Technologies

Opportunities in heavy machinery, veterinary sciences and housing development

TOKYO, August 4, 2008 – Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd. research and development has led to several innovations now being evaluated for use outside of the auto industry. The Nissan original technologies are licensed assets for the company, managed by a dedicated Intellectual Property (IP) department. The IP department focuses to expand and diversify the application of Nissan technologies that can offer specific benefits and advancements to various other industries.

The prospective technologies for cross-industry application include:

* Around View Monitor (AVM)

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 19, 2008 -- Building on the success of variable turbine geometry (VTG(TM)) turbochargers and regulated two-stage (R2S(R)) turbocharging systems, the experts at BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) have achieved another ground-breaking advancement in air management technology, designing a turbocharger that can withstand the harsh environment created by low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems to meet the world's strictest emissions standards. The company expects to see the technology introduced in the U.S. in 2008 on diesel imports from two European automakers.

From BlueTEC diesel to electric vehicles: Modular technologies for a clean future of the premium automobile

Stuttgart -- Jun 13, 2008 -- Fuel-efficient and environmentally-sustainable premium automobiles from Mercedes-Benz, without the need to forego the characteristic brand features - safety, comfort and refined driving pleasure. This is the strategy of the Stuttgart based vehicle manufacturer.

Mercedes-Benz TecDay Road to the Future in Seville/Spain, June 2008

Today's assistance systems most effective for safety; Technology already available on the market

Stuttgart -- Jun 11, 2008 -- According to the findings of development engineers at Mercedes-Benz following a fleet test conducted with a total of 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer in 2005/2006, half of the serious truck accidents could be prevented.

Mercedes-Benz Telligent Lane Assistent

WARRENDALE, Pa., May 21, 2008 -- Following are the key award results from the 2008 Formula SAE(R) competition held at the Michigan International Speedway:

Honda Raffle

During sponsored lunch event sponsor, Honda raffled off two chances to win a monetary award valued at $3,000.00 each.

Winners - Cooper Union and Penn State University

Yazaki North America - Presentation Award
The team that receives the best score in Presentation. - $500, $150, $100
1st place - National University of Singapore
2nd place - Delft University of Technology
3rd place - Technical University of Munchen

Yazaki North America - Cost Award
The team that receives the best score in Cost. - $500, $150, $100
1st place - Faculdade de Engenharia de Sorocaba

Exhibition Scheduled to Tour Throughout Asia

TOKYO, May 8, 2008 — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Yulon Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will present the first “NISSAN TECHNOLOGY SQUARE” event at the Eslite Bookstore in Taipei City, Taiwan. The public automotive technologies showcase opens today and runs through May 15.

After completing its run in Taiwan, the Nissan Technology Square will visit several cities throughout the year in multiple markets, including India, Indonesia, Singapore and other locations to be determined.

Available on 2009 Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge models

Auburn Hills, Mich., Apr 14, 2008 - Chrysler LLC will introduce a wide array of new, innovative and — in most cases — industry-first technologies, all designed to enhance the customer experience, the company announced here today at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress.

Chrysler blindspot monitoring

North American International Auto Show 2008: Automotive Technologies for sustainable development

2008-01-13 -- The Schaeffler Group, a leading manufacturer of rolling bearings, engine and transmissions systems für the automotive industry, has gone on an innovation offensive in order to support sustainable development in the automotive industry with more than 20 innovations for the drive train.

Stuttgart -- Dec 10, 2007 -- A new type of assistance system, designed by Mercedes-Benz to warn the driver of tiredness and the dreaded phenomenon of nodding off at the wheel is now undergoing a final test phase. The system uses various sensors to analyze driving behavior and recognizes tiredness-related changes in the driver’s personal driving style. In this event the driver is prompted to take a break. Once all of the tests have been completed, the system will go into series production at Mercedes-Benz in 2009.

Mercedes-Benz Safety Systems for Tired Drivers

Low-floor buses have become firmly established in European public transport systems and ZF is the company that pioneered the special axle technology for full-length, low-floor city buses. Passengers not only benefit from convenient entry and exit, waiting times at bus stops are also much shorter.

Low-floor technology has opened the door to a versatile, bus-based concept known as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The most outstanding example of this system is in Beijing, site of the 2008 Summer Olympics.