Nissan Motor Company, along with other automobile companies, is dead serious in its crusade to produce more environment-friendly automotive products. Some of these innovative Nissan Parts are set to be displayed at the Eco-Products 2007 at the Tokyo Big Sight from December 13 to 15.

In this year’s Eco-Products, guests and visitors alike are given the rare chance to try out Nissan’s vehicles that are equipped with alternative power sources such as electricity, fuel-cell, and diesel. Pivo2, CARWINGS eco-drive service, Fuel-efficient technologies, and Clean-diesels are among the highlights in the company’s display of green techies.

These carefully crafted Nissan Parts are part of the company’s green technology approach dubbed as the Nissan Green Program 2010 (NGP2010). Such products are made with a primary objective of minimizing or eradicating altogether the noxious Carbon dioxide emissions of the company’s vehicles. In a span of more than four decades, Nissan hopes to achieve a 70 percent improvement in the CO2 emissions of its products. In order to achieve such technological feat, the Japanese automaker plans to improve on its Nissan Parts installed in its cars and sport utility vehicles.

Aside from the Nissan Parts under the hood, the company has made available CARWINGS, which was awarded with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport title in the Eco-Services Division of the Eco-Products Awards, for its patrons. This high-end auto part is aimed at not only improving the performance of the components of the vehicle but as well as improve the habits and abilities of the driver. This technology assists one to get away from congested streets as well as warn the driver of the possible threat of drinking and driving.

These products are just a part of the huge chunk Nissan is set to release in the market in the next few years.

Source: Auto Spectator

One of Nissan’s biggest goals today is to become a technology leader in the automotive industry within the next ten years. In line with this, Nissan has already revealed technological innovations such as the ‘self-healing’ paint featured on the Infiniti EX35 crossover and the bird’s-eye view camera system.

However, Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan said that these two are nothing compared to what’s in store in the near future for Nissan costumers. Ghosn stated that Nissa is currently in the process of preparing for the launch of 15 new technologies that will officially begin in 2009. Moreover, Nissan will also be presenting gadgets such as the distance control systems ultra-clean catalytic converters lane departure prevention systems drunken and tired driver detection systems and vehicle communication systems.

The most popular however is still Nissan’s onboard personal robot project which was first introduced on the Nissan Pivo Concept. This in-car robot will perform functions like chatting and greeting customers and also providing warnings and notifications about traffic speed and road conditions. According to Ghosn, this will be a whole new way in helping car owners in developing bonds with their cars.

Every now and then, there are countless new Nissan parts that are developed for the automobiles of Nissan. Among these new automotive finds is a new coat material for cars christened as the ‘paramagnetic’ paint that the Japanese automaker hopes to utilize in its products in the future.

Created and continuously developed by scientists, the futuristic car paint would allow any vehicle to change colors by touching just a button in a console. How does it exactly work? The bare vehicle frame will first be coated with a special polymer coat, which has paramagnetic iron oxide particles. By applying an electric current to this base coat, the formation of the crystals found in every oxide particle is then adjusted. The current color of the vehicle, which can change in a second or less, will then depend on every position and space of each particle. Whenever the engine is turned off, a Nissan model will then go back to its original color setting, which is plain white. Outside its default color, the car equipped with this futuristic coat can have as many colors that a human being’s set of eyes can see.

Paramagnetic paint can be considered as one of most sought after Nissan parts in the future. It may not be among the tough and solid auto parts but it will definitely contribute to the overall feel and look of every Nissan model. Three years from now or so, this futuristic car coat will already be utilized in automobiles and the first one to have this feature could be a Nissan vehicle.

Details from Motor Authority.

The Nissan Quest’s tough exterior Nissan parts are not the only things that define the safety and comfort of this small family van as it is now equipped with MicronAir that makes the air inside the cabin cleaner.

