Nissan shares its vision for electrification of Thailand at Energy 4.0 Conference

BANGKOK, Thailand (February 6, 2019) – Nissan recently shared its mobility roadmap for moving Thailand towards a more electric, more connected and more autonomous future.

Speaking at the International Conference on Energy 4.0: Designing the Future of Thailand’s Power Sector,  Peter Galli, Nissan’s vice president for communications in Thailand, emphasized how technological innovations under Nissan Intelligent Mobility continue to drive the Thai automotive industry. The event was jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Thailand.

“Our mission is to transform the way we live and drive. For nearly 85 years, Nissan’s story has been a story of innovation to make peoples’ lives better. We believe the future of mobility in the region is electric, and we are the forefront of that, with over 70 years of heritage in the electrification space,” Galli said. “Nissan launched the first mass-produced electric car, and there are now more than 380,000 Nissan LEAFs on the road. Our technology has been constantly evolving over the years as well, placing an increasing focus on safety, driver control and increased comfort for all on board.”

As the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the all-new Nissan LEAF 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.

“Today, the role of cars in society is changing. It is now much more than a vehicle, but rather an expression and extension of people’s lifestyles. With Nissan technology, our electric vehicles can, in fact, become an integral part of the power grid for one’s home or even stadiums,” Galli said.

Bringing the Nissan LEAF to Thailand further underscores Nissan’s commitment to helping electrify the kingdom.  “At Nissan, we believe in a future in which driving is a safe, enjoyable and exciting experience, with technology taking center stage. And we believe that future is electric, connected and autonomous,” he said.

The All-new Nissan LEAF will be available in Thailand from late April onwards.

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 180  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. The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance sold 10.76 million vehicles combined in calendar year 2018.

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