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Nissan is developing a new all-electric car based on the Renault Twingo

Nissan recently announced that it intends to develop a new car based on the Renault Twingo. It will be an all-electric car, and the information was shared during a call with investors.

The new car will be from the A-segment and will share 80% with the new Twingo. The collaboration between Nissan and Renault will accelerate the development of the car and meet the plan for its launch in 2026.

Nissan will be free from financial obligations under the Ampera project, which plans to replace nickel-magnesium-cobalt batteries with lithium-iron-phosphate batteries to reduce costs and increase range, despite the fact that NMC is more energy-dense. Charging from 10 to 80 percent of capacity is planned for 15 minutes. However, it is currently unknown whether Nissan’s upcoming entry-level electric model will use this technology.

The Ampera project will also allow for a reduction in the development time of the Twingo, from 21 to 16 months. This should also result in lower costs of goods, which would be 40 percent lower than the Renault 5. Although this does not directly apply to prices, it can be assumed that Nissan will choose a price of around 20,000 euros.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is no data for now, and some information suggests that the Twingo could use a 40 kWh battery and a 120 hp engine, like the Renault R5.

Source: Auto Express

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Nissan Fairlady Z RZ34 (400Z) by Liberty Walk

Japanese company Liberty Walk has unveiled its latest project, the Fairlady Z RZ34 (400Z). It is a specially designed body kit for the NISSAN 400Z that gives the car a more aggressive look.

The Fairlady Z RZ34 body kit includes a new set of front bumpers, front diffuser, rear diffuser, rear wing, duct bonnet hood and wide fenders. There are also AlphaRex LED headlights, new suspension, new light signatures, 18-inch wheels and an aftermarket exhaust system with variable valves.

The interior of the car has been changed, which means that there is factory equipment that includes the original 8-inch infotainment screen, 12.3-inch driver display and an eight-speaker Bose sound system, heated seats, parking sensors and a Wi-Fi hotspot for connecting mobile phones.

Under the bonnet is a 3.0 L VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6 engine with 400 hp (298 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Source: Liberty Walk

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Nissan Fairlady Z RZ34 (400Z) by Liberty Walk
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Nissan revealed a few details about the Micra EV

Nissan has officially revealed the appearance of the new generation Micra, which will be offered as an EV for the first time. With this car, the Japanese brand is trying to capitalize on the current popularity of small city cars, and the new Micra EV is intended for European customers.

The Micra EV will be built on the same platform as the all-electric Renault 5 E-Tech. The design of the car was created in Nissan’s center in London, but the project was actually developed in cooperation with Renault. The company’s chief designer, Alfonso Albaisa, said that this was the closest collaboration with the French company in history. Design-wise, it will be similar to the 20-23 concept and the K12 model, with round front and rear lights.

It will be offered with 40 kWh and 52 kWh batteries that provide a range of up to 410 kilometers on a single charge. Nissan has not yet revealed the technical details, but we can expect a single electric motor with 120 and 150 hp.

Speaking of the price, Nissan said that the Micra EV will be the most affordable car of this brand, which would mean a price of around 32,000 euros.

Source: Nissan