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ELIMINATING EMISSIONS AND FATALITIES: WITH NISSAN’S COMMITMENT TO MAKING INTELLIGENT MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, THIS FUTURE IS CLOSER THAN EVER – PROOF POSITIVE THAT NISSAN BRINGS YOU INNOVATION THAT EXCITES.

IMAGINE A FUTURE in which there are no more road accidents and vehicles no longer produce emissions harmful to the environment. With Nissan’s commitment to making Intelligent Mobility accessible to everyone, this future is closer than ever.

Intelligent Mobility is all about safer, smarter and more enjoyable transportation. “The world faces critical challenges in the form of climate change, traffic congestion, road fatalities and air pollution. Through the use of technology, our goal is to achieve both zero emissions and zero fatalities on the road,” says Mike Whitfield, MD at Nissan South Africa.

Intelligent Mobility has a three-pronged approach:  Intelligent Driving, which aims to enhance safety, control and comfort  Intelligent Power, which makes driving more exciting by reducing emissions and increasing fuel economy and  Intelligent Integration, which keeps customers more connected by linking Nissan cars to wider society.

Some of the technologies that bring Intelligent Mobility to life: Nissan Blade Glider Stretching the possibilities of the electric vehicle, the Blade Glider blends aerodynamics, engineering and design for a fantastic drive experience. Its very low centre of gravity ensures superb handling and it can reach zero to 60 in under five seconds on its way to a top speed of over 190 km/h. With its open roof and panoramic wrap-around screen, sound and all other senses are exaggerated. Nissan LEAF Nismo RC The Nissan LEAF Nismo RC is a track-ready carbon-fibre prototype with a zero-emission lithium-ion powertrain. It can be charged up to 50 per cent of its capacity in half an hour, goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6, 8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150 km/h. Nissan e-power Nissan e-power makes driving cleaner and more efficient, while offering the acceleration and quietness of an electric vehicle. “This technology is essentially a gateway to 100 per cent electric cars and furthers our pursuit of a zero-emissions society,” says Whitfield.

Similar to an EV, the wheels are completely driven by an electric motor, but instead of using battery power, electricity is generated by the engine. LEAF to Home system The LEAF to Home power supply system transforms the LEAF into a backup electricity supply; the car’s 24 kwh lithium-ion battery could power a home for two days. Nissan Serena PROPILOT PROPILOT is a revolutionary autonomous drive technology designed for highway use in single-lane traffic. Steering, acceleration and braking can all be fully automatic, making it easier to drive long distances and in heavy traffic. In 2018, the technology will enable cars to negotiate hazards and change lanes during highway driving. Nissan Navara Enguard Concept The Nissan Navara Enguard Concept, a tough and durable all-terrain pick-up, is packed with all the equipment rescue teams need to do their job. This includes portable battery packs, a high-powered winch, LED roof lighting, a search and rescue drone, a 20,5-inch pop-up HD display and innovative storage solutions. Nissan’s New Mobility Concept Vehicle Nissan’s New Mobility Concept is an ultracompact electric vehicle powered by a 6,1 kwh lithium-ion battery. At just 2,32 m long and 1,19 m wide it’s ideally suited to urban driving, as in a joint car-sharing venture with the Japanese city of Yokohama. Users register online to pick up and return cars in 14 locations around Yokohama Station.

By starting to introduce these and other technologies on a broader scale, Nissan hopes to bring to life its vision for zero emissions and zero fatalities. “Ultimately, Nissan’s goal is to ensure everyone has access to these benefits by bringing them from luxury segments to compact highvolume models,” says Whitfield.