BRAND NAMES In the digital age with the possibility of accessing a lot of information of all kinds, the identity of a brand requires transformations that are as recognizable as possible. Here’s how the Japanese manufacturer’s signature was born by Corrado Canali In the digital age with the possibility of accessing a lot of information… Continue reading Nissan, the brand’s new logo debuts with Ariya
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Nissan revs up subscriptions as car-sharing takes back seat
TOKYO — Nissan Motor will expand its auto subscription service nationwide in Japan to entice customers who have soured on both new-vehicle purchases and car-sharing amid the pandemic. Nissan launched its ClickMobi car subscription service in March, offering a car for as little as $230 a month. The service, now available in 23 of Japan’s 47 prefectures as… Continue reading Nissan revs up subscriptions as car-sharing takes back seat
@niche: Flat battery-pack chassis promises EV design freedom
A completely flat chassis and drivetrain components housed in a vehicle’s wheels could give automotive designers limitless freedom when creating tomorrow’s electric vehicles. Reeboard flat chassis (Image: REE Automotive) This is the claim of REE Automotive, an Israeli start-up whose REEcorner architecture integrates components including braking, electric-motor, steering, and suspension into the wheel before being… Continue reading @niche: Flat battery-pack chassis promises EV design freedom
Nissan Transitions To CCS For US And Europe, Dealing CHAdeMO A Fatal Blow
When the 2021 Nissan Ariya launches in the US and Europe next year, it will come equipped with a CCS (Combo) inlet, as the brand moves away from CHAdeMO in those markets. The Nissan LEAF and the Mitsubishi Outlander plug in hybrid are currently the only two EVs available in the US that use CHAdeMO,… Continue reading Nissan Transitions To CCS For US And Europe, Dealing CHAdeMO A Fatal Blow
Nissan Ariya electric crossover SUV unveiled with up to 300 miles of range
Nissan has long been a leader in electric vehicle sales, despite really only having one EV — the functional-if-uninspiring Nissan Leaf hatchback — on the market. That changed today with the introduction of a new mid-sized SUV with up to 300 miles of range called the Ariya. First unveiled last year as a concept, the… Continue reading Nissan Ariya electric crossover SUV unveiled with up to 300 miles of range
Nissan bets on new Ariya electric SUV to symbolize its revamp, but sales plans modest
TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) on Wednesday unveiled the Ariya – an electric SUV and its first all-new global model in five years – hoping it will symbolize its road to recovery after more than a year of scandal and a precipitous decline into earnings losses. Nissan Motor Corp. displays its new Ariya… Continue reading Nissan bets on new Ariya electric SUV to symbolize its revamp, but sales plans modest
Patents Reveal Dacia Spring: The Most Affordable EV In Europe
When Carlos Ghosn said he wanted a small and affordable electric car to sell all over the world, Renault gave him the K-ZE City. The urban vehicle has a 26.8 kWh pack, good for 271 km of range under the NEDC cycle. Europe will finally have its version of that affordable EV when the Dacia… Continue reading Patents Reveal Dacia Spring: The Most Affordable EV In Europe
Tesla former VP of quality explains why 1st batch of Teslas might not be ones to get
Tesla’s former VP of quality explained the automaker’s unusual approach to testing vehicles in a news article that shows why you should maybe not buy the first batch of new Tesla vehicles. In the auto industry, Tesla is known for being an outlier in many aspects. It’s development work and testing is definitely one of… Continue reading Tesla former VP of quality explains why 1st batch of Teslas might not be ones to get
@Hyundai: Hyundai/Kia’s EV Heat Pumps a Benchmark for Other Brands
You have surely once felt that your smartphone batteries run out faster during winter. This is not just a feeling; scientifically, low temperature increases the lithium-ion battery’s internal resistance, effectively reducing its energy efficiency. The same principle applies to electric car batteries. Come winter, the EV range (distance traveled by car on a single charge)… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai/Kia’s EV Heat Pumps a Benchmark for Other Brands
Late bloomer Hyundai speeds past BYD in electric vehicle sales
SEOUL — Hyundai Motor, once a perennial also-ran in next-generation autos, has rapidly gained ground against rivals, surpassing Chinese peer BYD to take fourth place in the global electric vehicle market. The South Korean automaker held an 8% market share in the first quarter of this year, selling 24,000 vehicles, compared with BYD’s 6%, according… Continue reading Late bloomer Hyundai speeds past BYD in electric vehicle sales