"Nissan Accelerates Next-Gen Solid-State EV Battery Production for 2029 Launch"
TL;DR
Nissan plans to mass produce electric vehicles with advanced next-generation solid-state batteries by early 2029, aiming to catch up with and potentially surpass competitors like Tesla and BYD. The company's unfinished pilot plant is scheduled to begin operating a pilot production line by March 2025, with commercial production of EVs set to start in fiscal year 2028-2029. Nissan officials highlighted the potential for solid-state batteries to be more powerful, cheaper, safer, and faster to charge than current lithium-ion batteries, with plans to offer them in a range of models, including pickup trucks.
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