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Nissan Unveils Driverless Car Prototype

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June 04, 2024

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Nissan, a leading automotive manufacturer, has recently showcased a cutting-edge prototype vehicle equipped with its in-house-developed autonomous drive technologies. The self-driving prototype, based on the popular Nissan Leaf electric vehicle, boasts an impressive array of sensors including 14 cameras, 10 radars, and 6 LIDAR sensors.

This latest test vehicle represents a significant advancement in Nissan's autonomous driving capabilities. In comparison to earlier prototypes, the new model features a multitude of roof-mounted sensors that greatly expand the detection area, resulting in more precise recognition of its surroundings. The enhanced sensors have improved the vehicle's recognition performance, behavioural prediction, judgment functions, and control capabilities.

The testing of this autonomous prototype took place on the streets of Yokohama, near Nissan's global headquarters in Japan. While the current demonstration is operating at SAE Level 2 equivalent with a safety driver onboard, Nissan has ambitious plans to further develop the technology and introduce autonomous-drive mobility services in Japan by 2027.

Since 2017, Nissan has been actively exploring various business models for future mobility services, including conducting trials on public roads in cities like London. The company is collaborating with third parties such as local authorities and transport operators to pave the way for the integration of autonomous vehicles into everyday transportation.

In a bid to accelerate the adoption of autonomous driving technology, Nissan is set to commence trials in the Minato Mirai area later this year, with plans to conduct service demonstration tests in 2025. Throughout these trials, the level of autonomous driving functionality will be progressively increased while gauging customer acceptance, ultimately aiming to provide fully driverless services to the public.

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