Two years ago, Ram introduced the 1500 REV at the 2023 New York Auto Show. It was originally slated to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2024, but has now been pushed back to 2026. That’s a heck of a delay and it appears Ram was also working on an electric heavy duty pickup. The truck was slated to join the lineup in time for the 2027 model year, but the program was reportedly axed in 2024.

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This is an interesting development as heavy duty trucks are known for diesel-power and huge towing capabilities. The latter is a significant weak spot for EVs, leading us to question who in their right mind would want an electric heavy duty pickup.

Ram appears to have answered that question with ‘no one’ as the truck was quietly killed off. However, we’re learning about it today thanks to a lawsuit discovered by Auto News.

According to the publication, Valeo is suing American Axle & Manufacturing for refusing to cover “sunk costs” related to the vehicle. Valeo reportedly spent millions developing electric motors and inverters that would be used in e-beams from American Axle.

American Axle announced a contract with Stellantis in 2023 and said the upcoming model – which was a mystery at the time – would have “both front and rear e-Beam axles that include AAM’s integrated 3-in-1 e-Drive technology.” They added the vehicle would arrive late in the decade and feature a motor, inverter and gearbox integrated into a single assembly.

While it would have been interesting to see what Ram came up with, the two suppliers are now fighting over a reported $25  (£18.6 / €21.9) million. Valeo reportedly wants to be paid for their work, while American Axle is said to be claiming the two firms never had an enforceable contract.

Just when it seemed like Nissan might spend the next decade quietly refining CVTs and adding fake engine noise to its hybrids, it dropped a surprise. Last week, Nissan proved to the world it can make a compelling electric sedan, unveiling the N7 at the Shanghai Auto Show. Admittedly, it’s part Chinese, sharing parts with the Dongfeng eπ 007, but it seems quite promising. It also happens to be very affordable.

Soon after the official reveal, Nissan has announced that prices in China for the N7 will start at 199,900 yuan, or the equivalent of around $16,400 at current exchange rates. For this figure, shoppers can get behind the wheel of the entry-level N7 510 Air.

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Sitting above the Air in the lineup is the N7 510 Pro, starting at 129,900 yuan, or roughly $17,800. Then there’s the N7 510 Max, which comes in at 139,900 yuan ($19,200). As the names suggest, all three models feature a claimed 510 km (317 miles) of range on the CLTC cycle. They’re powered by a 58 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.

Buyers who need more range can opt for the 73 kWh LFP battery, available in the N7 620 Pro and N7 625 Max. These are priced at 139,900 yuan ($19,200) and 149,900 yuan ($20,500), respectively. Nissan claims these versions will travel 625 km (388 miles) on a charge, though that’s based on the CLTC standard, which is known for being quite optimistic.

Performance, as with many Nissan models, isn’t the main attraction here. The N7 is offered with either 215 horsepower or 268 horsepower, depending on trim. It runs on a 400-volt architecture, which helps keep costs down but also limits fast-charging speeds.

The interior is very different than other Nissan models, but very similar to plenty of other EVs coming out of China. There’s a large 15.6-inch infotainment display and a large digital instrument cluster. Throw in a couple of wireless charging pads, two cupholders, and a two-spoke steering wheel, and you get a very tech-focused, Chinese-inspired cabin. There’s also a notable absence of physical buttons, apart from the handful of switches on the steering wheel.

In terms of size, the N7 measures 193.5 inches long, 74.6 inches wide, and 58.5 inches tall, riding on a 114.8-inch wheelbase. For comparison, the last Maxima, which quietly exited stage about two years ago, came in at 192.8 inches long, 73.2 inches wide, 56.5 inches tall, with a 109.3-inch wheelbase. So the N7 is a touch longer, noticeably wider, a bit taller, and rides on a significantly longer wheelbase, which should translate to more cabin space, especially for rear passengers.

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