Nissan-Renault to spend $26bn on EVs, solid-state batteries

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Nissan's Ariya is its second EV model. The automaker plans to introduce 15 new EV models over the next five years. (Photo courtesy of Nissan)

RYO ASAYAMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The automotive alliance formed by Nissan Motor, Renault and Mitsubishi Motors will invest a combined 3 trillion yen ($26.3 billion) through fiscal 2026 mainly into developing electric vehicles and new solid-state batteries that are expected to triple driving ranges.

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