EV Daily | Zhengzhou Nissan Launches Z9 Pickup in China; Tech Giants Electrify Mining Operations

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Zhengzhou Nissan has unveiled the Z9, a plug-in pickup intended for the Chinese market. Comparable in size to the Nissan Frontier Pro, the Z9 offers over 35 miles of electric range and starts at $16,600. An upgraded model with a larger battery offers 85 miles of range for $23,400. Nissan intends to leverage its Chinese production capabilities to expand globally, although it's uncertain if these pickups will enter the U.S. market.

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Tech giants ABB, Hitachi, Komatsu, and Sumitomo are collaborating on electrifying mining operations in Japan to reduce emissions. Hitachi and ABB have developed a fully electric 240-ton haul truck prototype, now operating at the Kansanshi copper-gold mine in Zambia. The trucks use a trolley-style charging system for continuous operation. The collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for battery minerals and decarbonize mining operations.