Nissan brings Japanese hospitality to CES 2020

Nissan is bringing a touch of Japanese hospitality to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 with exhibits that show the brand's vision for the future of mobility, from the Ariya Concept electric crossover to a zero-emission ice cream van and a self-sinking golf ball.

The Nissan Ariya Concept is making its North American debut at the Las Vegas trade show.

Bringing together advanced technologies on an all new electric vehicle platform, the zero-emission crossover embodies Nissan Intelligent Mobility, an expansive lineup of vehicle technologies and services that deliver an innovative, future-thinking driving and ownership experience for the customer, today and tomorrow.

Nissan has also taken these technologies out of the car and developed new and creative uses for them. Nissan is showing these at CES so guests to the exhibition can experience them through fun, everyday activities.

Chill out with ice cream served from a concept van that combines an all electric drivetrain, second-life battery storage and renewable solar energy generation.

Based on the 100% electric e-NV200 light commercial vehicle, the ice cream van's motor is driven by a 40kWh battery. A portable power pack, which uses lithium-ion cells recovered from early first-generation Nissan electric vehicles, powers the on-board equipment.

Also at Nisssan's display is the ProPILOT 2.0 advanced driver assistance system. With this technology, Nissan has created a golf ball that always manages to find the hole.

At the booth's putting green, an overhead camera will detect the position of the golf ball and hole. Sensing technology and an internal electric motor will ensure the putt stays on course until reaching the cup, just as Nissan cars equipped with ProPILOT 2.0 can manoeuvre along a predefined highway route.