Nissan and Honda agree to joint research in fundamental technologies for next-generation SDV platform

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the two companies have agreed to carry out joint research in fundamental technologies in the area of platforms for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This agreement is based on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the companies on March 15 regarding the commencement of discussions on a strategic partnership for the age of intelligence and electrification. Both companies also today signed an MOU on deepening the framework of the strategic partnership, which is being discussed and considered on a broad scope. Nissan and Honda are engaged in specific discussions and deliberations with a view to collaborating in various fields to further accelerate efforts to realize a carbon-neutral and traffic-accident-free society. Both companies are promoting R&D and investment in various technologies to promote the spread and evolution of EVs, especially SDVs, which are the scope of study in the fields of intelligence and electrification. The two companies also believe that the software field, including autonomous driving, connectivity, and AI, which will determine the value of vehicles in the future and become a source of competitiveness, is an area where technological innovation is extremely rapid and where synergies can easily be