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......»»
Study provides insights into motor organ of model legume Medicago truncatula
Plants have evolved multiple movement behaviors to optimize their development and environmental adaptation. Previous study has found that a defection of pulvinus development would result in abnormal leaf movement. However, no public transcriptome or.....»»
Ford, Nissan dealerships sell in four states
Serra Automotive Inc., Krause Auto Group and first-time franchised dealership buyers were among purchasers of stores in first-quarter and second-quarter transactions......»»
Nissan"s Datsun comeback comes to a close
The last plant churning out Datsun vehicles has ceased production, less than a decade after former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn resurrected the brand with grand visions of mass volume......»»
First leaf fossil study of Borneo"s rainforest reveals current ecosystem is ancient
The first study of leaf fossils conducted in the nation of Brunei on the island of Borneo has revealed that the current dominant tree group, the dipterocarps, has dominated the rainforests for at least 4 million years, according to an international r.....»»
Bigger slant for a better plant: Decoding leaf angle genetics for better crop yields
Plants have been the primary source of our food for ages. With the human population growing rapidly, there is a continual increase in the demand for food produce. Since agricultural land is limited, fulfilling this increasing demand requires finding.....»»
Uncovering the spread of coffee leaf rust disease
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, yet there are still many unknowns in the coffee-growing business. Now, researchers from Japan have shed new light on the nature of a disease that seriously affects coffee plants......»»
Nissan teases EVs with "game-changing" battery tech for 2028
According to a report from the Associated Press, Nissan is working with NASA on the project. When complete, the battery tech will be stable enough for use in a pacemaker. For vehicle applications, the solid-state batteries will be about half the size.....»»
Nissan, NASA Teaming Up On Solid-State Batteries
Nissan is working with NASA on a new type of battery for electric vehicles that promises to charge more quickly and be lighter yet safe, the Japanese automaker said Friday. CBS News reports: The all-solid-state battery will replace the lithium-ion ba.....»»
Nissan, NASA aim to ditch rare, pricey metals in solid-state batteries
Partnership to use computational materials science to speed development. Enlarge / Nissan is hoping that it can use computational materials science to find new battery materials faster. (credit: Nissan) Nissan is partnering wi.....»»
Nissan Ariya first drive
The Ariya is a crossover all-electric SUV that combines performance and luxury in equal measure......»»
What we learned by driving the prototype Nissan Ariya EV crossover
Nissan's next EV aims for much more mainstream appeal than the hatchback Leaf. Enlarge / The electric crossover market is starting to get crowded. This is one of the newest entrants: the Nissan Ariya. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
Collaborative team proves leaf width and biomass correlation in cowpea
In a collaboration between RIPE researchers and cowpea breeders from Ahmadu Bello University and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, the width of cowpea leaves was found to correlate with above-ground biomass across diverse germpla.....»»
Japan"s carmakers betting on all-solid-state battery
While the lithium-ion battery is widely used in electric vehicles (EV), the technology offers a limited driving range. The all-solid-state battery looks the most promising among all the solutions to address range anxiety. Toyota, Nissan, and Honda ar.....»»
Discovery uncovers a new leaf for redwoods
Redwoods are among the most well-studied trees on the planet, and yet their mysteries continue to surprise and delight scientists and nature lovers......»»
From museum to laptop: A visual leaf library is a new tool for identifying plants
Fossil plants reveal the evolution of green life on Earth, but the most abundant samples that are found—fossil leaves—are also the most challenging to identify. A large, open-access visual leaf library developed by a Penn State-led team provides.....»»
Infiniti promotes Keeys to Americas group VP
Craig Keeys, a Nissan regional vice president, has more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing, aftersales and logistics......»»
This gene regulates positive and negative immune responses in plants
The mechanism of plant defense mediated by the non-expressor of pathogenesis-related (NPR) genes in monocots (plants having a single embryonic leaf) is not well-documented. Now, scientists from Tokyo University of Science have discovered how the NPR.....»»
Detecting plant leaf disease using deep learning on a mobile device
The visual and tactile examination of plant leaves is a standard method for identifying disease in crops and horticultural products. However, such an approach can be highly subjective and is dependent on the skills of the examiners. Writing in the In.....»»
A simple model predicts household lead exposure risk
Although it is a naturally occurring metal, lead can be toxic to humans, especially children. Since 1978, lead has been phased out of many products in the United States (including paint and gasoline), but its remnants can still be found in soil, pain.....»»
AT&T is shutting down its 3G network. Here"s how it could impact you
Twenty years after 3G was first introduced in the United States, paving the way for a new generation of mobile apps, the network is officially being phased out......»»