Nissan to Cut Vehicle Weight 15 Percent in 2017 By Jason Siu Mar 12 2013 Share this Article Tweet Nissan is turning to Advanced High Tensile Strength Steel (AHSS) in up to 25 percent of its vehicle parts starting in 2017 to reduce weight. Continue Reading... Filed under: Featured Articles Japanese Nissan TechnologyTags: ahss, high tensile strength, Nissan, nissan green program, nissan models, nissan vehicle weight, nissan vehicles