late 2026.
Nissan Motor Co. has asked suppliers for an average 20% cut in parts pr
Alliance announces plans for Latin America and Europe
On December 6, during the Renault-Mitsubishi-Nissan alliance meeting, the companies announced and confirmed some of their plans for Latin America and Europe.
In the case of Nissan, its CEO, Makoto Uchida, announced that they plan to launch a new 0.5-ton pickup in Laten America taking advantage of Renault's experience
Multiple EVs, notably the Ford Mustang Mach-E, may no longer be eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024
On December 7, it was reported that EVs with battery materials manufactured in China (and other “entities of concern”) will no longer be eligible for the full USD 7,500 tax credit effective on January 1, 2024.
Most attention focuses on the Ford Mustang Mach-E, which is currently eligible for a partial IRA credit of U
Nissan reported to end Leaf EV production in U.S.
Nissan will not build the next generation of the electric Leaf in North America, according to sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. production of the current-generation Leaf is scheduled to end in 2025.
Nissan has said the next-generation Leaf will be built in Sunderland, England, for the U.K. market, but has not ye
Nissan invests up to GBP 3 billion at its Sunderland plant, UK
On November 24, Nissan announced the implementation of the EV36Zero project at its Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom. Sunderland EV36Zero project, which is Nissan's blueprint for future manufacturing, will consist of three electric vehicles (EVs), three gigafactories, and up to GBP 3 billion investment.
Nissan’s
Kamaz, Russia produces first import-substituted K5 dump truck
On November 21, Kamaz assembled the first anti-sanctions dump truck of the K5 generation “KAMAZ-6595”. The production of these heavy trucks was suspended for a year, and now the updated dump truck is again leaving the Kamaz’s assembly line. The dump truck's gearbox is equipped with localized components, fuel equipmen
Wuling Motors officially unveils exterior design of 3rd-gen Hongguang MINI EV Macaron hatchback
On October 26, Wuling Motors officially unveiled the 3rd-generation Hongguang MINI EV Macaron hatchback. Co-branded with SmileyWorld, a world-renowned brand, the new vehicle features a smile aesthetic concept and has a more retro and stylish look, with five available two-tone color schemes.
The 3rd-generation Honggua
Nissan LEAF becomes eligible for USD 3,750 EV tax credit under IRA rules
On October 16, Nissan USA announced that it has been able to certify that 2024 LEAF vehicles produced in the U.S. will qualify for part of the U.S. federal EV tax credit by meeting the “battery component” requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022.
The 2024 LEAF and its AESC-supplied battery assembled
GlobalData blog: Thailand's electric odyssey: from hybrids to high-voltage EVs
In recent months, Thailand's automotive landscape has undergone a monumental transformation with the entry of two formidable Chinese EV giants, GAC Aion and Changan. They follow in the footsteps of BYD, the world's leading electric car manufacturer, which made its foray into the Thai EV market just last year. As thes
Nissan to exhibit EV concept cars at Japan Mobility Show
On October 3, Nissan announced its plans to excite visitors with an array of concept cars symbolizing the future of electrified mobility in a newly designed interactive booth set-up.
In addition to the series of all-electric concept vehicles, the booth will also showcase a number of 90th anniversary special edition p
Nissan leads evolvAD research project to bring autonomous mobility to UK
On September 27, Nissan announced that it will be leading UK's newest autonomous driving research project - evolvAD, along with its consortium partners Connected Places Catapult, Humanising Autonomy, SBD Automotive, and TRL.
The research project is jointly funded by the government and the consortium partners. The gov