EV batteries

AUG

2016

Renault-Nissan Alliance Team

Electric vehicles: more than one million owners can't be wrong…

A significant milestone in the electric vehicle story was reached in 2015: more than 1 million electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids could be found on the world’s roads.

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Category: Sustainability
Under: zero emission|EV batteries|EV|charging infrastructure
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JUL

2016

Renault-Nissan Alliance Team

Labour of love: Nissan employees build 48 kWh LEAF prototype in their spare time

In a demonstration of their passion for innovation, Nissan engineers have created a prototype Nissan LEAF with a 48 kWh battery – in their spare time.

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Category: Company news
Under: Nissan|LEAF|Intelligent Mobility|EV batteries
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MAY

2016

Renault-Nissan Alliance Team

Nissan Motor and Nissan Arc develop new analysis method to boost lithium-ion battery capacity

Nissan announced today joint development of an atomic analysis methodology that will aid in boosting the performance of lithium-ion batteries, and ultimately extend the driving range of zero-emission electric vehicles.

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Category: Sustainability
Under: innovation|Nissan|lithium-ion battery|EV batteries
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FEB

2016

Renault-Nissan Alliance Team

Connected Energy and Renault to collaborate on energy storage and EV charging technology

Renault will provide used EV batteries to Connected Energy Ltd for second-life application in its E-STOR product
E-STOR is a revolutionary energy storage system that can reduce costs and enable more flexible and efficient use of energy – including high capacity fast charging

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Category: Partnerships
Under: EV batteries|E-STOR|Connected Energy|charging stations
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SEP

2015

Renault-Nissan Alliance Team

A revolution in EV driving: 2016 LEAF 30 kWh delivers 250 km range

• 26% increase in LEAF driving range - up to 250 km* on a single charge
• Another first as Nissan introduces 30kWh battery technology to the sector
• Significant battery updates improve performance
• Longer range headlines 2016MY update that further extends Nissan's lead over rivals
• New NissanConnect EV infotainment system with greater functionality; off-board telematics for remote operations
• Exterior design update with revised details and new colour option

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Category: Company news
Under: Nissan|LEAF|EV batteries|EV
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APR

2014

Renault-Nissan Alliance Team

Harvesting a solar farm

The manmade Japanese island of Yumeshima is now home to the world’s first large-scale energy storage system, a project that also highlights the potential to reuse electric vehicle batteries.

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