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Nissan's electric IMx Kuro debuts driver 'brain-to-vehicle' tech

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Geneva– The Nissan IMx KURO was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show, marking the European debut of the electric crossover concept vehicle.

Kuro, which means black in Japanese, comes to life with the IMx, which was first revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2017, with new look black trim and wheels, an updated grille and a new dark gray body color.

A glimpse into the future

The automaker says that the Nissan IMx KURO provides a glimpse into the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision for changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated into society. 

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Nissan said: "The innovative concept vehicle is designed to strengthen the link between car and driver as a close, reliable partner that delivers a safer, more convenient and more exciting drive."

Upgrades to the Nissan IMx KURO also include the integration of Nissan’s pioneering Brain-to-Vehicle (B2V) technology. 

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B2V interprets signals from the driver’s brain to assist with driving and to help the vehicle’s autonomous and manual systems learn from the driver.

Jose Munoz, Nissan's Chief perfomance officer: “The IMx KURO zero-emission crossover concept vehicle embodies the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility,” 

“Nissan Intelligent Mobility is Nissan’s commitment to changing the way people and cars communicate, as well as how cars interact with society in the near future and beyond.”

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