Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has announced it will take a 25% stake in ChargeScape, a software company that connects electric utilities, automakers and drivers, and that it is deploying two power management systems using second-life batteries from the Nissan LEAF. ChargeScape is a joint venture founded in 2023 by BMW, Ford and Honda, each with … Continue reading “Nissan to give second life to LEAF batteries at corporate HQ, takes stake in ChargeScape”
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Nissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce yearly carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker’s U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The automaker announced Thursday that it is … Continue reading “Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker's headquarters”
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YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Formula E Team will pair Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato for the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, forming an experienced and competitive driver line-up. Following a fruitful partnership in the GEN2 era, Rowland enjoyed a strong Season 10 with the team. The British driver took two victories, including a … Continue reading “Nissan Formula E Team to field Rowland and Nato for Season 11”
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Nissan Leaf owners are getting a new, higher-power, bidirectional charger option Using the FE-20 bidirectional charger won’t void the Leaf’s warranty Nissan didn’t say how much the FE-20 bidirectional charger costs Nissan has approved an updated bidirectional charger for use with its Leaf EV, giving owners another option for using their cars as mobile energy … Continue reading “Nissan Leaf gets 20-kw bidirectional charger for US”
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Japanese automakers Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly discuss a framework to develop vehicle electrification. Nissan and Honda are in discussions to develop environmental and electrification technologies as well as software to accelerate autonomous driving and EV adoption. Mitsubishi’s participation aims to provide further synergies. “Nissan … Continue reading “Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to partner on electrification”
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Rowland and Fenestraz aiming to continue their strong form at Tempelhof Airport Nissan Formula E Team is ready to take on the revised track layout around the popular Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit this weekend in Rounds 9 and 10 of the 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Berlin will mark the first of four … Continue reading “Nissan Formula E Team lands in Germany for revamped Berlin double-header”