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Nissan, Mitsubishi to create EV self-driving venture

Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Corporation plan to establish a joint venture focusing on self-driving technology and EV batteries by March 2025.

The venture will use autonomous driving technology for ride-sharing under specific conditions. It will also provide car-sharing services in rural and tourist areas.

In addition, they plan to use EV batteries powered by sustainable energy in these services and as emergency power sources.

Recent Nissan developments

Timeline
09-Mar-2016 📈 3 things entrepreneurs should learn from established Japanese brands like Muji and Nissan
  • Japanese brands show that less is more.
  • Focus on core offerings to ensure business strength.
02-Nov-2015 🚗 Nissan will sell semi-autonomous cars by the end of 2016
  • Nissan tests self-driving Leaf in Tokyo.
  • Affordable autonomous cars expected by 2020.
11-Nov-2013 🚗 Japanese Prime Minister takes a cruise in autonomous cars on streets of Tokyo, and yes, it’s like a sci-fi movie
  • Abe tests self-driving cars ahead of Tokyo show
  • Nissan Leaf first road-legal autonomous vehicle in Japan
06-Sep-2013 🚗 Nissan plans driverless cars by 2020
  • Nissan plans driverless cars by 2020.
  • Google aims to partner for autonomy by 2017.
08-Nov-2012 🎮 Need for Noise: Voice-Controlled Race-Cars from Japan
  • Japan’s Voice Driver Cup races with vocal power.
  • App launching soon for global remote participation.
17-Jan-2012 📱 Car-maker Nissan’s iPhone Case Heals its Own Scratches

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