Bitauto Original For any international automobile brand, autonomous driving and travel solutions are new tracks that cannot be ignored. At the 5th China International Import Expo, Nissan brought their insights into the new race. The exploration of Tao.
On November 6, 2022, at the ongoing fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. announced the establishment of Nissan Travel Services Co., Ltd. to focus on China Mobile's travel services continue to promote the transformation of Nissan's business in China.
Nissan Travel Services Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Suzhou and is committed to developing mobile travel services and operating driverless taxis. Through cooperation with Suzhou High-speed Railway New City, we will provide support for the construction of China's intelligent transportation system.
Mr. Shohei Yamazaki, Senior Vice President of Nissan Motor Company and Chairman of the Nissan China Management Committee, said: “Continuing to introduce future technologies, mobility solutions and products to enrich the lives of Chinese consumers is the key to Nissan’s long-term development in China. An important part of the strategy. The establishment of Nissan Travel Service Co., Ltd. is another important milestone in Nissan’s nearly 50 years of development in China, further demonstrating Nissan’s commitment to focusing on the development of the Chinese market.”
Mr. Hideki Kimata, general manager of Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd., said: "We will leverage Nissan's rich experience and technology in mobility services in the Japanese market to fully tap the potential of the future mobility service market. Promote Nissan's business transformation in China. Through the establishment of the new company, Nissan is committed to providing Chinese consumers with a new, easier and more convenient mobility service experience. ”
Nissan has a solid foundation in the field of electric mobility, which will help Nissan's long-term development in the Chinese market. Today, Nissan has become one of the global automakers to establish a driverless travel service company in China.
"Nissan Travel Service Co., Ltd. is located in the High-speed Railway New Town in Xiangcheng District, Suzhou City. It has received strong support from the local government for business development and abundant cooperation opportunities. At the same time, the company is also adjacent to Shanghai, where the Alliance Innovation Center is located," he said.
Liang Zhiyao, member of the Standing Committee of the Xiangcheng District Committee of Suzhou City and secretary of the Party Working Committee of Suzhou High-speed Railway New Town, said: "As one of the first foreign automobile brands to enter China, Nissan has accompanied and witnessed the development and take-off of the Chinese automobile industry. 50 years, Nissan Automobile continues to introduce advanced technologies and products into the Chinese market, actively assisting the development of China's automobile industry. At the same time, it has developed to the industry's leading level in the fields of electric drive, autonomous driving, intelligent connectivity, and shared travel services, and has rich technological accumulation and strong strength. Enterprise strength, the new products displayed at this event once again dazzled everyone and brought new trends to the automotive industry. In March 2021, Nissan Motor Company and Suzhou High-speed Railway New City signed a memorandum of understanding, and the two parties reached a preliminary cooperation intention. Today, Nissan Travel Services Co., Ltd. was unveiled here. We hope that both parties can explore more cooperation scenarios in the future in terms of smart city construction and intelligent connected vehicle ecosystem development, and work together to win the future of mobile travel development. ”
WeRide Technology Co., Ltd., the world's leading autonomous driving and mobility services company, will provide technical support for the Suzhou project. The company has commercialized L4 autonomous driving technology and has successfully launched mobile travel services in Guangzhou. Mr. Zhang Li, Chief Operating Officer of WeRide Technology Co., Ltd., said: "WeRide will serve as the main autonomous driving technology provider for the Suzhou project and will be deeply involved in and fully support the research and development, testing and daily operations of Nissan's autonomous driving service fleet. Adhering to the concept of 'safety first', we will join hands with Nissan to bring a safer, more efficient and more comfortable autonomous driving experience to Suzhou citizens, allowing future technology to help improve their lives."
The fifth China International Import Expo will be held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai) from November 5th to 10th. The Nissan booth is located in Hall 2.1. During this exhibition, Nissan will fully demonstrate its latest practices and innovations in sustainable development and provide Chinese consumers with diverse and sustainable mobility solutions.