Nissan and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi pave the way for a more electric future

BANGKOK, Thailand (12 November 2019) – Nissan in Thailand has donated a first generation Nissan LEAF electric vehicle to King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) to support the University’s valuable research in sustainable mobility and letting students gain insights into the workings of a modern-day electric vehicle, as part of the university curriculum.

The donation forms part of Nissan’s ongoing commitment to helping improve society by enhancing the education opportunities for young people, while also helping training of students as well as other research goals.

“The Nissan LEAF was first introduced to the world in 2010 as the first mass-market full-battery Electric Vehicle (EV) and reinforced Nissan’s commitment to minimizing the impact of mobility on the environment,” Peter Galli, vice president of Nissan in Thailand, said at the handover ceremony. “Today, almost a decade later, we are so proud to continue that commitment to give back to society and invest in the future of young students – allowing them to gain a better first-hand understanding of EV engineering and technology.”

This donation to King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi is just another example of how Nissan is bringing its EV global leadership to Thailand, and follows the availability of the all-new Nissan LEAF in the Thai market earlier this year.

“We would like to express our gratitude to Nissan in Thailand for the donation of the Nissan LEAF.  The access to a real-world electric vehicle from Nissan will definitely help bridge the gap between academic learning and the practical real-world environment for our students, as well as support the university’s research in the automotive, and electric vehicle technology,” Associate Professor Dr. Suvit Saetia, the president of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, said.  

The Nissan LEAF is the world’s best-selling EV with more than 430,000 units sold globally, and remains the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, Nissan’s strategy for moving more people to a better world.

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 170 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 2018, the company sold 5.52 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.6 trillion yen. 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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