The local Nissan Rosslyn plant, facing retrenchment and the end of NP200 bakkie production, is still considered an important part of Nissan Global’s plan, according to Nissan Global CEO Makoto Uchida. Uchida stated that the plant fits into their expansion plans, although he did not provide specific details. Uchida stated that the company is building on the success of the Leaf and focusing on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and e-power in their development. In terms of markets with limited EV infrastructure, Uchida stated that Nissan has various strategies based on the market’s level of advancement. Sources:– “Nissan Global CEO says Rosslyn plant is still very much part of the company’s future plans” (motoring.co.za)– “Nissan CEO on how the Japanese marque is planning for the electric-car tidal wave” (stuff.co.nz)

Source: Stuff November 02, 2023 13:09 UTC