Ghosn Clarifies Renault-Nissan’s EV Battery Strategy
Renault-Nissan alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn flatly denies a Reuters report last week suggesting that Nissan may phase out production of batteries for its Leaf electric car in Tennessee.
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Renault-Nissan alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn flatly denies a Reuters report last week suggesting that Nissan may phase out production of batteries for its Leaf electric car in Tennessee.
But he also confirms Reuters' assertion that the alliance will begin buying batteries from outside makers, including South Korea's LG Chem, rather than rely exclusively on in-house capacity developed with partner NEC Corp.
Ghosn tells reporters the lack of a supply base left the alliance no choice but to develop and make its own batteries after announcing its big EV initiative in 2006. Now, he points out, battery technology is more mature and there are supply options.
Ghosn indicates the alliance would be happy to continue making its own batteries if the devices can compete in price and performance against products from other manufacturers.
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