Nissan Leaf EV will be phased out
Nissan bet billions that the world was ready for an electric car back in 2010. But the Leaf never lit up the market, and now as the industry rushes to EVs, Nissan is preparing to phase it out......»»
Nissan delays next-gen Frontier as factory prepares for EV transition
Production of the current Frontier has been extended two years to the 2029 model year, according to a supplier memo......»»
New leaf-tailed gecko from Madagascar is a master of disguise
Leaf-tailed geckos are masters of camouflage. Some species have skin flaps around the whole body and head, as well as flattened tails. During the day, they rest head-down on tree trunks with these skin flaps spread out, and blend seamlessly into thei.....»»
Throwing shade: Model maps NYC street trees" cooling benefits
Cornell researchers' "leaf-level" visualization of every tree in New York City—and how much shade each provides—could inform new strategies for mitigating extreme heat there, and in other cities coping with record-breaking temperatures......»»
"Forever chemicals" could be phased out in Australia under new restrictions. Here"s what you need to know
There's growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals.".....»»
Fossil reveals leaf-eating among earliest birds
A new type of analysis of a spectacular 120-million-year-old fossil skeleton of the extinct early bird Jeholornis from northeastern China has revealed the oldest evidence for birds eating leaves, marking the earliest known evolution of arboreal plant.....»»
Late to EV party, Japan"s Big 3 play catch-up
Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti, Honda and Acura are in a race to catch up on EVs......»»
Nissan may start exporting from China as sales slump
CEO Makoto Uchida says Nissan had not yet decided on an export plan or determined a target market for China-made product. But he says Nissan must consider emergency measures to boost business in China, where sales slumped 46 percent in the quarter......»»
Nissan and Renault revamp alliance with $663 million EV investment
The 24-year alliance started to fray with the arrest of Carlos Ghosn in 2019. Enlarge / The Renault Zoe (left) and Nissan Leaf (right) were two early mass-market EVs. (credit: Nissan) Nissan has agreed to invest $663 mil.....»»
Scientists realize optical phased array calibration via pointwise optimization
An optical phased array (OPA) is a nonmechanical beam-steering control device with high directivity and deflection efficiency. Due to its high resolution, fast response, and absence of inertia, the OPA is widely applied in LiDAR, free-space optical c.....»»
Nissan eyes exporting more from China as sales slump
CEO Makoto Uchida says Nissan had not yet decided on an export plan or determined a target market for China-made product. But he says Nissan must consider emergency measures to boost business in China, where sales slumped 46 percent in the quarter......»»
Nissan will invest up to $663M in Renault"s Ampere EV spinoff
The agreement to finalize the terms of their partnership caps months of sometimes tense negotiations over issues such as the sharing of future intellectual property......»»
Nissan preps an old engine plant to make solid-state EV batteries
In a symbolic move for Japan's auto industry, Nissan is prepping its oldest factory, the sprawling Yokohama engine plant, for pilot production next year of cutting-edge solid-state batteries, the holy grail of next-generation EVs......»»
Nissan is the next automaker to adopt Tesla-style EV charging plugs
From 2024, Nissan Ariyas will be able to use an adapter to charge at Superchargers. Enlarge / Model-year 2023 and 2024 Nissan Ariyas will feature CCS1 ports like this, but from 2025 Nissan is moving to the NACS plug. (credit: Ste.....»»
EV registrations cool for once-hot brands
The EV market is growing but brands including Ford, Kia and Nissan are underperforming as Tesla soaks up most of the new volume, according to new registration data......»»
EV registrations cool for some brands that were hot last year
The EV market is growing but brands including Ford, Kia and Nissan are underperforming as Tesla soaks up half of the new volume, according to new registration data......»»
Zeigler Auto buys Kia-Nissan, GMC and Hyundai dealerships
Zeigler Auto Group of Kalamazoo, Mich., acquired Elhart Automotive in Holland, Mich., to expand its Michigan and Midwest presence......»»
Nissan to recall 1.38 million cars in U.S., Europe, Japan
Nissan is issuing a recall of about 1.38 million cars globally of models including Note, Kicks, Serena and Leaf......»»
Study looks at summer solstice effect on leaf senescence
In a warming climate, spring keeps getting earlier. But the timing of leaf fall in autumn has been more of a mystery. For the first time, a study by researchers including biologist Susanne Renner in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Lou.....»»
Nissan prepares Mississippi assembly plant for an electric age
According to a supplier production schedule, assembly on a pair of electric sedans begins in Canton in 2026. A couple of battery-powered crossovers follow in 2027 and 2028......»»
Save $350 on this lawn mower, string trimmer, and leaf blower bundle
The 4th of July is great if you want to pick up deals for lawn care, and this Greenworks bundle that includes a lawnmower, blower, and trimmer is only $650!.....»»