NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT

At the 2010 SEMA Show, Nissan has showcased the new Mobility concept (NMC) which is, as per the brand, a sustainable zero emission society as well as an Electric vehicle. There are assumptions that two-seater compact vehicle is essentially a re-badged Renault Twizy. The vehicle is aimed at seniors and bachelors who only drive short distances. With the same level of maneuverability as a bike, the vehicle has compact size and above all zero tailpipe emission. Powered hundred percent by electricity, it can be used as both a commuter car and a corporate car during business hours. Although Nissan has withheld the details of the vehicle yet it’s rumored to be propelled by an electric motor that develops 20hp and 57lb-ft of torque. This means, that vehicle is likely to have a range of 100km and a top speed of 75kg/h.

Press Release:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a proposal for new mobility in a sustainable zero emission society and an electric vehicle (EV) embodying its proposal, ‘NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT’.
Nissan continues to envision new possibilities realized by EVs. One proposal is a sustainable, efficient and convenient mode of transportation focusing on the increase of elderly and single households, as well as the trend of driving short-distances or in smaller groups. NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT is our proposal to make this a reality.
Four keywords outline the NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT:
Innovative – New two-seater compact mobility for various needs and occasions.
Easy – Size which enables anyone to drive and park easily
Safe – Maneuverability equivalent to motorbikes with greater safety
Clean – No emissions while driving.
NISSAN New Mobility Concept is an user-friendly, ultra-compact 100% electric vehicle with no emissions which is expected to be utilized in various situations in everyday life. Nissan will study the use of this vehicle for a variety of services, such as:
’seamless mobility service’, a highly efficient and convenient public transportation service linking public transportation and EVs supported by IT,
‘2-mode EV car sharing’, where the vehicle is used as a private commuter vehicle in the mornings and evenings, and as a corporate car during business hours, and, contributing to the revitalization of communities with improved mobility in both urban and tourist locations.
Aiming to be a global leader in zero-emission mobility with Alliance partner Renault, Nissan will launch Nissan LEAF, the first 100% electric, mass-marketed, zero-emission car in December 2010 in Japan and the United States, and in early 2011 in Europe. In addition to the development and production of EVs, Nissan is taking a comprehensive approach to promote sustainable mobility. This includes Nissan’s engagement with more than 80 zero-emission partnerships worldwide with countries, cities, organizations and other key stakeholders, the deployment of charging infrastructure, second-life use of lithium-ion batteries in EVs and the promotion of recycling parts used in vehicle production.