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Nissan Unveils New Approach to Electrified Powertrain Development
Nissan unveiled its new approach to electrified powertrain
development, which it calls " X-in1 " . Core EV and e-POWER
powertrain components will be shared and modularized, resulting
in a 30% reduction, compared to 2019, in development and
manufacturing costs by 2026. A key part of the approach is to
adopt its newly developed motor that reduces the use of heavy
rare earth elements to 1% or less of magnet weight.
EV, the Nissan LEAF. To continuously enhance its electrification
technologies, Nissan says it has been carefully listening
to its EV customers around the world. In 2016, the company
launched its e-POWER electrified powertrain, utilizing its EV
technology, which provides the same driving experience as an
EV as it is 100% motor drive.
Sharing and modularizing core components improves production
efficiencies and reduces powertrain costs by approximately
30% compared to 2019, says Nissan. It aims to achieve
e-POWER price parity with ICE vehicles by around 2026. The
size and weight reduction of the unit also improves vehicle
driving performance and minimizes noise and vibration. A key
part of the approach is to adopt its newly developed motor that
reduces the use of heavy rare earth elements to 1% or less of
magnet weight.
Through the X-in-1 approach, Nissan aims to further increase
the competitiveness of its EV and e-POWER vehicles. The
company has developed a 3-in-1 powertrain prototype which
modularizes the motor, inverter and reducer, which is planned
for use in EVs. A 5-in-1 design which additionally modularizes
the generator and increaser is planned for use in e-POWER
vehicles. The approach, which covers these and other possible
variants, has been developed to enable EV and e-POWER
core components to be produced on the same line.
In 2010, Nissan became the first automaker to mass-market an
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SVP Toshihiro Hirai heads powertrain & EV engineering development
at Nissan
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