2019.10.03
On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, as part of an on-campus guest lecture series by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Asako Hoshino, Executive Vice President of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., gave a lecture in the "International Business" class (taught by Associate Professor Masahiro Kotosaka of the Faculty of Policy Management). The class was filled to capacity, with many Keio students not enrolled in the course also attending. The lecture and Q&A session were held on the theme of "The Future of Mobility."
The lecture focused on the future outlook for autonomous driving and electric vehicles, starting with "CASE,"* a keyword in the automotive industry, which is said to be undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation. The Keio students were keenly interested in the prospects for solving social issues that companies and the industry as a whole must address, such as autonomous driving technology that can help prevent traffic accidents and congestion, and the use of electric vehicles as a power source during disasters. In the Q&A session following the lecture, students asked many sharp questions and offered interesting opinions, resulting in a meaningful exchange of ideas. The discussion also touched upon the joy of driving itself, not just autonomous driving, and the event concluded on a high note.
In addition, a new model of the Skyline was displayed in front of the Omega (Ω) Building, and Keio students were seen enjoying themselves, sitting in the driver's seat and taking commemorative photos.
*CASE is an acronym for Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric.
Source: General Affairs Section, Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office