Nissan to Reduce Hybrid Vehicle Cost by 30%

Published: Mar 9, 2023 15:23

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With the car leader Tesla launching a price war, cost reduction has become the main aim among major car companies.

With the car leader Tesla launching a price war, cost reduction has become the main aim among major car companies. Nissan Motor Co., one of Japan's three auto giants, is developing a new modular powertrain that would help simplify the production of hybrid vehicles and cut manufacturing costs by as much as 30%.

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