Nissan demonstrates EV leadership at “EV Days”
Nissan Intelligent Mobility to support Thailand 4.0
BANGKOK – Nissan Motor Thailand shared its expertise as the world's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer with public institutes and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand.
An “EV Day” academic seminar was organized by Thailand Automotive Institute and Ministry of Industry at BITEC Bangna to facilitate knowledge sharing and build the Thai automotive industry’s capabilities.
Nissan’s vice president of government relations in Thailand, Tomohiko Yao said, "Our participation at "EV Days" is a part of a continuous 'Big Brother Project' by the Thai Ministry of Industry in support of Thailand 4.0. Under the project, Nissan shares vital knowledge based on our 70 years of EV experience and expertise. This project helps local SMEs in automotive to increase their value and move to the future of automotive in Thailand with confidence."
The new Nissan LEAF, the world's best-selling zero-emissions EV, took center stage at the recent symposium. Participants were able to experience the e-Pedal technology, the one-pedal operation that allows drivers to bring the car to a complete stop even on hills, stay in position and resume driving instantly. The new Nissan LEAF is the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, Nissan’s vision to move people to a better world through safe, smart and sustainable mobility.
The new Nissan LEAF has won numerous awards from its advanced technology as well as a five-star safety rating from European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP). Nissan aims to bring the new Nissan LEAF to the region within this fiscal year and sell one million electrified vehicles worldwide by fiscal year 2022.
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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