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Nissan has a new approach to electrified powertrain development, which it calls “X-in-1”. Under the approach, 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, Nissan claims (7201.T-JP: Tokyo Stock Exchange). The X-in-1 approach, which covers 3-in-1, as well as 5-in-1, and other possible variants, has been developed to allow EV and e-POWER core components to be produced on the same assembly line, Nissan said in Yokohama, Japan.
“We make the most of our expertise and know-how from our more-than-a-decade long development and production of electrified technologies. Through our innovations in electrified powertrain development, we’ll continue to create new value for customers and deliver 100% motor-driven vehicles – EVs and e-POWER – as widely as possible,” said Senior Vice President Toshihiro Hirai, who leads powertrain & EV engineering powertrain development. Like all automakers, converting to EVs is an expensive process, potentially ruinous for shareholders.
The X-in-1 Approach – Claimed Goals
- Sharing and modularizing core components improves production efficiencies and reduces powertrain costs by approximately 30% compared to 2019. Nissan aims to achieve e-POWER price parity with ICE vehicles by ~2026.
- Size and weight reduction of the unit improves vehicle driving performance and minimizes noise and vibration.
- Adopt a newly developed motor that reduces the use of heavy rare earth elements to 1% or less by weight.
- The sharing of core components and control technology.
- Under its long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030, the company aims to bolster its lineup with 27 new electrified models, including 19 EVs, by Japanese fiscal year 2030. Nissan aims to bring the unique value of its electrified vehicles to the broadest range of customers by introducing the most suitable models to each market at the “appropriate time.”
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June 1, 2023 – Yokohma, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the following senior management appointments to strengthen its leadership team to support the accelerated progress of the company’s long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030.
The following senior management changes will be effective July 1, 2023.
Jose Roman, currently corporate vice president (CVP), president and managing director (MD), Nissan Mexicana (NMEX) & Nissan Importers Business Unit (NIBU), is appointed as senior vice president (SVP), Global Sales and Head of INFINITI. He will be based in Japan and report to Asako Hoshino, executive vice president (EVP).
Guy Rodriguez, currently vice president (VP), president & MD, Nissan South America (NSAM), is appointed CVP, president NMEX and NSAM. He will be based in Mexico and will report to Jérémie Papin, SVP and chairperson of Americas Management Committee.