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Nissan solid-state EV battery project aims for ‘Cheaper Than China’

Nissan solid-state EV battery project aims for ‘Cheaper Than China’

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After announcing a new three-year collaboration with Nissan to advance low-cost, solid-state EV batteries, Gelion’s tech may be the secret to leveling the playing field with China. Nissan takes aim at China with solid-state EV batteries Nissan is betting on the breakthrough new battery tech as part of its comeback plan, as the struggling Japanese automaker looks to turn things around. The three-year project, called Cost-effective, Resilient Solid-state Li-S, is a collaboration between Gelion, Nissan Technical Center Europe (NTCE), and the University of Oxford. By combining Gelion’s NES (Nano-Encapsulated Sulfur) sulfur-based cathode active material with Nissan’s solid-state battery development capabilities, the project aims to develop the next generation of EV batteries that are safer, more affordable, and longer-lasting. Advertisement – scroll for more content Gelion’s breakthrough NES swaps expensive nickel and cobalt with low-cost sulfur, which is also widely abundant. Nissan, Gelion, and the University of Oxford will pool resources to build a high-power, high-energy solid-state lithium-sulfur battery pack. (Source: Gileon) While the total cost of the project is about $4.5 million (£3.4 million), Gelion …

Chinese cars to be built in Britain for first time by major plant | UK | News

Chinese cars to be built in Britain for first time by major plant | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Chinese cars are set to be built in Britain for the first time after Nissan struck a deal to use spare production capacity at its Sunderland plant in Tyne and Wear with rival Chinese manufacturer Chery. The agreement, announced by Nissan on Wednesday, will see the Japanese carmaker manufacture vehicles for Chery — the parent company of Jaecoo and Omoda — from next year, subject to ongoing negotiations. The deal remains non-binding, with final details still to be confirmed, including which models will be produced. What does the Nissan and Chery deal involve? Nissan said it is looking to make better use of spare capacity at its Sunderland factory, which can build more than 500,000 vehicles a year but has recently been operating well below that level due to weaker demand. Under the proposed arrangement, production of Chery-branded vehicles would begin in the UK for the first time, marking a significant shift in the British automotive manufacturing landscape. Until now, Chinese firms such as SAIC Motor and Geely have only produced vehicles in the UK …

Nissan set to build Chinese car giant’s vehicles at major Sunderland plant

Nissan set to build Chinese car giant’s vehicles at major Sunderland plant

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get our weekly Drive Smart newsletter for motoring news, reviews and advice from EV editor Steve Fowler Get motoring news, reviews and advice from EV editor Steve Fowler Get our EV editor’s weekly Drive Smart newsletter Chinese car manufacturer Chery could soon be building its cars at Nissan’s Sunderland plant following a new deal. The manufacturer, which produces Omoda and Jaecoo brands, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nissan to build its cars at the Sunderland facility. The site would remain owned by Nissan under the agreement and the team operating it would also be employed by the Japanese car maker, but Chery would build its passenger cars at the plant’s spare production line. If the deal goes through, Chery cars could be rolling off the Sunderland production line in the 2027 financial year. An announcement in May by Nissan stated that the brand would be consolidating its manufacturing operations onto a single production line to “assess future opportunities to secure full plant utilisation”. Chery, which produces Omoda and Jaecoo brands, has signed …

Nissan posts narrow profit for fiscal year, beats analysts’ estimates

Nissan posts narrow profit for fiscal year, beats analysts’ estimates

Published by Sam Flores

YOKOHAMA: Nissan on Wednesday (May 13) reported an operating profit of ¥58.0 billion (US$367.60 million) for the year that ended in March, as an improved cost performance and a one-off boost tied to US emissions regulations offset a hit from Washington’s tariffs. Analysts, according to an LSEG survey, expected the automaker to report a fiscal year loss of ¥60 billion. In the year-earlier period, it posted a profit of ¥69.8 billion. Nissan, like other carmakers, faces pressure from US tariffs, intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers in Europe and elsewhere, as well as higher material costs and supply risks from the US-Israeli war on Iran. CEO Ivan Espinosa is trying to return the automaker to growth after years of turmoil and is cutting jobs, manufacturing sites and the number of cars in its global line-up. The results were slightly better than the company’s forecast for a ¥50 billion profit that was released about two weeks ago. The company said US tariffs pushed down the full-year profit by ¥286 billion. For the current fiscal year, …

The 19 Most Exciting Cars at the Beijing Auto Show 2026

The 19 Most Exciting Cars at the Beijing Auto Show 2026

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While major motor shows in Europe and the United States are being forced to downsize or change their format, those in China continue to expand. With 1,451 vehicles on display, including 181 world premieres, the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2026 (also known as Auto China 2026) has become the largest auto show in history—and that’s in terms of both exhibition space and the number of vehicles on display. This fact itself reflects a shift in the center of gravity of the automotive industry, but that’s not all. A much larger structural transformation is actually taking place in China today. Previously, the focus was on low-priced electric vehicle models, but now price is no longer the primary point of competition. At the show, not only were there many high-end EVs and large SUVs from Chinese manufacturers equipped with advanced driver-assistance technologies and AI functions, but these technologies are also rapidly spreading to the lower price range. Chinese manufacturers’ cars offer many technologically impressive features. Lidar sensors, which use lasers for advanced driver assistance, are now …