Pure comfort is said to be guaranteed by the MicronAir, which is produced by the Filtration Division of the German company Freudenberg Nonwoven, for the Nissan Quest passengers.  According to studies done by Freudenberg, the air inside an automobile is actually more polluted that the air outside. The enclosed confine of a vehicle provides a very limited area for the air to circulate, thus more impurities stay put. Special air filters like MicronAir can be just the solution for this cabin air problem.

Well-crafted specialty automotive filters are used in order to sift through the air that comes into the mini van’s cabin. This special feature of the Nissan Quest provides passengers with a cleaner air compared to those that are not equipped with it. The HVAC System of MicronAir prevents contaminants to enter such as dusts and other noxious gases, which are not only harmful to the atmosphere but to human lungs as well.

Aside from keeping the cabin of the Nissan Quest clean, MicronAir also prevents other air impurities that can trigger  numerous health problems, like allergies, asthma, and bronchitis, to enter the confines of the van. In this way, passengers that have health issues do not have to worry for sudden allergy attacks, for example, because of this additional product.

“We are pleased to provide Nissan with our combination cabin air filters for the Quest minivan,” said Barry F. Kellar, who is the Filtration Division’s vice president and general manager. “The filters trap a broad range of microscopic particles, harmful gases and strong odors to help make time in the car more pleasant and healthier.”

Along with the other Nissan parts, the Nissan Quest is all geared up with the essentials to provide its users with utmost comfort on the road.

Details from PR Newswire.

Precision-engineered Nissan Parts are not the only things to look forward to in the sport utility vehicle from Nissan. Nissan, which is one of the giant Japanese automakers, has recently jumped in the bandwagon of collaborating with equally big tech-geared company in developing new products as it partnered with NEC Corporation to come out with the NEC Nissan X-Trail Laptop.

Nissan X-Trail is a staple for all those inconsistent terrain adventures. Amidst the unpolished disposition of this SUV, it can still go against the luxury vehicles because of the NEC Nissan X-Trail Laptop. The high-end technology added in the four-wheel machine gives the X-Trail an air of elegance paralleled with its off-road tasks. Although experts say that it does not have the same as its perennial rivals, the laptop is still a great additional find for the Nissan X-Trail no matter what.

Like Nissan, NEC is also an established international Japanese company. Together with Nissan, NEC manufactured this crimson-red laptop suited for the off-road adventures of the SUV. It has a monitor that is 12.1 inches big with a Nissan X-Trail logo at the front. With the waterproof nylon case of the NEC Nissan Laptop, this gadget is surely protected from unavoidable puddle splash courtesy of the inconsistent terrains. Other features include: a notebook with an Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 processor, a dual layer burner, and a Vista Home Premium. This product produced by the partnership with two giant companies, however, is not for sale in tech stores or dealerships because this one has to order the laptop first. For a tag price of $2000, one can already have his or her own laptop.

Nissan, in its continuing effort to ensure road safety and convenience has created its fourth-generation Advanced Safety Vehicle called the ASV-4. This vehicle technology incorporates an electronic aid into the Nissan car which communicates with other vehicles or even cellphones on the road. Nissan’s new vehicular technology has an audio – visual screen that alert’s a car’s driver of oncoming vehicles. The inspiration for creating such an aid was the occurrence that vehicles usually get into accidents when turning into blind spots or corners.Nissan hopes that by the introduction of this technology, accidents will occur less often. The navigator works to alert the driver of any areas, corners, vehicles or objects that he or she may not even see.

The technology employed in the ASV – 4 is a brilliant idea as this will make driving on the road easier for everyone. But as with all forms of technology, the ASV – 4 electronic aid is meant to merely give assistance. Defensive driving and presence of mind should still remain topmost in a driver.

The ASV - 4 technology is still a work in progress. But other add - ons are available for your Nissan cars. You can shop for them at Nissan Parts.

Source: uk.cars.yahoo.com

A breakthrough automotive technology from Japanese automaker Nissan is set to hit Japan this month and the U.S. market in December 2007.

The Around View Monitor, which Nissan dubs as the world’s first, is a parking aid system that allows a driver to see the bird’s eye view of a car—or the larger perspective of a car seen from above—and its background in real-time.

