Nissan shares its vision for electrification at “EV Tech Forum 2018”

BANGKOK, Thailand (21 December, 2018) – Nissan Motor Thailand recently shared its roadmap for moving Thailand towards a more electric, more connected and more autonomous future of mobility.

Speaking at the recent “EV Tech Forum 2018” organized by Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), Peter Galli, Nissan’s vice president for communications in Thailand, said that Nissan’s goal is to help move people to a better world through more electrification, more connectivity and more autonomy.

“For nearly 85 years, Nissan’s story has been a story of innovation to make peoples’ lives better. Today we are continuing that story through Nissan Intelligent Mobility, and especially through the all-new Nissan LEAF, which remains the best-selling electric vehicle in the world,” Galli said. “The all-new Nissan LEAF, which was unveiled in Thailand at the Motor Expo late last month, won’t just transform the way people drive. It will also transform the way they live,” he said.

Nissan Intelligent Mobility is Nissan’s roadmap for the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry, which is making customer lives better by redefining how cars are driven, powered and integrated into society.

The all-new Nissan LEAF is an icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility and showcases Nissan’s advancements in the areas of Intelligent Power, Intelligent Driving, and Intelligent Integration. It has a driving range of more than 311 km according to the NEDC standard, and is over 60% more efficient than the previous model per charge, allowing drivers to enjoy safer, longer and more comfortable journeys.

“Nissan believes an even more exciting future lies in front of us as we continue to embrace our goal of electrifying Thailand. That has already started through deals like our recent collaboration with Thailand’s Metropolitan Electricity Authority. This brings home charging options to ensure the proper infrastructure is in place for the all-new Nissan LEAF,” Galli said.“Deals like this help create a new way of thinking about transportation that will drive the electrification of Thailand,” said Galli.

Also speaking at the event was Dr. Yossapong Laoonual, president of Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), who told attendees that the Thai government aims to increase the usage of electric vehicle up to 1.2 million units by the year 2036.

“Relevant agencies including the BOI and government agencies have created a number of incentives to stimulate the growth of electric vehicles as well as recruiting various investors and manufacturers to collaborate on EV projects,” he said.

About Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Nissan was established in Japan since 1933 with the commitment to create Innovation that Excites for customer satisfaction. Nissan wants to improve quality of life for people in society by pursuing a goal of zero emission vehicles and zero fatalities on the road with “Nissan Intelligent Mobility”. The company plans to introduce autonomous drive vehicles across regions for safety and more enjoyable driving experience. Nissan started business in Thailand since 1952. Currently, the Nissan Group of Companies in Thailand has subsidiaries five companies, including two of the production bases, over than 190  showrooms and service centers nationwide network. Vehicle range cover all segments includes 10 models spanning the entry level Eco-Car, SUV, Premium Sedans and Pickup Trucks.

About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2017, the company sold 5.77 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.9 trillion yen. On April 1, 2017, the company embarked on Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, a six-year plan targeting a 30% increase in annualized revenues to 16.5 trillion yen by the end of fiscal 2022, along with cumulative free cash flow of 2.5 trillion yen. As part of Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, the company plans to extend its leadership in electric vehicles, symbolized by the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi is today the world’s largest automotive partnership, with combined sales of more than 10.6 million vehicles in calendar year 2017.

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