The new Nissan Kicks SUV has won the 2021 “Technology of the Year” award, given by the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC), for its e-POWER electrified powertrain.

The Kicks, launched in Japan last June, was also named one of the “6 Best Cars of the Year” by RJC.

The Kicks’ advanced e-POWER system was chosen for its powerful, responsive ride as well as the high level of quietness, achieved by reducing the frequency of engine operation at low speeds compared with previous e-POWER systems. The Kicks was named a top model overall due to its acceleration, design, and exhilarating performance.

Nissan’s e-POWER technology offers a fully electric motor drive. The wheels are driven exclusively by an electric motor, while a gasoline engine charges the car’s high-output battery, running at optimal speeds to ensure fuel efficiency.

The Kicks is Nissan’s third model with e-POWER, following the Nissan Note e-POWER and the Nissan Serena e-POWER.

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Upon reaching this milestone Pioneer Moto Corp has announced an exclusive offer whereby with every purchase of Nissan Kicks, the customers can get benefits worth Rs 450,000 which consists of cash discount up to Rs. 2,50,000, Exchange bonus of Rs 1,00,000 or iPhone 11 (128 GB). In addition to this, every customer can get a Bosch High-pressure washer, free one-year insurance, 1-year road tax, Free 3 years servicing and warranty. However few conditions may apply to the offers

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Nissan has licensed an advanced technology to APB Corporation that will allow mass production of lower-cost, safer lithium-ion batteries with increased charging capacity.

Backed by investment from major companies, Tokyo-based APB plans to build a factory in Japan that will use Nissan’s technology to make all-polymer batteries for storage use.

All-polymer batteries are said to be the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. Nissan’s technology, known as bipolar structure all-polymer battery technology, will help consumers and communities to more effectively using low-cost or renewable energy at a lower initial cost.

“We believe the widespread adoption of this technology will contribute to fulfilling the U.N.’s sustainable development goals and help realize a sustainable, low-carbon society,” said Hideki Kimata, vice president of the corporate strategy and business development division at Nissan.

Nissan began researching and developing lithium-ion batteries in the early 1990s. In 1997, Nissan launched the Prairie Joy EV and became a pioneer in installing lithium-ion batteries in commercial electric cars. Since then, Nissan has continued to research core technologies and pursue innovation in the field of EV batteries.

Bipolar structure all-polymer battery technology: an overview Nissan lithium battery

In an all-polymer battery with a bipolar structure, the liquid electrolyte and metal electrodes used in conventional batteries are replaced with polymers. The front and back of the battery cell are made of a polymer current collector. The front and back each have a negative or positive polarity and forms part of the battery case. By stacking a number of these cells together, and assembled battery with a bipolar structure is created.

The technology increases charging capacity relative to battery volume, while also enhancing safety by replacing liquid electrolytes with polymers. The simplified structure also lowers cost.

Application to stationary batteries

Mainstream use of stationary batteries with this technology will help individual customers make effective use of low-cost electricity, such as renewable energy from solar panels or electricity purchased from the grid during off-peak hours, with a smaller initial investment.

As a result, local communities can limit electricity use during peak hours and use power in a more stable and efficient manner. This reduces the risk of blackouts due to disasters or technical failures and can contribute to a safer, cleaner energy supply.

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The 2020 Nissan Kicks may not seem any different from its looks, but there has been a major upgrade its engine. Nissan has not upgraded its existing engine to meet the stringent BS6 emission standards, in fact, has replaced it with an all-new engine that is said to be the most powerful in its class and of course, more fun to drive compared to the previous mills. Moreover, the new Nissan Kicks is kitted up with more features as well. Here's everything you need to know about the 2020 Nissan Kicks.

2020 Nissan Kicks Engine:

The 2020 Nissan Kicks gets the new Nissan Turbo engine which is the same unit that was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020. The new 1.3-litre four-cylinder, turbocharged, a petrol engine is BS6 compliant puts out 154 bhp and 254 Nm torque which is the highest power figures in its segment. The engine is finished with a cylinder coating technology which has been borrowed from the mighty Nissan GT-R's engine. It helps to boost the efficiency of the engine and offers higher fuel efficiency along with performance It is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox as standard while the X-Tronic CVT gearbox along with an eight-step manual mode is optional. It offers 40 per cent less friction contributing to higher fuel economy and acceleration response.

2020 Nissan Kicks interior and exterior:

The new Nissan Kicks is better equipped on the inside right from the base variant. Standard features on the Nissan Kicks now include Nissan's Connect with Smart connectivity, Auto AC with rear AC vent, cooled glove box, Nissan's unique twin parcel shelf, dual airbags, ABD+EBD, Brake Assist feature and electrically adjustable wing mirrors, impact sensing auto door unlock, speed sensing auto door unlock, and shark fin antenna among others. The Nissan Kicks has always been a well-equipped SUV and features like an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 360-degree camera view has been carried forward. It now also gets the first-in-segment remote engine start system in the automatic variants.

2020 Nissan Kicks Variants and Colours:

The new Nissan Kicks will be available in four variants only which are XL, XV, XV Premium and XV Premium (O). It will be now offered in six monotone colour options- Blade Silver, Night Shade, Bronze Grey, Fire Red, Pearl White, Deep Blue Pearl and three dual-tone colour options: Bronze Grey with Amber Orange, Fire Red with Onyx Black, and Pearl White with Onyx Black. The new Nissan Kicks will be petrol only. The 1.5-litre diesel engine has not been upgraded to meet BS6 emission norms.

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