Nissanhas just upgrade its bubble car with a futuristic electric vehiclethat can park in the tightest of spots. It's Nissan's just revived Pivo2 electric car concept, which will make it's first official release at 2007 Tokyo Motor Showthis month.
The first version of this Nissan model, shown at the Tokyo Motor Showtwo years ago, rotated completely on its wheel base to eliminate the need for reverse parking. Instead of backing up, the driver of the three- seat Pivo can swing the bubble-shaped pod 180 degrees, so the driver can face any direction. Is it amazing? No doubt of it.
However, this Nissan Pivo2 electric car is too early to come out commercial production yet, for it's too expensive price.
Designers have added robotics in the form of a bobbing mechanical head with eyes near the steering wheel that speaks in an electronic voice.
The car can also decipher the driver's expression and detect whether they are angry or happy.
The robotic head voices pre-programmed phrases to deal with various emotions, such as, "Relax, don't worry," if the driver seems upset.
"We want people to feel how cars can be so much fun," said Shiro Nakamura, Nissan's head designer.
This Nissan Pivo2 Electric Concept Car will make its public debut at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show on October 27.
Pivo 2 will be on display at the Nissan Ginza Gallery in Tokyo, for an exclusive public sneak preview ahead of the Motor Show.
PIVO 2 PUBLIC PREVIEW EVENT
Venue:
The Nissan Ginza Gallery5-8-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Dates:
Oct. 13, 2007 (Sat) to Oct. 14, 2007 (Sun)
Time:
10:00-20:00
Pivo 2 will then be exhibited - together with four other exciting production and concept vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show, starting October 27.
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