Nissan to reveal Pivo 2
Thursday, 07 Feb 2008 12:16
Nissan to reveal Pivo 2
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has confirmed it is to reveal its Pivo 2 concept vehicle at the 78th annual Geneva Motor Show.
Taking place in the Swiss city from March 6th to 16th, the show will witness contributions from top marques from around the world.
And now Nissan has announced it will be no different, offering visitors the first chance to see its revolutionary eco-vehicle.
The car, which can be characterised as friendly, innovative and design-led, represents the Japanese manufacture's commitment to finding new, innovative and bold solutions for future generations of motorists.
Pivo 2 is a zero-emissions vehicle propelled by four small 3D disc motors in each wheel and powered by advanced super-thin lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries.
The driver can always face the direction of travel as the cabin rotates 360 degrees and each wheel has 90 degrees of movement, meaning parking manoeuvres can be executed easily.
Entrance to the cabin is via a single, front-mounted door which also houses the major controls.
Operation is made possible thanks to “X by Wire” technology, meaning that the steering and other mechanical linkages are replaced by electronic signals to operate Pivo 2’s drive systems.