Jan 11, 2012

Nissan NV200 Concept-unveiled at the show in Detroit



The innovative Nissan NV200-Concept, unveiled the world premiere edition of the 2012 North American Auto Show in Detroit, is further evidence of the undisputed leadership of Nissan on zero-emission mobility. Built on the popular multi-space vehicle Nissan NV200 Concept-and anticipates the final design of the 100% electric commercial vehicle, designed to provide flexibility to firms and households, space, and zero CO2 emissions. The marketing of electric van Nissan is scheduled in the coming years. "Having no exhaust pipe, no emissions, Nissan NV200 Concept-offers quiet and comfortable driving experience, combining exceptional qualities of roominess, versatility and functionality to size extremely compact, " said Hideto Murakami, corporate vice president of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. "A vehicle in its segment is set to change the rules of the game: the battery will provide a range similar to that of Nissan LEAF, but carrying capacity will be equal to that of the NV200. The production model will target mainly small businesses, but also in many areas of private users and families. "

As a potential vehicle for mass production, and Nissan NV200 Concept-will also significantly reduce operating costs than existing internal combustion vehicles. "A vehicle as Nissan NV200 Concept-and give you a boost of energy to the market van compact in many different ways: improve the quality of life in urban environments and will be a smart financial investment for businesses large and small, " said Murakami.

Externally, the design of Nissan NV200 Concept-inspired by the Nissan NV200 currently on the market, but is enriched with strong styling cues derived dall'elettrica Nissan LEAF. The versatile and popular light commercial vehicle NV200, has won the title of International Van of the Year 2010 and Universal Design Award 2011 - award from the Universal Design GmbH, an organization focused on promoting convergence between the common stylistic requirements and needs of customers . In addition to these awards, NV200 has been awarded the title of CDV (car-derived van) for 2010 in China and has established its presence in Japan, where he became leader of the segment due to the variety of its range - which also includes a version of a taxi.

The identity of "power" of Nissan NV200 Concept-and hints at once from the front. The large hood is emphasized by charging a one-stop center, topped by a Nissan logo in shades of blue and tapered by LED lights. The exterior design highlights the harmonious interaction between the sharp lines of the car and the width of the body surfaces. The large front windows and the long rear glass area to combine a pair of large glass panels on the roof, creating an airy feel inside. In line with the concept of Nissan LEAF, the exterior is painted the color Aqua Blue, which expresses the sense of eco-friendliness and respect for the environment of the car.

Internally, the Nissan NV200 Concept-and follows the line clean and modern style of electric vehicles Nissan, while adopting the specific counters of electric vehicles, colorful accents and soft shades of blue and bright, and strong-NV200 Concept retains the functional component of NV200 . Inside, e-NV200 Concept boasts advanced telematics devices and flat panel displays on which the controls are arranged in a tablet.
"Nissan NV200 Concept-and has a distinctive design and shares the look of the iconic Nissan electric vehicles, opened with Nissan LEAF, interpreting it in a modern, practical and functional characteristic of commercial vehicles," said Murakami. "Inside, the cabin is intelligent, rational, but it enriches the spirit of the electric vehicle and operating an interface easy to use. "



Nissan NV200 Concept-shares with the revolutionary Nissan LEAF major components of the transmission system. The silent zero-emissions power is supplied by a lithium-ion battery consists of 48 modules and a compact synchronous motor develops 80kW reactive power into AC power and 280 Nm of torque. Unlike conventional internal combustion engines, the Nissan NV200 Concept-and 100% of torque is available immediately from the start: the immediate response and excellent acceleration make the ride pleasant and relaxing.

As LEAF Nissan NV200 Concept-spirited performance and is fun to drive as a conventional gasoline vehicle. Moreover, as Nissan LEAF-NV200 Concept and surprising fuel economy - key element for operators that use commercial vehicles.

In addition to the global debut of Nissan NV200 Concept-and are currently testing several prototypes built on an electric NV200 with the aim of gathering information from companies around the world on the behavior of the vehicle in normal use. Initial tests were conducted in summer 2011 by Japan Post Service, the Japanese postal service, which used a prototype electric NV200 for the collection and mail delivery in Yokohama. Further testing has begun in London last month with FedEx. The results obtained from these tests will be used to design the future of Nissan light commercial vehicles powered by batteries that are more responsive to customer needs.

As a true global car, the Nissan NV200 is produced in Japan, Europe and China and is currently available in 40 countries. It 'expected to launch in North America and India. The importance of this project will be even more evident in 2013, when a specially modified version of NV200 will become the official taxi in the city of New York, carrying about 600,000 passengers every day.

Chosen for its combination of compact exterior dimensions and maximum interior space in the selection of the "Taxi of Tomorrow" lasted more than 2 years and has involved all the global manufacturers, the design of the new Nissan NV200 Taxi reflects the demands expressed by hundreds of taxi drivers and taxi users, who have shared their ideas and priorities with Nissan's engineers and designers.

The main set of new Nissan NV200 Van include: a spacious cargo area for transporting the luggage of 4 passengers, sliding doors with entry step and handle for easy vehicle access, independent air conditioning control system for passengers rear air filter and the phenols of grapes that improves the quality of air in the cabin and comfortable cloth seats, antibacterial, eco-friendly, easy to clean and give the feel of real leather.

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