| Make
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Nissan |
| Model |
Pivo
2 |
| Concept
year |
2007 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
electric
powered |
The Nissan Pivo 2 was a continuation of the original Pivo
concept from 2005.
The concept appeared at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The
Nissan Pivo 2 is an electric concept car powered by Lithium-ion
Batteries driving all four wheels via in-wheel electric
motors.
However the Pivo 2's main party tricks are its unique
rotating cabin, and wheels which can turn through 90 degrees
allowing the Pivo 2 to drive sideways as well as forwards
and back.
Inside, the Pivo 2 can hold up to three people, with the
driver sitting in a central position. Access to the interior
is via a single door mounted at the front of the vehicle
which swings outwards taking the steering column, dash
display, windscreen and built in robotic head with it.
The robotic head is able to carry out several functions
including carrying out conversations in either Japanese
or English, accepting basic voice command activated requests,
acting as a guide searching for parking spaces, and just
generally providing the driver with a companion. Although
for how long its companionship would be desired is another
matter.
The Nissan Pivo 2 takes the idea of an environmentally
friendly electric urban commuter vehicle into a new dimension,
while at the same time it offers a fun and lighthearted
option which hasn't been explored many times before.
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Nissan Weave
Nissan Bevel
Nissan Urge
Nissan GT-R Proto
Nissan V35 GT-R
Nissan Foria
Nissan Jikoo
Nissan Redigo
Nissan Actic
Nissan Pivo
Nissan Nuvu
Nissan Round Box (R.D/B.X)
Nissan NV200
Nissan Intima
Nissan Terranaut
Nissan Zaroot
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