GLOBAL DECARBONISATION
60 %
OF NISSANS ARE EXPECTED TO BE EVs BY 2030
The Ariya, which offered up to 289 miles of range and started at around US $ 40,000, struggled against competitors despite its advanced dual-motor e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system.
Up until 2030, Nissan plans to launch 34 electrified models worldwide, expecting EVs to account for 40 % of sales globally by 2026 and reach 60 % by the end of the decade.
The company is also developing new platform architectures and forming strategic partnerships with Renault and Honda to accelerate EV development.
Nissan’ s Sakura was Japan’ s best-selling EV for the past three consecutive years and is popular for its daily driving range and compact design.
Nissan says:“ With the installation of the Ao-Solar Extender, the development team hopes that users can further reduce reliance on charging infrastructure.
“ Analysis of driving data from Sakura owners shows that many primarily travel short distances for errands and school runs, suggesting that solar-generated power could nearly eliminate the need for gridbased charging for a significant portion of owners.
“ Moreover, the solar system can serve as an emergency power source during disasters.”
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