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DIRECT ADAPTIVE STEERING FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKINGFF-HYBRID SYSTEM
NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN FISCAL 2013
NISSAN PLANS TO COMMERCIALIZE 90 NEW TECHNOLOGIES DURING THE NISSAN POWER 88 PERIOD, WHICH WILL RUN THROUGH FISCAL 2016. HERE ARE THE MAIN
TECHNOLOGIES THAT WE WILL COMMERCIALIZE IN FISCAL 2013.
WE WILL INTRODUCE 20 NEW TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING THE ABOVE, IN CERTAIN VEHICLES
RELEASED DURING FISCAL 2013.
This next-generation system reads the driver’s steering inputs and
converts them to electronic signals to direct the vehicle’s tires. It
transmits the driver’s steering inputs to the wheels even faster than a
mechanical system, providing the driver with more easily understood
feedback on road surface conditions and improving the sensation of
direct control over the vehicle. The system also enables the vehicle
to reduce unnecessary road-generated disturbances and insulate
the driver from them, thus communicating only essential information
to the driver through the steering wheel.
Using a highly sensitive radar sensor, the system monitors the
distance from the vehicle in front and its relative speed. When the
system judges that a collision may occur and deceleration is
necessary, it generates a visual and audible warning to encourage the
driver to slow the vehicle down. At the same time, it pushes the
accelerator pedal up and smoothly applies gentle braking to assist
the driver in slowing down. If there is still a possibility of collision the
system will automatically apply stronger braking. It will also tighten the
vehicle’s seatbelts to hold the driver and passengers more securely.
Nissan’s FF (front engine, front wheel drive) Hybrid system utilizes a
unique one motor, two clutch configuration. It is combined with a
highly efficient new continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a
compact engine, with the optional addition of a supercharger for
models that require more power. In combination with a high-power,
rapid charge/discharge lithium-ion battery, it provides powerful and
responsive acceleration in a lightweight and compact hybrid system.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NISSAN RESEARCH CENTER SILICON VALLEY
In February 2013 the Renault-Nissan Alliance established a new research facility in Sunnyvale, California. The Nissan
Research Center Silicon Valley (NRC-SV) will undertake part of our global research activities as one of our main
overseas research facilities. Its work includes research into network-connected cars, human-machine interfaces and
autonomous vehicles.
Autonomous vehicle technology in particular is an example of an advanced technology with key potential for our
customers around the world.
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NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT 2013
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