Nissan to pump breathable vitamin C into car to help moisturise driver's skin



New Nissan cars will pump Vitamin C into the vehicle to moisturise the driver's skin, the firm has announced.

The Japanese manufacturer also plans to install anti-collision technology to its vehicles which will automatically detect if there is a risk a pedestrian might be hit.

The system involves a camera display and an alarm that buzzes when a pedestrian is too close to the car when the driver is parking, starting his car or cruising at low speeds.

A monitor in the dashboard warns of a moving object during a demonstration of its new technology at the company's test course in Yokosuka, Japan

If it detects a pedestrian it will automatically raise the accelerator pedal and begin to break while beeping.

Nissan claims that it will be able to prevent collision when at speeds up to 40 miles per hour.

The new cars will be equipped with highly concentrated Plasmacluster Ions - developed by Sharp - that will help keep the skin naturally moisturised.

Plasmacluster Ions help reduce airborne bacteria and mold levels, help to deactivate ticks and microbe allergens in the air, and control odours, the firm claims.

The system will also be able to detect various other bad smells - such as from animals and factories - and will automatically switch the ventilation on if required.

The group is also looking to install 'friendly' speedometers that will remind you of wedding anniversary dates or birthdays.

The interior of the Nissan 'Leaf' electric car which is due to be go on sale later this year

Nissan's hybrid FUGA car is already using the 'Forest AC' air conditioning system which is designed to recreate 'the refreshing breezes, temperature, humidity and aroma of natural forests'.



'We want drivers to feel that they are healthier staying in the car instead of on the outside,' a Nissan engineer said.

Nissan cars will also come with heated seats that incorporate NASA research to enable better blood circulation and reduce the chances of back pain during long drives.

The seats will heat the legs and buttocks first as they are the places which make the biggest difference to how warm you feel and will holds the driver's backbone in a 'near zero gravity position'.



A Nissan engineer told AFP that the 'emotional aspect of a car has become increasingly important'.