Japanese automotive company Nissan Motor is set to debut its new zero emission electric vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show in Japan.
Called Nissan BladeGlider, the new vehilce has been developed by Nissan product strategy and product planning division general manager Francois Bancon.
The deltoid-shaped vehicle is a prototype based on the company's zero emission on demand racing car (ZEOD RC) and Nissan LEAF technology.
The new EV is equipped with lithium-ion battery technology to power the electric motors. It also comprises structurally-optimized chassis wrapped in an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).
The lightweight carbon-fiber underbody offers aerodynamic downforce to the vehicle. Other features include in-wheel motors to offer rear-wheel propulsion with independent motor management; a narrow 1.0m lightweight front track; and wide, stable rear track.
Bancon said: "The goal was to revolutionize the architecture of the vehicle to provoke new emotions, provide new value and make visible for consumers how Zero Emissions can help redefine our conception of vehicle basics."
Image: Nissan will debut its new BladeGlider electric vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show. Photo: courtesy of Nissan.
