Effectively, that was quick. Yesterday we wrote about the opportunity of Nissan and Honda teaming up in a technique or one other to develop electrical automobile tech collectively, and now the 2 corporations have confirmed what was initially reported by Nikkei Asia.
The Japanese automakers signed a memorandum of understanding for a feasibility research of a strategic partnership within the fields of auto electrification and intelligence, a joint press launch revealed as we speak reveals.
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Nissan and Honda are formally seeking to work collectively on electrical automobiles. The 2 Japanese corporations signed a memorandum of understanding for a feasibility research as we speak.
In different phrases, the 2 corporations gained’t begin working collectively on a brand-new EV simply but, but when they discover widespread floor throughout this feasibility research, they’ll collaborate on software program improvement, core parts associated to EVs (like batteries), and complementary merchandise, the discharge stated.
Yesterday’s report from Nikkei Asia talked about that Nissan was weighing a partnership with Honda to collectively develop a brand new electrical axle (e-axle), in addition to a shared EV platform. If this occurs, we’d see totally different EVs from the 2 Nippon producers that sit on the identical structure, very like Basic Motors is utilizing its Ultium platform for all its new battery-powered automobiles.
Talking of Ultium and GM, Honda had a take care of the American auto large that resulted within the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX all-electric crossovers. The partnership ought to have continued till no less than 2027 and was supposed to offer delivery to no less than one reasonably priced EV, however that plan was scrapped.
Now, Honda would possibly do with Nissan what couldn’t be achieved with GM. Each Japanese names have a number of new EVs within the works, together with sedans and SUVs, however they’re nonetheless no less than two years away from turning into actuality. Because it stands as we speak, Nissan sells the Leaf and Ariya in the US, whereas Honda has the GM Ultium-based Prologue and Acura ZDX at dealerships.