Nissan Concept Cars Set to Excite the World at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show - 4 VIDEO FEATURES
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TOKYO - October 10, 2007: Nissan will present four show vehicles that incorporate new and exciting ideas for future models at the upcoming 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The four concept cars include the "Pivo 2," which presents a new connection between car and driver, with an "always enjoyable, everywhere convenient" state-of-mind; and "Round Box," a youth-oriented compact convertible that provides occupants with a unique sensation of speed and exhilaration.
Nissan's Tokyo Motor Show exhibit is built around three message pillars that represent the company's direction: "Friendly Innovation," "Passionate Driving" and "Emotive Design." As demonstrated through the features of each concept car, "Friendly Innovation" provides a new relationship between the car and driver; "Passionate Driving," one of Nissan's long-standing strengths, brings new levels of driving pleasure and excitement; while "Emotive Design" strongly appeals to consumers' visual sensibilities.
The Nissan exhibit also showcases the company's Research and Development (R&D) vision for the future, with a special focus on "Environment" and "Safety" advances. Displays feature Compact Lithium-ion Battery technology, the compact 3D motor, and the new Pop-up Engine Hood design, as well as a number of other advanced systems.
Nissan will also display, as promised in October 2001, the production version of the all-new Nissan GT-R, the details of which will be announced on October 24th.
Nissan's message to consumers at the Tokyo Motor Show, based on the above three pillars, is "The Passion and Innovation of the PIVO 2 & GT-R is in every NISSAN".
Overview of Concept Car Exhibits
PIVO 2
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Round Box (R.D/B.X)
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Intima
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NV200
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Major Technology Exhibits
Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) System
Nissan's new VVEL technology dramatically improves both power output and
environmental performance, combining increased throttle response and
greater torque with lower fuel consumption and cleaner emissions. While an
ordinary engine controls the intake air mass by means of the throttle
valve, the VVEL system controls the intake air mass directly via the intake
valves. This is accomplished by variably controlling the event angle and
lift of the intake valves continuously, according to the pressure applied
to the accelerator.
Clean Diesel Vehicles
As part of the Nissan Green Program 2010, Nissan announced that it would
begin introducing clean diesel vehicles in Japan, North America and China
by fiscal year 2010. These new clean diesel engines will comply with future
exhaust emission regulations in these markets. In Japan, a new clean diesel
engine is scheduled for introduction in the X-TRAIL SUV in autumn 2008. In
the U.S., a clean diesel engine that complies with the Tier 2 Bin 5
requirements is scheduled to be available on the 2010 Maxima.
Technology Features in PIVO 2
Compact Lithium-Ion Battery
Nissan's compact lithium-ion battery technology, one of the company's
traditional strengths, provides batteries with twice as much energy
compared with a conventional cylindrical battery of the same type - while
also ensuring safer operation due to the use of chemically stable
spinal-structured manganese for the electrode material.
3D Motor
Nissan is developing a new disk-type motor that achieves a dramatic
increase in power density over conventional motors. This improvement stems
from the optimized layout of magnets and electromagnets, along with
high-efficiency multiphase current control. Another advantage of the 3D
motor is its thin disk shape, which allows it to be housed inside a wheel
assembly.
Around View Monitor
Around View Monitor provides images to the driver of the complete area
around the vehicle. Taken by four high-resolution, 180-degree wide-angle
cameras mounted at the front, rear and on both sides of the vehicle, these
images are synthesized and shown on an instrument panel display, giving the
driver a "bird's-eye view" of what is occurring outside of the vehicle.
Distance Control Assist System
Distance Control Assist System utilizes a radar sensor mounted at the
front of the vehicle, which measures the distance to the a vehicle in front
of the Nissan Distance Control Assist System host vehicle, as well as the
preceding vehicle's relative speed. This combination of information assists
the Nissan driver in maintaining a suitable distance when following another
vehicle.