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Nissan Leaf Will Work With the Cloud

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From the very beginning, Nissan’s fully electric car, the Leaf, was designed with the capability to connect to the cloud. Nissan’s CIO Celso Guiotoko has said that the cloud will provide flexibility to provision additional capacity when needed and the ability to take advantage of new technologies as they develop. The public cloud platform which Nissan is using is Microsoft Azure.

As you might know, fully electric cars have a smaller range than traditional gasoline or diesel powered vehicles. Additionally, charging stations for such cars are also less abundant than traditional fuel stations. Worries can arise regarding how much energy the car is using, or how long it has been since the last charge, or how much charge it has left. In such situations, having your car connected to the cloud would provide a huge advantage. This is delivered through an app that relies on a cloud-based service that will collect and share data and instructions between the Leaf and the app.

The LEAF’s online service is known as NissanConnect EV. It will allow users to:

  • Check current charge level,
  • Start charging,
  • Check when charging will complete,,
  • Trigger the climate control remotely,
  • Check estimated driving range between charges,
  • Record and store basic driving history, including times and distance travelled.

The cloud service acts as the broker between the car and the app. You won’t be able to connect the app to the car directly via the internet. This means that both the app and the car don’t have to be online at the same time in order for the app’s features to work.

The Nissan Leaf is one of the most innovative and incredible vehicles to ever exist. To see the Leaf for yourself, we recommend coming into Cardinale Nissan to explore how this vehicle has environmental and driving benefits built right inside.

 

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Nissan Envisions a Future in Vehicle Intelligence

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Nissan’s influence in the market for small cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles has made it a pioneer in automobile innovation and engineering. Recently, they announced their partnership with Foster + Partners, an international studio for architecture, engineering, and design, to consider a “future of mobility” concept. This concept deals with zero emission technology and its impact on design.

Nissan concludes that the fuel station of the future is the automobile itself. As technology develops, so will our way of living. Nissan illustrates this with a video featuring Nissan LEAF and futuristic IDS Concept. They believe that when technologies integrate with each other, many of the challenges in cities can be tackled. Thus, they’ve mused with the idea of a transport system that is both environment- and infrastructure-reliant.

As a forerunner of the commercial electric vehicle and zero-emission technology, Nissan is running trials that allow drivers to act as energy hubs to store, use, and return clean energy to the grid. This concept includes coupling advances in its second-life batteries with a vehicle-to-grid system.

The use of energy in cars can be optimized with combining many of the automobile’s technologies such as vehicle-to-grid, wireless charging, battery storage and autonomous drive technology. As the world embraces renewable energy, it becomes vital to creating a sustainable refueling network. Infrastructure is another challenge that they are looking to overcome due to the rapid urbanization and growth of cities.

The collaboration will look into Nissan’s vision for Intelligent Mobility where cars interact with their environment as populations move on to zero emission technologies. Rush to the Cardinale Nissan showroom to know more about Nissan cars.

 

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Interior Features of the Nissan Maxima

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Sitting in the driver’s seat of the Nissan Maxima will make you feel as though you are in the cockpit of a modern fighter jet. Built for easy access and handling, the interior of the Maxima is a subtle mix of luxury and functionality.

Listed below are the interior features of the Nissan Maxima.

  1. Zero gravity front seats: The seats in the Maxima are sport-styled giving you the perfect width and height while driving. They are deeply bolstered to keep you in place even at sharp turns. The seats provide a neutral position to reduce fatigue and relax your lower back. You can also heat or cool your front seats.
  2. 7° center console tilt: The Maxima is personalized for the driver. The 7° rotation of the center console makes the dashboard easily visible to the driver. This allows the driver to command the steering with better and intuitive information.
  3. Intelligent climate control: Imagine having to heat or cool your car using only your smartphone. You can do so with the Maxima that features “Remote Engine Start”. Now you can step into a car whose temperature is just right for the corresponding climate.
  4. Ascot-leather seating and diamond-quilted Alcantara inserts: Delving into ultra-luxury, the seats are made of Ascot leather. Alcantara inserts are made available to give you an enhanced seating experience.
  5. Moonroof: A panoramic moonroof with dual panels gives the car a more stylish appearance. One touch is all it takes to open and close them.
  6. Ample lighting: Every part of the cabin in the Maxima is illuminated to exude a warm glow. This feature is another hint at the maker’s inspiration of an aircraft cockpit.

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Exterior Features of the Nissan Maxima

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Inspired by aerospace, the Nissan Maxima was unveiled at the April New York Auto Show 2015. Its body resembles a fighter jet and is made to “fly” on the road. Nissan designers visited the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels to make sure that the final product is a true expression of their coveted aircraft.

