Nissan has presented at the Beijing Motor Show a new electric car. The Nissan Sylphy ZE looks like a Sentra, a popular model in China, but it is built on the Leaf platform (second generation). The electric car market in China is one of the most important in the world so it is not strange that Nissan presents new models there.
Nissan has not offered any specification on the capacity of the battery or the power of the electric motor. The Sylphy Zero Emission (Sylphy ZE) supposedly has an autonomy of 338 kilometers. It is possible that it has the same engine as the new Nissan Leaf with 110 kW (150 HP).
The probability of this model moving to the American or European market is very small. The Japanese manufacturer has announced that it will launch three new electric models before 2022.
In recent months, the framework conditions for a quick ramp-up of electromobility have deteriorated dramatically due to a shift in interest rates, inflation, and growing costs for batteries, automobiles, and electricity. According to the… Continue reading
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) have been praised as a promising alternative to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for long-distance transport, especially for heavy trucks that need more space and power. However, a Cambridge professor and… Continue reading
If you're a human-driving fan, you might feel left out in the current automotive landscape. With all the hype around autonomous vehicles, electric cars, and smart mobility, there's no room for the old-fashioned joy of getting behind the… Continue reading
Toyota, the world's largest automaker, has announced a massive expansion of its battery plant in North Carolina, adding $8 billion and 3,000 new jobs to its existing $5.9 billion and 2,000 jobs investment.… Continue reading
