Nissan News
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EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense in different types of vehicles, according to one of Nissan’s top U.S. executives.
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Next pickup for Nissan and Mitsubishi may get PHEV, EV versions
Mitsubishi will reportedly use Nissan's EV tech for a North American electric model, while Nissan may tap into Mitsubishi PHEV tech for models including a pickup.
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Nissan hybrids and PHEVs US-bound, 3-row electric SUV for 2028
Nissan plans to launch its e-Power hybrid models in the U.S. in 2026, with EVs to follow.
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2024 Nissan Leaf gets $3,750 EV tax credit back
This credit effectively cuts the price of the Leaf to $25,485 for many households.
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2024 Nissan Ariya costs up to $6,000 less, Tesla adapter coming
And with the 304-mile Venture+ front-wheel drive model now priced at $42,580, buyers only have to pay $1,600 extra to get the long-range pack.
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Report: Nissan may build Fisker Alaska electric pickup, its own derivative
A U.S.-made Nissan electric truck might result from a partnership that would also build the Fisker Alaska—and, potentially, keep Fisker financially afloat.
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The Ariya isn’t class-leading in efficiency or charging, but it sure does bode well for the look and feel of future Nissan EVs.
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Nissan confirms electric Juke, Leaf replacement among EVs for Europe
There's a more exciting EV future for the Nissan compact crossovers, as well as a confirmed look for the next-generation Leaf.
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Nissan e-Power hybrid tech might evolve for US on the way to EVs
The long-anticipated series-hybrid system from Nissan isn’t U.S.-bound yet, but executives hinted that it might make sense as a bridge toward fully electric pickups or SUVs—with a new parallel-hybrid twist.
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Nissan hopes its solid-state EV batteries won’t need cooling at all
It still sees solid-state batteries making sense in electric pickups and SUVs by the end of the decade.
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Nissan Hyper Punk EV concept visualizes a coupe for creatives
As the edgiest of four EV concepts headed to the Tokyo auto show, the Hyper Punk concept sees sporty electric coupes as a canvas for expression.
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Nissan EV concept reimagines the minivan around solid-state batteries
Solid-state batteries and autonomous driving capability are core technologies allowing Nissan to take another look at the minivan as the roadtrip vehicle of choice in the electrified age.
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The credit—half the maximum amount of $7,500—can be applied to any new 2024 Leaf models purchased and placed in service by Dec. 31, 2023.
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Nissan Hyper Adventure EV brings a design edge to off-roading
The Hyper Adventure concept is part of a series of “advanced EV concepts” due to debut October 25 at the Tokyo show.
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2023 Nissan Ariya EV recall issue requires in-person software fix
If a drive-system fail-safe is triggered, torque to the driven wheels will be cut off until the vehicle is powered off and restarted, according to the NHTSA.
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Nissan Hyper Urban concept EV taps V2G tech, flaunts bold design
The first of a series of Tokyo-bound concept vehicles is the Hyper Urban electric crossover envisioned to target "urban- and suburban-based professionals."
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Sporty Nissan EV concept cues an all-EV lineup for Europe by 2030
Nissan revealed an all-electric successor to the Micra in concept form, as it accelerated its EV targets for Europe, despite the U.K. government's plan to relax requirements for plug-in vehicles.
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Report: Future Nissan EV lineup includes Leaf sequel
Starting around 2025, a boxy counterpoint to the Ariya and a replacement for the Leaf may join the electric sedan set to be made in Mississippi.
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While Nissan deserves credit for being among the first automakers to launch a modern EV, its progress in growing sales has been slow.
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2018-2023 Nissan Leaf EV recalled for cruise-control acceleration flaw
After disengaging one of the Leaf's types of cruise control, it might accelerate again due to faulty programming in its vehicle control module.
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Nissan will adopt Tesla NACS charging for Ariya, future EVs
Nissan EVs for other markets will keep with the CCS standard. Meanwhile, the 2024 Nissan Leaf is continuing on with its CHAdeMO charge port.
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2024 Nissan Leaf: Only new EV with CHAdeMO returns unchanged
Pricing is up only slightly versus 2023, and the Leaf continues to take advantage of the CHAdeMO charging interface that predated Tesla's connector.
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Nissan Arizon is an electric SUV concept conceived for China
The Arizon is built on the same platform as the Ariya and most of its distinguishing features are tech-related, not mechanical.
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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya dances with e-4orce AWD, delivers on comfort
The Ariya e-4orce electric SUV uses all four of its drive wheels to show that faster can also feel level-headed.
Bengt Halvorson