Happy 50th anniversary of the moon landing from Nissan

  • 10 technologies brought back down to Earth and into your car –

On July 20, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. In the years since this successful mission, numerous leaps in spaceage technology have made their way into everyday life.

Nissan, and other automakers, use many of these technologies. Let’s celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historic moment with 10 technologies brought back down to Earth and into some cars:

1. Radar- and camera-based ProPILOT Assist driver-assistance technology1

2. LED lighting

3. Zero Gravity seats with Temper Foam

4. GPS-based navigation2

5. Computer software

6. Lithium-ion batteries

7. Heat-resistant brakes

8. Studless winter tires

9. Exhaust heat shields

10. Satellite radio3

 

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In North America, Nissan’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissanusa.com and www.infinitiusa.com, or visit the U.S. media sites nissannews.com and infinitinews.com.

 

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