Vehicle Dismantling Research
To promote ELV recycling, Nissan believes that it is important to design and manufacture vehicles that are easily dismantled. We are developing recycling technology to make end-of-life parts into materials. We are also looking at the problem of how to manage automobile shredder residue (ASR), which means all that is left after reusable parts and recyclable materials have been removed.
Nissan is researching efficient ways to dismantle ELVs in order to effectively recycle materials and reuse parts. Until recently our research has focused on ways to manage substances that have an impact on the environment, such as waste oils, effluent, and lead. But for the last few years, we have also been researching ways to increase the recovery rate, with a focus on the reuse of high value added materials.
As we continue efforts to improve dismantling technology, we are providing feedback from our research to the development department so that our findings are reflected in materials selection and vehicle design for easier dismantling.
Evaluation of Dismantling
Results of Dismantling Research
Development of "One-Stage Drainer" for appropriate treatment of waste oils and liquids
"One-Stage Drainer"
Drawing on our accumulated knowledge, we developed a "one-stage drainer," a device that securely and economically collects waste oils and liquids in a single process. We began selling the one-stage drainer in May 2001. This device roughly doubles the volume of waste oils and liquids that can be collected, and reduces the time needed to drain liquids from the vehicle (such as water from radiators, window washing fluid, and oil) from 40 minutes to less than seven minutes.
Engine long-life coolant (LLC) recycler
Engine long-life coolant (LLC) recycler
In addition to its principle component of ethylene glycol, engine long-life coolant contains many preservatives and depleted substances, such as decomposed elements and metallic ions produced in the course of use. Nissan developed an engine long-life coolant (LLC) recycler for appropriate treatment of these substances.
Oil Element Cutter
Oil Element Cutter
We have developed and sold Oil Element Cutter for easy treatment of used oil filters. This tool helps separate paper filters from their metallic case, after which the case is recycled for use as a material.
