We have already heard about Sony's intentions to get rid of core assets, and Reuters website said Nissan readiness last week to find new owners for its 51 per cent stake in Automotive Energy Supply Corporation - a joint venture with the NEC, which is engaged in production of traction batteries for electric vehicles . The company, in particular, provides the most popular electric car battery brand - Nissan Leaf.
The existence of such intentions at Nissan said the Japanese media. According to them, the company has concluded that it would be cheaper to book a rechargeable battery side than to participate in their production. It is assumed that the buyer of Nissan's core business share will become Panasonic Corporation, which supplies its batteries Tesla Motors and other manufacturers of electric vehicles and hybrids. Other likely buyers may be some foreign companies, including Chinese. Nissan has denied such rumors, and Panasonic and NEC did not comment.
Reuters suggests that Nissan can switch to using battery LG Chem. Sources also reported that the company is preparing to sell 41% stake in the manufacturer of automotive components Calsonic Kansei Corp. Probably, the regrouping of assets indirectly connected with the purchase of 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan which cost at $ 2.2 billion. Related Products :
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