Here we list the exterior features of Nissan Maxima that make it a cut above the rest.

  1. Lowered stance: The Maxima is built to have a more streamlined and sculpted exterior and is thus lowered.
  2. Floating roof: In keeping with the influence of a fighter jet, the roof of the Maxima gives an illusion of being floated above the cabin. This is due to the melding of the A, B, and C pillars into the glasswork.
  3. Character lines: Nissan has left no stone unturned to make the Maxima look aeronautical. By developing a special metal-stamping technique, they have added sweeps to its body line and doors making it more jet-like.
  4. Enhanced lighting: The lights on the front resemble a boomerang with an LED line that is illuminated at all times. The taillights also feature these LEDs. A subtle “4DSC” is embossed in the lamp housings.
  5. Diamond-cut finish wheels and custom tires: The Maxima boasts of 18” Aluminum alloy wheels that are exclusively designed with a diamond-cut finish. The tires are Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric ones developed specially to give the car a sharp steering response. These features make them stylish as well as functional.
  6. Exhaust finishers: The exhaust for the Nissan Maxima is made with rolled, chrome-tipped finishers. This not only ensures a smooth ride but also gives the Nissan an elegant and classy appearance.

Head to Cardinale Nissan to have a closer look at the stunning exteriors of Maxima.

 

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Tech Features of the Nissan Pathfinder

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The Nissan Pathfinder is built to haul. It has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 LBS with its 3.5 liter V6 engine pumping in seamless power. Fuel efficiency is kept optimum so that heavy adventures can be easily done and no work is too much for the Pathfinder. The proof is totally in the numbers: the vehicle has a hefty 260hp and 240-lb-ft of torque. The maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds- the best in its class. To put it short, it does not matter whether you are driving to the marina, or simply leaving civilization for the weekend, just hook up the camper, boat or trailer and then go. Simple!

While driving, you could select between 2WD, 4WD or even Auto Mode. Turn the car’s All Mode 4x4i Dial. You will find it behind the gear shift. This will enable you to lock to 4WD on tough terrain and in changeable weather. For better mileage, turn switch into 2WD. If you are driving through rough terrain or slippery roads, the Auto Mode automatically adjusts the power to each of the wheels. After things become calm, it automatically reverts to 2WD.

The Pathfinder is equipped with class exclusive XTRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission. This technology negates the need for gears through the use of precise metal drive chain in lieu of standard fixed metal gears. This transfers power from engine to wheels much more smoothly and effectively. You get perfect speed and improved fuel economy. For the best Nissan drive experience, come to Cardinale Nissan in Seaside.

 

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Interior Features of the 2016 Nissan Versa

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The interiors of 2016 Nissan Versa have only one description: they are roomy. They are efficient and have lots of fun. The interior oozes sophistication through the use of understated chrome grille accents. The chrome door handles, broad shoulders and sleek lines makes the Versa a center of attraction in every parking lot. Safety is assured with the rear spoiler specially engineered to increase the aerodynamic downforce. The vehicle not only pleases the eye, it slips through the air.

The 2016 Nissan Versa provides you more sedan for every dollar. It is small and smart and goes beyond the cliché of how you live depends on the money you spend. The Versa is your perfect companion for a new brave world. The interior provides sufficient headroom and legroom to comfortably seat five passengers. Additionally, the glovebox offers adequate storage space.

The trunk of the Versa has a usable volume of 14.9 cubic feet. Its trunk permits you to carry anything you require and also keeps it safe. If you need more space, huge pockets are found in the door panels. You can put everything there- from water bottles to maps. This Nissan model is also extremely versatile. The rear seat can be folded down. It is 60/40 and provides you excellent flexibility to take your friends and their baggage too. Since the pass through is big, wide and tall items can also be welcomed for the ride. Nothing is more important than a test drive when you buy a car. Come to Cardinale Nissan in Seaside and drive away with the new Versa car.

 

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Nissan Reveals Plans For Global Motorsport Program Of 2016

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Nissan in 2016 will continue in its winning ways and participate in various championships and categories. The car maker has already scalped nine global championships in 2015. It will also augment its customer support. The company’s flag continue to wave in Japan, Australia, North America, and Europe.

Nissan or NISMO has conquered the SUPER GT GT5000 Championship for two successive years. It now intends to make it a third time victory, making it a hattrick. The GT500 Class race will see four Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500 competing in GT500 class. Katsumasa Chiyo is expected to make a GT500 debut. He has already completed a two year long stint in Bathurst races and Blancpain Endurance series. The Bathurst races are 12 hours long.

