With a dedication to develop innovative products for all, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. Its Nissan LEAF - the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle – has already won numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award.
In an effort to facilitate Blackberry and Android (News - Alert) device users who own Nissan LEAFs to leverage the Nissan LEAF application (app) for smartphones, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the release of Blackberry, Android Application for All-Electric Nissan LEAF.
According to a press release, the app allows Nissan LEAF owners to manage and control many frequently used vehicle features directly from their smartphone. Drivers can be in direct contact with their vehicle at all times, thereby enabling them to control in-vehicle features.
Precisely, users of Nissan LEAF app for smartphones are able to: check the state of the battery charge; begin charging; check when battery charge is complete; see estimated driving range; turn the climate control system on or off; and more.
The Nissan LEAF app for smartphones was already available on the iPhone (News - Alert) since the car's release in December 2010. Now, it is available on Blackberry, Android smartphones as well.
Available to anyone with a Nissan LEAF, an active CARWINGS subscription, the app not only allows users to access critical information points for their Nissan LEAF, such as charging, pre-cooling and heating, but also allows them to monitor the status of their vehicle.
"Nissan understands that telematics and other communication services are important for consumers," said Trisha Jung, director, vehicle connected services, Nissan North America, in a statement. "By providing accessibility and functionality to the Nissan LEAF through all major smartphone platforms, we are truly delivering 'Innovation for All.'"
According to the release, Nissan was recognized in Detroit at the 2011 International Telematics Update Awards as the "2010-2011 Industry Newcomer" for its CARWINGS telematics service that includes the smartphone app.
In addition, Nissan is also dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program. It was also recognized as an ENERGY STAR (News - Alert) Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2010 and 2011.
Jayashree Adkoli is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Jayashree's articles, please visit her columnist page.Edited by
Rich Steeves
