After 8 years of intensive research, over 16,000 autonomous miles driven, and zero accidents, Nissan and its partners have successfully completed evolvAD—the UK’s most rigorous autonomous driving project to date.
Nissan envisions a world where everyone can travel freely and safely, paving the way for a zero accident and fatality future. So, the teams at Nissan in the UK are making it happen.
In 2017 we kickstarted our groundbreaking autonomous drive research in the UK, first with our HumanDrive project, then ServCity. The aim of our research is to expand our global autonomous drive (AD) development efforts, improving its capabilities and creating real-world scenarios society can benefit from.
Our latest AD research project, evolvAD, takes the next step forward – building on previous projects and testing the technology on rough residential and rural roads.
But what does this mean for you?
We used fully-electric Nissan LEAFs to model our research, yet this technology is designed to adapt to any vehicle type. AD optimizes driving efficiency – reducing time spent idling in city streets, enhancing traffic flow and enabling more energy-conscious driving patterns. As applications such as ride-sharing and mobility services expand, AD has the potential to significantly lower emissions and improve urban air quality.
AD ensures an additional layer of security for you and those around you. We know that the majority of on-road accidents are caused by human error. For example, in 2023, 71% of road accidents in Great Britain were influenced by driver or rider error. AD technology remains fully attentive at all times – it doesn’t get distracted, tired or impaired. By consistently monitoring the environment, it can anticipate and react to potential hazards – enhancing safety and reducing the risk of accidents on the road.
Picture: Nissan