Global sales of Nissans CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) equipped vehicles reached 1,088,000 in the companys fiscal year 2007, accomplishing a target set under the Nissan Green Program 2010 environmental plan announced in 2006. Sales of CVT-equipped vehicles have quadrupled from about 250,000 units in FY2004.
Currently, CVT represents approximately 28.6% of Nissans global sales, compared to 7% in FY2004. CVT penetration varies across the regions, with the highest rates in North America and Japan at 47.4% and 43.8% respectively. Nissans first CVT was introduced in March 1992.
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