Nissan Motor at The Science of Survival exhibition

 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will showcase its environmental technologies at The Science of Survival exhibition during a four-month stay in Malaysia beginning April 28 at the National Science Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

 

The Science of Survival exhibition will move among various venues around the world through 2012. The exhibition is organized by The Science of … which is a partnership between The Science Museum in London and the Fleming Media of the United Kingdom. Malaysia is the third country to have this exhibition since its global launch in London last Spring.

The thought-provoking and interactive exhibition features seven areas: Briefing, Drinking, Eating, Enjoying, Moving, Building and FutureCity. Visitors have the opportunity to explore how their lives could be affected by environmental changes and resource availability. Set in 2050, visitors can design green cars, invent new super foods and develop unique neighborhoods.

In the Moving area of the exhibit, a quarter-scale Nissan Pivo and its lithium-ion battery will be on display. Visitors can learn about new vehicle fuels for the future including electricity, hydrogen and biofuels made from plants.

The Science of Survival concept aligns with the Nissan Green Program 2010, which is focused on three core areas related to the environment: reducing CO2 emissions from Nissan's products and activities around the world, reducing other emissions and accelerating recycling efforts.

Co-sponsorship of this exhibition supports Nissan's commitment to education and the environment and is part of an overall corporate citizenship strategy.

Founded in 2005, the organizer The Science of … has launched other unique interactive exhibitions that include the The Science of Spying and The Science of Aliens, which have been recognized for their innovative and creative approach to learning.

 

Source: Transportweekly