[sustran] Re: Nissan and city of Yokohama partner to reduce CO2

[Brendan Finn]

Todd, Eric, 

You are surprised that the auto manufacturers focus on 'solutions' that don't reduce the number of cars?

With best wishes, 


Brendan. 
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd Edelman, Green Idea Factory" <edelman at greenidea.eu>
To: <NewMobilityCafe at yahoogroups.com>; <sustran-discuss at list.jca.apc.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 11:44 AM
Subject: [sustran] Re: Nissan and city of Yokohama partner to reduce CO2


> Hi,
> 
> Will they listen to our ideas? From their press release:
> 
> "Nissan firmly believes the solution to sustainable mobility can be 
> achieved with electric vehicles. We look forward to working with the 
> city of Yokohama to make electric vehicles a sensible, attractive and 
> eco-friendly choice for customers," said Carlos Tavares, executive vice 
> president of Nissan. 
> <http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2008/_STORY/081105-02-e.html>
> 
> They do not want New Mobility, they simply want to perpetuate the 
> private urban car system. It is obvious to us that the problem with Old 
> Mobility is not just about Co2 (but I am sure if they repeat this over 
> and over most consumers will be convinced that it is.) And just to make 
> sure you get a clearer picture of their (e)mission, please see a few of 
> their other press releases from the last week:
> 
> Nissan launches new X-Trail in China
> <http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2008/_STORY/081103-01-e.html>
> 
> Nissan Releases New KIX Mini SUV
> <http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2008/_STORY/081030-01-e.html>
> 
> All-New 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Readies For Debut
> <http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2008/_STORY/081029-04-e.html>
> 
> If Nissan wants to use their experience, knowledge and capital to only 
> make something which is actually new and sustainable, I will be the 
> first to send them a C.V.
> 
> Thanks,
> T

> 
> Eric Britton wrote:
>> Comment: It strikes me that they are taking a rather easy path in this.
>> There is a lot more to CO2/transport reduction than the short list that
>> follows here. Pity that we don't have a way of bringing more ideas into this
>> one. Eric Britton
>>

>>  
>>
>> Nissan and city of Yokohama partner to reduce CO2
>>
>> Tokyo, Japan - The Renault Nissan Alliance and the city of Yokohama have
>> announced a partnership to study sustainable mobility solutions for
>> Yokohama. Under the Environment Model City pilot, Yokohama aims to achieve
>> significant CO2 reductions by experimenting with a range of methodologies
>> across key sectors, including transportation, housing and renewable energy
>> development.
>>
>> Nissan will introduce an all-electric vehicle in Yokohama by 2010, making
>> the city one of the first in the world to offer the vehicle.
>>
>> The scope of the partnership includes measures to promote eco-driving, a
>> study of route navigation systems to alleviate traffic congestion, and
>> measures to promote the mass acceptance of electric vehicles, such as
>> customer incentives and the development of a vehicle charging
>> infrastructure. Nissan has been piloting its Intelligent Transport Systems
>> in Yokohama since September 2006, combining telematics and vehicle
>> navigation systems. The University of Tokyo is also participating to monitor
>> and evaluate the program's progress.
>>
>> "Through our Environment Model City pilot, we hope to define an innovative
>> vision that leads to CO2 reduction, sustainability and improved quality of
>> life for our citizens," said Yokohama mayor Hiroshi Nakada. "We look forward
>> to a mutually beneficial partnership with Nissan."
>>
>> Source:
>> http://www.canadiandriver.com/thenews/2008/11/05/nissan-announces-zero-emiss
>> ion-partnership-in-yokohama.htm
>>