Useful to drivers especially when parking, this system works hand in hand with other relevant Nissan parts to provide for an easy and precise steering and maneuvering of the car.

The Around View Monitor technology combines a bird’s eye view of the car and its surroundings using four 180-degree angle, high-resolution cameras installed on the sides, front, and rear of the car. The view from the top is flashed by the screen on the left side, while the front or rear view can be seen on the screen’s right side. Depending on the gear shift, the front and rear views can be interchanged. As a result, the driver sees a broader view of the vehicle and everything around it from all angles.

In addition, the left-side view comes together with the rear view, thus making it easier for the driver to monitor both the rear and left-front when parking in a parallel manner. The driver can also select between the top view and the left-side view.

A smart and user-friendly system, the new Nissan Technology presents the distance to an obstruction in colored but easy-to-understand graphics. Thanks to the camera-enabled sensors placed on all four corners of the car, the driver is instantly warned if the car approaches an impending barrier through Nissan parts such as a “beeping” alert.

The Around View Monitor will be available in the U.S. market on the newcomer Infiniti EX35 late this year and on the Nissan Elgrand van in Japan at the end of October.

Sources: Edmunds.com, The Autochannel

There are numerous Nissan parts that promote safety, such as seat belts and air bags. Moreover, behind a safe operation of vehicles are well-functioning auto parts. Despite these life-saving Nissan parts, external factors like adverse weather conditions could affect motorists in maneuvering the four-wheel machine. To answer to such possible unfortunate events, the Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. Ltd will be testing its “slip-hazard warning system” in Hokkaido starting this November.

Periods of rain and snow can make roads slippery and can lead to accidents, thus Nissan developed slip-hazard warning system that integrates the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and Anti-lock braking system (ABS). A vehicle that is equipped with such high-end technology has audio alerts that warn the driver as the four-wheel machine inches closer to a possible slippery road.

Hundred Nissan vehicles, which are geared with the CARWINGS system, are expected to take part in the test, which will officially start on November until March of next year. Before testing proper, however, Nissan, along with the Hokkaido Prefectural Police, will have to sift through the vehicles and will just get the participants needed.

At the end of the test, Nissan wants to know if such system, which will be supplemented by the upgraded CARWINGS system, would really work for real-life threatening events especially during the colder seasons.

Aside from the top-caliber Nissan parts, users of Nissan vehicles in Japan have something to boast about as the car company offers upgrades like the Yahoo! Wai Wai Map and the CARWINGS Builder for the dashboard staple CARWINGS.

These enhancements allow users of Nissan’s CARWINGS to key in their own inputs and share them to other drivers. Last March, Nissan came out with a trial version of the Yahoo! Wai Wai Map. This sort of social networking upgrade can be personalized by the Nissan vehicle owner. One can create his or her own maps and share these to other CARWINGS users. The console was designed so that one can create directions for tourist spots to famous restaurants in Japan. For the restaurants listed in the system, members can give ratings for these establishments to help others know which places are the best to dine to. Moreover, this special feature can be accessed over the internet and unique maps can be exchanged by CARWINGS members. Similar to the Yahoo! Wai Wai Map, the CARWINGS Builder allows users to share information on various locations to other members.

Aside from giving directions, the CARWINGS technology promotes the company’s safety campaign, along with the other life-saving Nissan parts. The system flashes warnings on the screen such as “Do not driver after drinking!” and “Let’s continue safe driving today”.

“Through CARWINGS Builder, individuals, groups, commercial establishments and local authorities can post information on the CARWINGS navigation maps, in either data-format or audio-formatted recordings via the CARWINGS Information Channel,” stated by Nissan.

Before the year closes, the rate for the CARWINGS system will now be fixed for 1,200 yen or $10.3.

“With the increased demand for CARWINGS services, the offer will be more attractive to customers who can enjoy the available information channels and services as much as they want, for a flat monthly rate,” stated by the Japanese company.