Nissan raises fiscal 2025 operating profit forecast

Nissan raises fiscal 2025 operating profit forecast

Published by Sam Flores

TOKYO, April 27 : Nissan Motor on Monday said it expects to post an operating profit of 50 billion yen ($313.99 million) for the fiscal year that ended in March, a turnaround from a previous forecast of a loss of 60 billion yen. The Japanese automaker said the change was driven by a one-time benefit related to the revocation of U.S. emissions regulations, an improved cost performance and favourable foreign exchange effects. For the fiscal year, the company now expects a net loss of 550 billion yen, an improvement from a previous forecast for a loss of 650 billion yen. The company will unveil its full-year earnings results on May 13. It said it expects automotive free cash flow to be positive in the second half of fiscal 2025. ($1 = 159.2400 yen) Source link

Nissan to streamline global lineup to 45 models from 56

Nissan to streamline global lineup to 45 models from 56

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YOKOHAMA, Japan, April 14 : Nissan Motor said on Tuesday it plans to streamline its global lineup to 45 models from 56 and seek to deploy its artificial intelligence driving technology across 90 per cent of its lineup over the long term. The company said in a press release its ambition was to return to annual sales of 1 million vehicles in the United States by the 2030 financial year and grow its annual sales volume in Japan to 550,000 cars by that time. Source link

Nissan recalls batch of new LEAF EVs in Japan over battery defect

Nissan recalls batch of new LEAF EVs in Japan over battery defect

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The new LEAF EV is a cornerstone of Nissan’s comeback plan, but it’s already facing a recall in Japan due to a battery defect. Nissan recalls new LEAF EVs in Japan Nissan issued a recall in Japan for the new LEAF on March 27 due to a high-voltage battery issue. In a statement, Nissan said the recall was due to improperly manufactured electrode plates used in the battery cells, which could cause fragments to adhere to the modules. If the battery is repeatedly charged, it can short-circuit, triggering a malfunction warning or, in the worst-case scenario, overheating or even catching fire. Only one fire has been reported, involving a B7 LEAF with the 78 kWh battery owned by a Nissan dealer. However, it’s still under investigation whether the battery caused the fire. Advertisement – scroll for more content Nissan said it’s issuing the recall as a “preventative measure.” The recall impacts 171 Nissan LEAF models produced between December 1, 2025, and March 7, 2026. Nissan unveils the new LEAF in Japan (Source: Nissan) For those …

This new EV based on the Nissan LEAF is launching this summer

This new EV based on the Nissan LEAF is launching this summer

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It looks just like the LEAF, but it’s not wearing a Nissan badge. With its big debut just around the corner, Mitsubishi’s new EV was spotted testing for the first time. Mitsubishi readies new Nissan LEAF-based EV Nissan upgraded the LEAF for its third generation in every way possible. The all-new LEAF drops its iconic hatchback style for a taller, more crossover-SUV-like design, longer driving range, and a built-in NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Starting at under $30,000, the 2026 Nissan LEAF remains one of the most affordable EVs in the US, alongside its old rival, the Chevy Bolt EV, which was also heavily updated for the 2027 model year. The LEAF is set to spawn a sister model from Mitsubishi as the Japanese automaker teams up to spark a comeback in North America. Advertisement – scroll for more content Mitsubishi confirmed last year that it’s working with Nissan to bring a new EV, based on the LEAF, to the US and Canada, starting in summer 2026. 三菱の新モデルと思われる車両がスパイショットされました。日産 リーフの姉妹車と考えられます。 pic.twitter.com/EbxLXkgywB — NEWCAR (@NEWCARinjapan) …

How Nissan improved the wireless charging pad for faster phone juice-ups

How Nissan improved the wireless charging pad for faster phone juice-ups

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. In-car wireless chargers are notoriously finicky. Your phone can slide off the slippery charging pad at a sudden stop,  or overheat and stop charging; the case can also prevent your phone from connecting. Often, it’s a pain in the neck, not to mention an added distraction while you’re behind the wheel. Different manufacturers have tried various solutions, like Ram’s grippy upright charger, which features an anti-slip mat and an LED indicator that makes it clear when the phone is charging. However, online Ram forums and Reddit show that users still find their phones overheat, fail to charge, or require removing protective cases to work. No car manufacturer has really solved this most modern problem—yet. Automaker Nissan is staking its claim on wireless charging with its 2026 Pathfinder and Murano vehicles, both of which feature newly designed, built-in wireless chargers that keep your gadgets cool and in place while you’re on the move. Plus, Nissan says it’s the first automaker …