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Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier says Tennessee manufacturing will anchor the automaker’s turnaround after a disastrous fiscal year that ended with a $1.39 billion operating loss. Why it matters: Nissan is betting on U.S.-built hybrids to compete with Toyota while tariffs reshape the industry. The Details By the Numbers EVXL’s Take Meunier’s back-to-basics approach shows…
A groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid project at California’s Redwood Coast Airport is demonstrating how electric vehicles can serve as more than just transportation—they’re becoming mobile power plants that strengthen grid resilience and reduce costs. PG&E, Nissan, Fermata Energy, and the Schatz Energy Research Center at Cal Poly Humboldt have successfully integrated two previous-generation Nissan Lea
Nissan has developed prototype solid-state battery cells that promise to double driving range while cutting charging times in half compared to current lithium-ion batteries. The Japanese automaker achieved these performance targets through a partnership with U.S.-based LiCAP Technologies, marking a critical milestone in next-generation EV battery development—even as the company bleeds billions and
Nissan Motor Co. has announced the closure of vehicle production at its Oppama plant in Japan by the end of fiscal year 2027, a strategic move tied to the company’s push for profitability amid evolving electric vehicle demands. This decision affects a facility that pioneered the mass-market EV with the Nissan Leaf in 2010. Strategic…
Nissan is making a bold move to recapture its electric vehicle (EV) crown with the launch of the third-generation Leaf, unveiled on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. This revamped model, showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show, aims to revive the company’s EV dominance after slipping from a mass-market pioneer to a laggard since the original Leaf…
Nissan, a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, may sell its global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, valued at $700 million, as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy to navigate financial challenges. According to a recent report by Nikkei Asia, the Japanese automaker is exploring asset sales to stabilize its operations after reporting a…
Following the collapse of merger talks between Nissan and Honda in February 2025, Toyota reportedly reached out to Nissan to explore a potential partnership, according to Japan’s Mainichi Shimbun via Automotive News. This move underscores Toyota’s ambition to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) strategy amid intensifying global competition, offering significant implications for EV enthusiasts and…
Nissan Motor Co., once a pioneer in electric vehicles with the Leaf, reported a staggering $4.5 billion net loss for fiscal 2024, its worst financial performance in 25 years, prompting a drastic restructuring plan. Bloomberg reported that the Japanese automaker is grappling with an outdated lineup, declining U.S. sales, and looming tariffs, raising questions about…
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