Nissan, Tsinghua team for Gen Z automotive R&D
Nissan is commissioning automotive research and development in China with Tsinghua University.
The deal between Nissan (China) Investment and Tsinghua University will focus on effective communication for Generation Z, or Gen Z, which is more technologically adept. The collaboration will also develop the role and social responsibility of automakers in EV ecosystem, including charging infrastructure, battery recycling, re-use and energy management.
Nissan and Tsinghua University are also strengthening the partnership through a memorandum of understanding on comprehensive cooperation in the joint research project, including on-going joint research. Nissan has had a collaboration with the Suzhou Automobile Research Institute at Tsinghua University since 2012.
The cooperation with Tsinghua University allows Nissan to work on strategic developments in electrification and intelligent mobility and support the Chinese requirements of “in China, for China and world”.
Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida said: “We hope that this collaboration will help us gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese market and develop strategies that better meet the needs of customers in China, and contribute to sustainable development by returning the results of our joint research to the Chinese economy and society.”
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