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Nissan to launch affordable bi-directional EV charging from 2026
Technology to support transition to net zero and lower electricity bills Nissan first automotive brand to achieve Grid certification for AC-based solution in the UK Launch to commence in UK and expand to European markets Initiative progresses commitment of The Arc, business plan Nissan has announced it will launch affordable on-board bi-directional charging on selected…
Google wins challenge against EU fine, EVs outnumber petrol cars in Norway
Google has won its challenge against a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine from the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The bloc accused Google of abusing its market dominance by restricting third-party rivals from displaying search ads between 2006 and 2016. Europe's second-top court ruled the European Commission - which levied the fine - "committed errors…
Nissan brings modified X-Trail e-4orce to European ski slopes
Nissan is bringing the all-wheel drive strengths of its e-4ORCE technology to European ski slopes this winter, with the creation of an X-Trail e-4ORCE modified for mountain rescue needs. The modifications to the X-Trail Mountain Rescue include the replacement of the wheels with snow tracks, giving traction on slippery pistes, while the rear seats have…
Nissan announces plans to build 3 EVs in Sunderland, Samsung patents ‘glasses’
Three EVs (Qashqai, Juke and Leaf) will be manufactured at Nissan's Sunderland plant, pictured above. Image: Nissan Nissan and its partners have announced a £2bn plan to build three electric car models at its Sunderland factory. The Japanese firm will build electric Qashqai and Juke models at the plant alongside the…
Nissan unveils Hyper Urban concept ahead of Japan Mobility Show
In the lead up to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month, Nissan is revealing a series of all-electric concept vehicles, the first of which is the Nissan Hyper Urban pictured above. The series, to be revealed one by one in digital form leading up to the show’s press day on October 25,…
Nissan-backed evolvAD autonomous driving project gets underway
evolvAD, the UK’s newest autonomous driving research project backed by Nissan and funded by the UK Government, has officially got underway. To enhance the UK’s autonomous drive capability and technically support the supply chain’s readiness for mass adoption, evolvAD will put Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) through their paces on a variety of urban…
Disinformation most active on X claims EU, iPhone 15 Pro overheating reports
X, formerly Twitter, has the biggest proportion of disinformation of six big social networks, a European Commission study has suggested. It examined over 6,000 unique social media posts across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube. The study analysed content in three countries deemed particularly at risk to disinformation - Spain, Poland and Slovakia. The…
Nissan unveils electric concept car to mark 20th anniversary of London design studio
New Nissan 20-23 Concept car designed at Nissan Design Europe (NDE) unveiled by CEO Makoto Uchida to celebrate studio’s 20 years in London Sporty urban electric concept car revealed outdoors on barge directly opposite NDE, reflecting its location in the heart of London Inspired by Nissan’s Formula E participation, as well as online simulator racing To celebrate…
Nissan partners with EDF and PodPoint for ‘free year of EV driving’
EV drivers could enjoy a year’s free motoring when they purchase a new car from a Nissan dealership. The manufacturer has teamed up with Pod Point, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging, and EDF – Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity. Customers can claim 10,000 free miles by following a five-step process – and…
Nissan survey shows link between gaming and gainful employment
Parents worried about their kids’ screentime this summer are being offered reassurance from two professional race drivers who have developed skills from playing motorsports video games. Nissan Formula E Team race driver Sacha Fenestraz and sim driver Luca Ghiotto both say that time spent playing driving games when they were younger have helped them hone…
