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06-28-2009, 08:40 PM | #1 |
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REPORT: Nissan considering building EVs and batteries in the U.S.
06-22-2009 07:31 AM
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Nissan Nissan EV-02 prototype - click above for high res image gallery Earlier this year, Nissan applied for low interest loans under the Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program. In order to qualify for those loans, Nissan would have to use the government funds to build something "green" in the U.S., and it appears that if Nissan gets the loan it plans to build electric vehicles at its Smyrna, Tennessee assembly plant. The line, which is expected to have a capacity of 50-100,000 units annually, could be up and running by 2012. Automotive Energy Supply Company, the Nissan-NEC battery joint venture, also plans to set up shop in Smyrna. Initial production of both batteries and electric cars will start in Japan in 2010. Reuters is reporting that Nissan is expecting to get approval for a loan of $1 billion for the assembly and battery projects. Gallery: Quick Drive: Nissan EV-02 prototype [Source: Reuters] Photos Copyright (C)2009 Sam Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc. REPORT: Nissan considering building EVs and batteries in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkÂ*|Â*Email thisÂ*|Â*Comments More... |
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