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Nissan will launch 30 new models by 2026

Two weeks ago Nissan revealed the new generation of 2+2 sports car, the Nissan GT-R (model code: R35). This is the last edition of this model, which arrived on the market 17 years ago. Now, as part of “The Arc” business plan, Nissan will launch 30 new models over the next two years.

Nissan’s goal is to sell one million cars a year, and that should be helped by 30 new cars, 14 of which will be powered by a gasoline engine. Also, the intention is to reduce the production costs of next-generation electric vehicles by more than 25 percent, in order to cope with the increasing pressure of cars coming from the neighboring country (China).

The new generation will consist of an electric crossover as the successor to the Leaf model, the next-gen Micra based on the R5 platform, the all-electric Juke and the recently introduced Kicks. Also, the arrival of several SUVs, minivans, mid-sized pickups, as well as a number of Infiniti models is expected. It is realistic to expect a new generation of the Patrol model as a rival to the Land Cruiser, a renewed Qashqai for the European market, the upcoming minivan Elgrand for the Japanese market and a new version of the Skyline.

Also, Nissan plans to increase its investment in electric cars by 70% in the coming years, which will cover the entire range of segments with 34 new cars. As a result, 40 percent of Nissan’s fleet will be electric by 2026 and 60 percent by 2030.

Nissan will develop the electric vehicles in groups using modular manufacturing techniques and shorter development cycles with the aim of reducing costs by 30 percent compared to the current model, the Nissan Ariya.

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The last generation of Nissan GT-R

In 2007, Nissan introduced a 2+2 sports car, the Nissan GT-R (model code: R35), and after 17 years it seems that the new edition could be the last generation of this model. Nissan has prepared several changes for the Japanese-market GT-R, including a blue interior and Nismo details for the T-Spec and Track Edition models.

The pride of the Japanese automotive industry in the latest edition did not undergo any design changes to the exterior. The interior that we can see in the previous generation is also retained, but now Japanese customers can optionally choose Heaven blue upholstery.

The new Nissan GT-R is already available to order in Japan, with first deliveries expected in June. Prices are slightly higher than last year and range from $97,703 for the base GT-R Pure Edition model to $207,088 for the most expensive GT-R Nismo Special Edition. Some rumors say that Nissan will produce only 1,500 units, but there is still no official confirmation.

When it comes to the powertrain, the new generation GT-R is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 twin-turbo engine with 573 hp (427 kW) in the standard GT-R model, or 608 hp (453 kW) in the Nismo. The Premium Edition T-Spec and Track Edition now feature high-precision weight-balanced piston rings, connecting rods and crankshafts, previously exclusive to the Nismo Special Edition.

At the Japan Mobility Show, Nissan introduced the all-electric concept Nissan Hyper Force, which should replace the GT-R model. It is predicted that the car should reach the market by 2030.

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Nissan and JLR Group will use Formula E technology

The use of racing car technology in road legal cars is nothing new, but many manufacturers are choosing this way to increase the performance of their new electric models. One of them is Nissan and the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Group, which, using the experience from their Formula E teams, are trying to keep up with the growing competition in the electric vehicle segment.

Formula E is ideal for the development of electric mobility, and it should be noted that Formula E cars start each race with only 60% battery capacity, and the rest must be generated by braking. This forces manufacturers to develop more efficient systems and better software to improve performance and autonomy.

The Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Group is investing £15 billion in the production of electric vehicles, and will use silicon carbide inverter technology. This solution was primarily developed for their Formula E cars, but will also be used to improve efficiency in future premium electric models. JLR has already used the knowledge gained from managing battery temperatures to improve the range of the Jaguar I-Pace by 20 kilometers.

Nissan also plans to produce 19 all-electric models over the next two years, and Nissan Formula E team boss Tommaso Volpe said their race car’s software was originally based on that of the Nissan Leaf.

Source: Reuters