Environmental Activity (NPK)

From NAGTROC

Nissan is actively engaged in environmental activities, as stated in its mid-term environmental action plan, Nissan Green Program 2010. All NISSAN GT-R vehicles have achieved U-LEV certifications(Japan), and design improvement has been conducted for better recyclability. As a result, the vehicle has achieved a recyclability rate of over 95%.

NISSAN GT-R environmental considerations (Production process, vehicle-use process, waste and recycling)

• Recycling of offal from production process
• Parts made of recycled materials
• Environmental load materials reduced
• Protection of the ozone layer
• Ozone safe air conditioner, etc. (HFC134a refrigerant)
• All vehicles have achieved U-LEV certification(Japan).
• Application of easy-to-recycle structure
• Application of easy-to-recycle material
• Complete marking of plastic and rubber parts

■Environmental response

Optimal gearshift map and fuel consumption results displayed for better fuel efficiency

The multifunction meter displays optimal gearshift position under the driving conditions of a given moment. The map using easy-to-understand graphics, shows a range of positions for enthusiastic driving performance to fuel efficient eco-driving, to assist the driver in easier shifting. The monitor also shows the current fuel consumption level, as well as the level of the previous 20 minutes.

Cleaner exhaust emissions

The NISSAN GT-R achieves 50% reduction of NOx (nitrogen oxide) and NMHC (nonmethane hydrocarbons) emissions compared to the 2005 exhaust emission standard value, and has received U-LEV certification by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. It also meets standards of 8 local governments and Keihanshin 7 prefectural governments (LEV-7).

Improved recyclability

Nissan's vehicle development considers everything from the design stage to the end-of-life stage. Recyclability is improved with the effective use of resources, including the use of easy-to-recycle or recycled materials.

• Calculations based on Definition and Calculation Method Guidelines for Recyclability Rate of New Models by JAMA (1998)

■Cabin environment

Inner green

Equipment for cabin environment known as "'Inner green' cabin comfort performance", was developed with focus on "cleaner air", "easy on the skin", and "pure and clean".

UV-cut green glass (Front glass) UV-cut heat insulated green glass (excluding front glass) Antibacterial steering wheel Antibacterial shift knob

Reduction of VOC*s in vehicle cabin

To reduce VOCs in the vehicle cabin, adhesives and other materials in areas such as the seat, door trim, and carpet have been reexamined. These compounds, which include formaldehyde and toluene, are known to cause irritation the respiratory tract. Nissan has also reduced the cabin concentrations of 13 substances to below levels permitted by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and put consideration into in-vehicle air quality.

• Volatile Organic Compounds