Saturday, February 28th, 2009 |
Effis city commuter car combines Nissan’s Super Motor and Compact Lithium-ion Battery with a fuel cell stack. Effis shows one possibility for future fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) that will require an ultra-small, lightweight design. An all-new concept is incorporated in the multiconfigurable arrangement of the instrument panel and seats. This arrangement secures comfortable seating space for three occupants plus enough room for one more person. The three-meter overall length allows agile maneuverability.
The revolutionary new Super Motor is a compact, high-efficiency unit that features two output shafts, both of which can be controlled independently. Because the power obtained from the two shafts can be controlled separately, driving force can be distributed to the right and left wheels independently. On Effis, one Super Motor each is positioned in the front and rear axles to allow independent control of all four wheels for a further enhancement of dynamic performance and stability.
The adoption of Nissan’s unique Compact Lithium-ion Battery with its thin, space-saving design increases packaging efficiency to achieve a smaller size and a lighter weight, attributes that are indispensable to a city commuter car.
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009 |
Nissan’s super cool NV200 is a small commercial work van and mobile IT media hub whose pull-out tool shed is a showcase in creative space rendering. It was inspired by a professional diver, marine biologist and underwater photographer named Alex Mustard. The van is meant to double as a mobile office and research center and was made to store underwater diving paraphernalia as well as computer and mobile communications equipment, but could conceivably accommodate any endeavor from construction work to motor sports. The sliding cargo pod extends from the back of the van to reveal a workspace and living quarters. Inside, a computer table drops down from the side of the van, revealing two LCD screens. The front passenger seat swivels back on a curved rail to face the table. The end of the pod forms a bulkhead that houses a small refrigerator, sink, first aid kit and space to hang clothes. Water tanks supply a shower, which is fitted on the outside of the pod. A small generator charged by solar panels on the roof powers the electric equipment. The vehicle itself is powered by a “clean” diesel engine. If conditions don’t permit sleeping under the stars, a two-man tent accessible from outside is housed behind the driver’s door.
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