By the year 2022, the auto manufacturer will launch 12 NISSAN electric cars or variations of conventionally powered cars. A number of the vehicles will be entirely electric vehicles, while others will be powered by partially electric, in order to account for consumers that are worried about the car's range. NISSAN calls this 'e-power,' which will utilize small internal combustion engines in order to charge the battery pack, this will extend the driving range of the car. The company has also noted the 'e-power' cars have had a great deal of success in Japan.
NISSAN has been an early adopter of electrically power vehicles, in 2017 NISSAN showed off the IMx Concept car that is set to be available in 2020.
Increased Electric Car Production
NISSAN Electric Cars are in Production for 2022
Trend Themes
1. Increased Electric Car Production - As manufacturers focus more on electric cars we expect to see lots more options with exciting new features.
2. Range Extender Technology - The 'e-power' technology will appeal to consumers concerned about the range of electric vehicles and could dramatically enhance the consumer experience.
3. Automobile 'variants' - The introduction of 'variants' of conventionally powered vehicles could be a bridge for consumers who are not yet ready for wholly electric cars.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The development of electric vehicles and technology to extend range opens up many possibilities for innovation in the automobile industry.
2. Energy - As electric vehicles gain in popularity there is a huge opportunity for disruption in energy markets as power companies figure out how to cope with increased demand.
3. Technology - The demand for new technologies to power and enhance electric vehicle experiences will only increase as more and more people make the switch to electric cars.