The new executive director is Toshikazu Tanaka, who was previously NISMO’s Corporate Vice President. He will take over the GT500 team from Kunihiko Kakimoto. The latter has made a large contribution to the GT500 titles. The company has won a total of 12 titles.

The regulations imposed on the series forbid suspension and aero parts development in 2016. The car thus will continue to have identical specification as of 2015. Engine performance, along with the tire will also be increased. Even though the specification of the engine remains same, there were massive improvements to the intake or exhaust system. Both of them will have higher reliability and efficiency.

The Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 won GT300class championship of Pro and SUPER GT class championship of the 2015 Blancpain Endurance series. Want to test drive a Nissan? Drive down to Cardinale Nissan.’

 

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Xtronic Transmission in the Nissan Pathfinder

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The Xtronic CVT in Nissan Pathfinder does not employ standard gear ratios. There are two steel pulleys that are hydraulically operated in its place. The pulleys are linked by metal chain link. When you press the accelerator, the sides of v-shaped pulleys may pull apart or push together to vary the chain position on pulleys.

Since the movement of the belt is seamless between gear ratios, this Xtronic transmission does not shift in the standard sense. It means you do not suffer the shift shock, which comes across a jolt during the power loss while shifting in automatic transmission, is not there anymore. The quality of driving is much improved due to this.

Since there is no need for gears, the Xtronic CVT can do two things for improving the fuel economy. The first one involves the transmission- which permits the Pathfinder’s engine to operate at peak efficiency at all times. The second involves the advantage of gear elimination. Since there are no gears, no friction exists during the shifting.

Efficiency increases due to less friction so the fuel consumption is also less. Friction equals heat and when there is excessive friction, it may cause fatal damage to the car’s moving parts. Since this CVT technology utilizes fewer moving parts, there is also less friction. The durability of the transmission is also increased. The Xtronic transmission thus has a longer life cycle compared to the standard transmission.

Find out more about the wonderful technology and feel the thrill too by driving down to Cardinale Nissan at Seaside, California.

 

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The Pathfinder offers Bird’s Eye View with Around View Monitor

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The Around View Monitor is a Nissan proprietary technology. It employs four cameras to generate a composite image of the 2016 edition of the Pathfinder and then displays it on touch screen monitor. It assists to visually confirm the position of the vehicle relative to lines around the parking spaces. It also takes into account the adjacent objects displayed on the monitor. The technology permits the driver to effortlessly maneuver into tight parking spots.

The Around View Monitor immensely helps the Pathfinder driver to extricate the car from tight spaces without a blemish on the exteriors of the vehicle. This is made possible the company’s ingenuity in placing the four cameras. The standard backup camera is placed above rear license plate. The second camera is placed in the front grille and the rest two cameras are ultra wide angle ones located in side mirrors, and face down.

The software stitches the four images and wraps the illustration of the Pathfinder like it is shot overhead. The end view is that you feel that you are hovering a few feet above the car. The side images are functional. When you pass the car parked beside you, its wheels are displayed. In case the car is parked three feet or more away, the view may not include the other vehicle. However, the visual images of the parking lanes will help you to steer your best.

To know more, and to get a trial drive of the Nissan Pathfinder, come to Cardinale Nissan at Seaside, California.

 

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The Nissan Pathfinder Offers Automatic Switching Between 2WD And 4WD

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The Pathfinder from the Nissan stable is already legendary. It has a proven tough, rugged and capable built and delivers impressive mileage as well. The fuel efficiency is maximized with lightweight components making up the drivetrain and frame. Even the climate control systems are constructed with lightweight parts.

The Pathfinder’s latest avatar offers you the unmatched luxury of 2WD and 4WD. There is also the Auto Mode. To toggle between the modes, you simply have to turn the All Mode 4x4i Dial, positioned just behind gearshift. You can lock to 4WD on treacherous terrain and in rapidly changing weather. Turn it back to switch to 2WD for an enhanced mileage. Nissan’s intuitive Auto Mode automatically senses rough terrain or slippery roads and then adjusts the power to the wheels by its own. When you reach a concrete road, it goes back to 2WD by itself.

The Nissan Pathfinder is fitted with an exclusive advanced Xtronic CVT or Continuously Varying Transmission. This technology eliminates the need of gears by utilizing a metal drive chain which in itself is a precisely machined piece of art. Power is transferred from engine to wheels in a more effective manner and smoothly too. The CVT quenches your every demand by shifting smoothly to offer you perfect speed, and improves the fuel economy at the same time. For a trial drive of this beauty, come to Cardinale Nissan at Seaside. It will be love at first drive!

 

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