The forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show is going to be showing off some radical new design concepts from Japanese carmakers and Nissan look to have come up trumps with their Land Glider concept – a two-seat electric vehicle that leans into corners!
Nissan are positioning this as a ‘new proposal for urban mobility’ and with its tiny proportions and low weight it could help to reduce traffic congestion and alleviate parking space issues. This vehicle is powered by two electric motors in the rear powered by lithium-ion batteries mounted beneath the floor. The car also features a non-contact charging system that can be charged whilst shopping at a supermarket or stopping at a motorway service station. This system enables vehicles to be charged cable-less at locations where the infrastructure exists.
“The exterior incorporates a soft, sleek-looking body that appears to be protected by a special armor,” explains Takashi Nakajima, Nissan’s Project Design Director. “And while it is very mechanical in its nature, the four-wheeler boasts a dynamic body design that almost seems alive. As part of Nissan’s expanding zero emission family, the Land Glider exudes a clean, friendly attitude.”
So why the lean? According to the press release – ‘shift of the centre of gravity by leaning provides a new, exciting sense of driving and a powerful, crisp ride.’ So now you know!
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