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Various scenes of Autonomous driving
Road test of an Autonomous Drive vehicle
Nissan conducted the first public road test of an Autonomous Drive vehicle on the Sagami Expressway in
Kanagawa (southwest of Tokyo) with the support of Kanagawa prefectural authorities.
The Nissan LEAF used for this test drive was the first vehicle equipped with autonomous driving
technologies to be granted a license plate in Japan (September 2013). Autonomous driving technologies
detect road and traffic conditions as well as control handling and braking. From entrance to exit, the
prototype vehicle is fully automatic on the highway.
In order to realize an autonomous driving system and provide additional benefit to our customers,
Nissan continues to develop technologies intended to enhance safety and reliability. We plan to continue
to incorporate a variety of core technologies related to automated driving, including camera recognition
technology and control automation technology, in our mass-produced models.
The following are a few choice examples of how these technologies are used.
In fiscal 2014, Nissan brought to market five new technologies, including the FF mid-size hybrid
system and the advanced driving assistance display.
Around View Monitor
This technology offers drivers a virtual bird’s-eye view around their vehicle, enhancing visibility and
making parking easier. Many of our models already feature this technology, and we plan to deploy it
in more models in the future.
Forward Emergency Braking
This technology is able to bring a vehicle to a halt when it senses a potential collision with a
vehicle ahead. Drivers have given us positive feedback about the technology , and we plan to
continue to expand our offerings of this feature.
Intelligent Parking Assist
This is a new advanced technology for Nissan. The technology makes it easier for drivers to park
their car, even those with little experience, by helping them park their car in garages and when
parallel parking through automated assistive steering.
Smart Rearview Mirror
Announced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014, the Smart
Rearview Mirror is a world-first technology that allows drivers to
switch between a normal rearview mirror and an LCD display with
rear-facing camera. The driver is presented with a clear view behind
their vehicle under various driving conditions, making driving a more
pleasurable experience. The Smart Rearview Mirror gives the driver a
broader and unobstructed view behind the vehicle.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN FISCAL 2014
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NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2014
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