Manila Bulletin

Transformi­ng the future of mobility

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Nissan is bringing a touch of Japanese hospitalit­y to the Consumer Electronic­s Show (CES) 2020 with exhibits that show the brand’s vision for the future of mobility; from the Ariya Concept electric crossover to a zero-emission ice cream van and a self-sinking golf ball.

The Nissan Ariya Concept is making its North American debut at the Las Vegas trade show. Bringing together advanced technologi­es on an all-new EV platform, the zeroemissi­on crossover embodies Nissan Intelligen­t Mobility, an expansive lineup of vehicle technologi­es and services that deliver an innovative, future-thinking driving and ownership experience for the customer, today and tomorrow.

“The Ariya Concept highlights Nissan’s promise of an entirely new driving experience that’s just on the horizon,” said Takao Asami, senior vice president for research and advanced engineerin­g at Nissan. “This zero-emission crossover isn’t a concept car based on far-off ideas; it’s a showcase of technologi­es available in the very near term.”

To show they’re real, Nissan has also taken these technologi­es out of the car and developed new, creative uses for them. Nissan is showing these at CES so guests can experience them through fun, everyday activities.

At the Nissan Intelligen­t Mobility Corner, technology experts will give demonstrat­ions of Ariya Concept features such as the ProPILOT 2.0 advanced driver assistance sysThe tem, twin-motor all-wheel-control system, acoustic meta-material and Smart Route Planner.

Ice cream will be served from a concept van that combines an allelectri­c drivetrain, second-life battery storage and renewable solar energy generation. Based on the 100percent electric e-NV200 light commercial vehicle, the ice cream van’s motor is driven by a 40 kilowatt/hour battery. A portable power pack, which

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Overhead view of Nissan’s booth at the Consumer Electronic­s Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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