TOKYO (Dec. 11, 2008) - Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company jointly hosted the "Nissan Advanced Technology Briefing" for the first time in China.
The two-day event showcased Nissan's advanced technologies, safety advancements and product innovations to government officials and university professors to build awareness of the company's capabilities.
Featured at the briefing were environmentally friendly technologies, including the lithium-ion battery to be used in an electric vehicle under development for launch in 2010 and the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT).
Safety innovations shown included the Around View Monitor (AVM) parking assist feature which offers the driver exterior views from multiple vantage points. The views then are transmitted to a dashboard screen. The AVM technology was first available on the recently launched Infiniti EX35 in China.
Nissan also brought its latest people-friendly technologies to the showcase, such as the easy-to-operate "ALL MODE 4×4-i" used in the new X-TRAIL. The 4WD system is controlled by way of a two-position, three-mode rotary knob, allowing the driver to choose front-wheel drive or fully automatic four-wheel drive, with the default setting being "auto" and "lock" available for off-road driving.
Nissan also shared information about STAR WINGS, a joint project with the Beijing Transportation Information Center for a new navigation system that identifies the shortest possible driving routes using real-time traffic data. This new system is available on certain models of the Nissan Teana.
At the briefing, Nissan displayed the Mixim, representing the companies' commitment of zero-emission leadership. This 4WD electric concept car is powered by a large capacity lithium-ion battery and features two motors driving both front and rear wheels. The concept car was earlier shown at the Guangzhou Motor Show in November.
Nissan's briefing underscored the company's commitment to bring vehicles with people-friendly technologies to the Chinese market and to build grassroots safety activities for its customers in China.
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