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Nissan announced the start of a new collaboration between the company and Tsinghua University in Beijing to work on the research and development of electric vehicles and autonomous drive technologies for the Chinese market.

The project will provide the general framework for the research of EV technologies including battery safety, autonomous drive technology and traffic systems for China in the future. To facilitate research about Chinese roads and local driving habits, the two parties will share resources that will contribute to China's future mobility.

The Joint Research Center is expected to play a key role in realizing the market’s potential for intelligent mobility in China through technology development.

Nissan and Tsinghua University have a long history of collaboration. Over the past 10 years, they have maintained a close cooperation in the research of core auto technologies and auto development strategies.

As Nissan and Tsinghua University expand their cooperation, they will work to deliver a richer driving experience for Chinese consumers, while driving innovation in the automotive, social and economic sectors in China.

China is a key market for the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Nissan has enjoyed a business partnership with Dongfeng Motor, the Chinese automobile manufacturer, for over 10 years.  Earlier this year, Renault began producing cars in China as part of its joint venture under the umbrella name Dongfeng Renault Automobile Company (DRAC.)

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