Nissan Futures

Showcasing innovations in sustainable mobility

Nissan Futures — an event showcasing how Nissan is shaping the future of sustainable mobility and innovative design — was held from Feb. 4 to March 1 at the company’s Global Headquarters Gallery in Yokohama.

On Feb. 2, Nissan unveiled a physical concept model of its Max-Out EV convertible as part of the event launch. The Max-Out embodies Nissan’s commitment to providing greater access to sustainable and innovative mobility.

Max-Out concept

Based on the notion of “becoming one with the car,” the Max-Out two-seater convertible provides a liberating sense of openness while offering a dynamic driving experience. It represents Nissan’s ambition to develop a diverse range of advanced vehicles that convey a clear vision of how they benefit both individuals and society.
Max-Out

Max-Out concept reveal4:41

Nissan Futures EV ecosystem panel discussions

Nissan Motor Corporation held two panel discussions on Feb. 21, 2023, in which experts from our company and its partners discussed a comprehensive approach to an EV ecosystem. They also considered sustainable ways to prepare for the challenges and opportunities that accompany the rise of EVs as well as the reuse and repurposing of their batteries.

Keynote Speech6:16 -

Panel Discussion: Vehicle-to-everything (V2X)20:37 ~

Panel Discussion: Battery reuse and repurpose1:18:58 ~

Panelist insights

Keynotes from Panelists

Nissan's electric vehicle lead envisions the role they'll play in the future 1:16

Hugues Desmarchelier, vice president of Global Electrification Ecosystem & EV Programs, participated in a panel discussion on the role EVs can play in managing power usage, sharing power and storing power generated from renewable energy sources.

The real value of reusing EV batteries 1:05

4R Energy CEO Yutaka Horie believes EV battery reuse will greatly benefit both individuals and society. He says, "Reusing and repurposing EV batteries makes sense. Properly utilizing them is the only way."

Keynotes from Panelists
Keynotes from Panelists

EVs for better energy management 0:55

Corporate Vice President Yutaka Sanada outlined Nissan's electrification and EV ecosystem initiatives, which will increase access to sustainable and innovative mobility.

Panel Discussion: Vehicle-to-everything (V2X)

Hugues Desmarchelier

Vice President, Global Electrification Ecosystem & EV Programs, Nissan Motor Corporation

Eric Mevellec

Chief Executive Officer, Dreev

Gregory Poilasne

Chief Executive Officer, Nuvve

Yuko Nishida (Moderator)

Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Institute

Panel Discussion: Battery reuse and repurpose

Yutaka Sanada

Corporate Vice President, Nissan Motor Corporation

Soufiane El Khomri

Director, Energy Services, Nissan AMIEO region (Africa, Middle-East, India, Europe and Oceania)

Yutaka Horie

Chief Executive Officer, 4R Energy Corporation

Yuko Nishida (Moderator)

Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Institute

Panel Discussion: Vehicle-to-everything (V2X)

Hugues Desmarchelier

Vice President, Global Electrification Ecosystem & EV Programs, Nissan Motor Corporation

Eric Mevellec

Chief Executive Officer, Dreev

Gregory Poilasne

Chief Executive Officer, Nuvve

Yuko Nishida (Moderator)

Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Institute

Panel Discussion: Battery reuse and repurpose

Yutaka Sanada

Corporate Vice President, Nissan Motor Corporation

Soufiane El Khomri

Director, Energy Services, Nissan AMIEO region (Africa, Middle-East, India, Europe and Oceania)

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Yutaka Horie

Chief Executive Officer, 4R Energy Corporation

Yuko Nishida (Moderator)

Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Institute

Long-term vision: Nissan Ambition 2030

At the heart of Nissan Ambition 2030 is the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company's operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050.