Nissan's supplier, Envision AESC, announced that it would soon offer better EV batteries capable of allowing consumers' zero-emission cars to have a 1,000 km range.
The Chinese tech manufacturer is currently creating advanced electric car batteries that are usually used (around 90%) for Nissan EV models.
But, Envision AESC announced that it plans to include new automaker partners, especially those in Japan, China, and Europe.
When it comes to the United States, the EV battery maker hasn't confirmed if it will add American car developers as well.
Nissan Supplier To Offer EV Batteries With 1000KM Range
According to TechWire Asia's latest report, the 1000KM batteries of Envision AESC are expected to be mass-produced by 2024.
'On the other hand, Envision AESC also said that they expect customers across the globe to cover more than 50% of its yearly EV battery transaction.
The EV battery maker plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo, hoping that the establishment will be operational starting in 2024.
This means that the Chinese EV maker plans to expand its products to other consumers aside from Nissan.
EV Batteries Now Being Recycled
While Envision AESC focuses on offering new batteries that offer a longer road range, Redwood Materials Inc. launched a new EV battery program in California.
This new project is expected to recycle electric car cells to not go to waste. Ford and Volvo are the first automakers to join the new EV battery project, as reported by Protocol.
"This is critical to enable both the state of California and broader U.S. electrification goals," said J.B. Straubel, the former Tesla CTO, who also founded Redwood Materials Inc.
In other news, Tesla owners can soon choose between a yoke or around the steering wheel. Meanwhile, USPS rejects U.S. President Joe Biden's plea. Instead of purchasing electric trucks, the agency decided to buy gas trucks.
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