A Comprehensive Approach to a Zero-Emission Society
Realizing a sustainable society will require the widespread use of zero-emission vehicles that produce no CO2 emissions. This means there is a need to go beyond merely producing and selling zero-emission vehicles, and we must also put the needed infrastructure in place and make sure that the vehicles are economical to use, which no single company can accomplish on its own. The Renault-Nissan Alliance, which is positioning the launch and popularization of electric vehicles-one form of zero-emission vehicles-as a key corporate strategy, has committed to Zero Emission leadership. In addition to boosting the development and production of EVs, we are forging partnerships with national and local governments, electric power companies and other partners in a range of industries to promote zero-emission mobility and carry out discussions on the construction of the required infrastructure.
As of March 2011, the Alliance has entered more than 90 partnerships around the world, including with the governments of Kanagawa Prefecture and the city of Yokohama in Japan, the government of Portugal and 27 entities (state or local governments and utilities) within the United States.
We are also taking part in a comprehensive range of initiatives built around the zero-emission mobility axis, including the production of lithium-ion batteries, secondary use of batteries, use of recycled materials in cars, in-house manufacturing and sale of quick-charging equipment, construction of vehicle-charging infrastructure and standardization of charging methods with other manufacturers.
