Nissan to Cut EV and Hybrid Car Costs by 30% with Powertrain Overhaul
Nissan recently announced its plans to streamline the assembly of parts that propel its vehicles, using the same core components across different models and modularized powertrains that include multiple components in a single unit. The strategy is set to reduce the cost of the company’s EVs and hybrid models as well as the use of expensive raw materials, reinforcing Nissan’s shift to electrification. A new approach to powertrains In what Nissan is calling its “X-in-1” development strategy, the company plans to apply the same powertrain components, such as electric motors and inverters, across various models as well as modularizing multiple core components into single units. Through this method, Nissan has developed a 3-in-1 powertrain prototype intended for use in its electric vehicles, which modularizes the motor, inverter, and reducer. A 5-in-1 prototype, which additionally modularizes the generator and increaser, is planned for incorporation into its hybrid vehicles. According to th...