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Nissan Presents New Mobility Concept for Sustainable Zero-emission Society


Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a proposal for new mobility in a

sustainable zero emission society and an electric vehicle (EV) embodying its

proposal, 'NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT'.


Nissan continues to envision new possibilities realized by EVs. One proposal is

a sustainable, efficient and convenient mode of transportation focusing on the

increase of elderly and single households, as well as the trend of driving

short-distances or in smaller groups. NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT is our

proposal to make this a reality.


Four keywords outline the NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT:

    * Innovative - New two-seater compact mobility for various needs and occasions
    * Easy - Size which enables anyone to drive and park easily
    * Safe - Maneuverability equivalent to motorbikes with greater safety
    * Clean - No emissions while driving

NISSAN New Mobility Concept is an user-friendly, ultra-compact 100% electric

vehicle with no emissions which is expected to be utilized in various situations

in everyday life. Nissan will study the use of this vehicle for a variety of

services, such as:

    * 'seamless mobility service', a highly efficient and convenient public transportation
       service linking public transportation and EVs supported by IT,
    * '2-mode EV car sharing', where the vehicle is used as a private commuter
       vehicle in the mornings and evenings, and as a corporate car during business
       hours, and,
    * contributing to the revitalization of communities with improved mobility
       in both urban and tourist locations.


Aiming to be a global leader in zero-emission mobility with Alliance partner

Renault, Nissan will launch Nissan LEAF, the first 100% electric, mass-marketed,

zero-emission car in December 2010 in Japan and the United States, and in early

2011 in Europe.


In addition to the development and production of EVs, Nissan is taking a

comprehensive approach to promote sustainable mobility. This includes Nissan's

engagement with more than 80 zero-emission partnerships worldwide with

countries, cities, organizations and other key stakeholders, the deployment of

charging infrastructure, second-life use of lithium-ion batteries in EVs and the

promotion of recycling parts used in vehicle production.