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04-12-2017, 06:44 AM
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Hiroto Saikawa, Nissan’s new chief executive who took office on April 1, said the company would revitalize its electric-car program. In an interview with Automotive News (http://www.autonews.com/article/20170410/OEM02/304109954/new-nissan-boss-puts-focus-on-2-trouble-spots) published today, Saikawa said the turnaround would begin with the next-generation LEAF, which is due before the end of 2017. Unfortunately, Saikawa did not indicate how much range the next-generation LEAF would have. Instead, he kicked the can down the road—to 2020.
Saikawa said that a future Nissan model (or models)—expected in three to four years—would provide about 300 miles on a single charge. “It will have a usable range of 300 miles,” he said. “I believe that the technology will take us there.” Saikawa believes that offering longer range will make Nissan electric cars competitive with traditional vehicles in the United States. He did not say if Nissan would use the LEAF nameplate for a new and improved EV.
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Hiroto Saikawa, Nissan’s new chief executive who took office on April 1, said the company would revitalize its electric-car program. In an interview with Automotive News (http://www.autonews.com/article/20170410/OEM02/304109954/new-nissan-boss-puts-focus-on-2-trouble-spots) published today, Saikawa said the turnaround would begin with the next-generation LEAF, which is due before the end of 2017. Unfortunately, Saikawa did not indicate how much range the next-generation LEAF would have. Instead, he kicked the can down the road—to 2020.
Saikawa said that a future Nissan model (or models)—expected in three to four years—would provide about 300 miles on a single charge. “It will have a usable range of 300 miles,” he said. “I believe that the technology will take us there.” Saikawa believes that offering longer range will make Nissan electric cars competitive with traditional vehicles in the United States. He did not say if Nissan would use the LEAF nameplate for a new and improved EV.
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