It looks like a Fisher-Price toy and features a videogame steering wheel
Tokyo, Japan —
One of the many concept cars being readied for the Tokyo Motor Show in
Japan is this iPod-inspired vehicle. With a design that's best
described as odd and/or bulbous, it features accelerator and brake
pedals embossed withaudio player symbols: fast-forward and stop.
According
to Nissan, the Pivo 2 is an advanced electric concept car that builds
on the popularity of the first Pivo, which was shown at the 2005 Tokyo
Motor Show. Power comes from environmentally friendly compact
lithium-ion batteries.
More of an entertaining way of
transport than a traditional car, it even features a "highly innovative
Robotic Agent". Drivers will never be lonely again, as the robotic
companion can converse in both Japanese and English dialects, and was
created to make journeys less stressful. The robotic agent is also
instrumental in operating the cars functions, from heating and cooling
to navigation.
The entire front end of the car opens up via a
large door to allow the driver and his two passengers access, and
because it features a rotating cabin (the entire cabin can swivel 360
degrees) there is no need for a reverse gear.
The vehicle is
made even more nimble thanks to four wheels. Each of the four wheels
are powered by advanced electric in-wheel '3D Motors', which can then
swivel 90 degrees allowing the Pivo 2 to drive sideways as well as
forward.
Nissan's new Pivo 2 concept will be exhibited alongside
with four other production and concept vehicles at the Tokyo Motor
Show, which starts on October 27th.
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