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Nissan's Export Plans

Nissan Motor is set to export China-developed electric vehicles globally, leveraging partnerships for advanced electrification research.

• Global Strategy: Exporting China-developed internal combustion and electric vehicles worldwide.
• Market Competition: Aligns with Chinese rivals and foreign brands like Tesla and BMW, focusing on competitive manufacturing and technology.
• Sales Impact: China accounts for a significant share of Nissan's increasing competition and EV market shift.
• Research Collaboration: A joint center with Tsinghua University will focus on EV innovation and strategies tailored to the Chinese market.

Everybody is playing China and “Everywhere else” like two separate games. Nissan is building bridges not walls, apparently.

Dealers Looking Out

Matthew's Hyundai of Syracuse is temporarily closing its service department to focus on installing free Hyundai security upgrades. This response addresses the high theft rate of Hyundai vehicles, which lack anti-theft software and have become targets, as demonstrated in online challenges.

Key-start Hyundais are particularly vulnerable, prompting the dealership to offer upgrades and free security tools like steering wheel locks.

This initiative, driven by a rise in local car thefts, is part of a broader effort to enhance vehicle security and protect owners. Owners can contact the dealership to check if their vehicle needs an upgrade.

Ah, Kia, still leading the market in ride “sharing” tech.

Self-Driving Start-Up

May Mobility is launching a driverless minivan service in Sun City, Arizona, offering free rides to retirees.

• First of its Kind: Fully autonomous service on public roads in a retirement community.
• Target Users: Aimed at providing mobility to aging seniors.
• Service Area: Begins with two driverless minivans in a 4.5-mile area.
• Accessibility: Easy booking through an app, connecting to key local destinations.
• Launch Date: Starts December 19, operating on weekday afternoons.
• Strategic Approach: Partners with cities and transit agencies for a scalable autonomy model.
• Business Model: Funded by cities/agencies, aiming for profitability in the autonomous vehicle (AV) sector.

Roadless Road-Trip

Chris and Julie Ramsey completed a historic drive from the North to the South Pole in a modified Nissan Ariya, marking a first for electric vehicles. Key points:

• Historic Achievement: First-ever polar traverse in an all-electric vehicle.
• Vehicle Details: Modified Nissan Ariya, named "Sonrisa"" with major changes being 39-inch tires and reinforced frame.
• Journey Stats: 17,000 miles over nine months, facing challenging polar climates and terrain.
• Charging Strategy: Adapted to regional charging limitations using solar panels and generators.
• Range Efficiency: Demonstrated practical range efficiency despite significant modifications.
• Environmental Adaptation: Overcame extreme cold, high altitudes, and thin air in Antarctica, proving electric vehicles' capabilities in harsh conditions.

Hey! Replacing drivers over the age of 100 with autonomous automobiles could reduce the risk of collisions.