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Nissan to use brain imaging to improve Formula E driver performance
Nissan is launching an innovative program focused on brain function and anatomy research, training and development for its Formula E drivers Sebastien Buemi and Oliver Rowland. The program, called Nissan Brain to Performance, uses advanced brain imaging and analysis to determine the anatomical specifics of high performance, professional drivers. The program aims to develop bespoke,…
Nissan unveils new battery ‘gigafactory’ in Sunderland
Nissan has announced details of a new battery "gigafactory" that will enable its Sunderland car plant to increase production of electric vehicles. Building on Nissan's 35 years of manufacturing in Sunderland, the project will create 6,200 jobs at Nissan and its UK suppliers, including more than 900 new Nissan jobs and 750 new Envision AESC…
Nissan study claims EV owners driving further than ICE counterparts
A new study commissioned by car maker Nissan claims that European EV drivers are travelling 630 kilometres further annually than European internal combustion engine (ICE) drivers. The study reveals EV drivers are totalling on average more than 14,200km yearly, compared to their ICE driver counterparts, who are averaging 13,600km. Ahead of World Environment Day on…
7 in 10 European drivers now considering electric, claims Nissan survey
The automotive industry is now on the cusp of a driving revolution with 70 per cent of European motorists considering an electric vehicle for their next car. At least that's according to Nissan which surveyed 3,500 petrol and diesel, and 3,500 electric car owners spread across seven countries and regions, including the UK. Overall, 89…
Nissan reduces LEAF prices for Plug-In Car Grant eligibility
Nissan has confirmed price reductions of both the 40kWh and 62kWh versions of its LEAF electric vehicle, effective from April. As a result, all grades of LEAF and both battery capacities (40kWh and 62kWh) are eligible for the revised Plug-In Car Grant of £2,500, which is offered on electric vehicles under £35,000 RRP. The reduced…
Nissan announces renewable energy expansion at Sunderland Plant
Nissan has today announced plans for a major expansion to renewable energy generation at its plant in Sunderland, UK. Complementing the plant’s existing wind turbines and solar farm, the proposed 20MW solar farm extension represents a further step in Nissan’s path to carbon neutrality, claims the manufacturer. If approved, the 37,000-panel extension would result in…
New Nissan Qashqai features ‘flank protection’
Nissan has taken the wraps off the latest version of the UK's most produced car - the Qashqai - and it's stuffed full of in-car technology. The third generation of the family car, which has been designed in London, features 'Flank Protection', which alerts the driver if they are at risk of contact with an…
Tech Digest daily round up: Facebook blocks Australian news content
Facebook has blocked Australian media organisations and users from sharing news content on the platform, in an escalating disagreement between tech firms and the Australian government that could ultimately become a test case for media regulations and the way people consume news around the world. Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2268431-facebooks-australian-news-ban-is-a-fight-the-whole-world-should-watch/#ixzz6mpa1Fipc Nissan is to increase investment in its…
Tech Digest daily round up: Nissan ‘quits talks’ with Apple over driverless car
Nissan has quit talks with Apple over its secretive Project Titan electric autonomous vehicle project. Discussions didn't reach an advanced stage, the Financial Times reports, with the two companies apparently disagreeing about branding. Nissan said today (Monday 15th February) it wasn't in talks with Apple about developing self-driving cars, after Hyundai also denied reports it was…
Nissan launching LEAF10 to mark 10th anniversary of EV
Nissan has launched the LEAF10, a special edition of the popular all-electric car, to celebrate 10 years of sales as the first mass-market EV in the world. Available in UK dealerships from today, the LEAF10 features a comprehensive suite of technologies, including in-car Wi-Fi plus new connected services. The latest special version also boasts the…