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Nissan preps an old engine plant to make solid-state EV batteries

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Yokohama Plant manager Tamiyo Wada says Nissan’s oldest engine plant will step into a new era with pilot production of solid-state batteries next year. (Hans Greimel)
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Hans Greimel
July 20, 2023 10:15 AM

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Motor Co.'s oldest factory, its storied Yokohama Plant, wasn't just the carmaker's original headquarters.

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