Honda and Nissan have just signed a memorandum of understanding to begin a feasibility study strategic partnership in the areas of car electrification and intelligent mobility.

Future Japanese cooperation is being studied

Honda and Nissan want to further accelerate their efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, as well as to achieve the goal of zero deaths in road accidents. This is what two Japanese manufacturers want strengthen its environmental and electrification technologiesbut also development of embedded software improve the safety of your vehicles.
The two companies have agreed to join forces and consider a future cooperation.
“It is important to prepare for the increasing pace of mobility transformation in the medium to long term, and it is important that we reached this agreement based on the mutual understanding that Honda and Nissan face common challenges. We look forward to further discussions and strive to find a mutually beneficial solution for sustainable growth.”said Makoto Uchida, chairman and CEO of Nissan, on the occasion.

Honda and Nissan: new software technologies

The scope of the feasibility studies studied by Honda and Nissan includes automotive software platforms, basic components related to electric vehicles, as well as ancillary products.
“During this once-in-a-century period of transformation in the automotive industry, we will explore the potential of the partnership between Nissan and Honda. The criteria of our research will be whether the synergy of technology and knowledge that our companies have cultivated will allow us to become industry leaders in creating new values ​​for the automotive industry.”explains Toshihiro Mibe, managing director and president of Honda.
On the side Nissanone of the most important electric innovations is the Nissan Ariya, but the Japanese manufacturer is preparing its upcoming electric Micra, which should use the technology of the electric Renault 5, as well as the new generation Leaf, which should arrive in the coming months.

In the house of HondaAt the recent CES 2024 exhibition, two innovative concepts were presented: the Honda Saloon and the Space Hub, which foreshadow the production models expected in the coming years. According to rumors, an electric NSX should also appear.