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Nissan to electrify the Tokyo Motor Show

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Khatir Soltani
Nissan will showcase its electric powertrain expertise at the upcoming 2011 Tokyo Motor Show (December 3-11, 2011) by presenting three concepts that highlight the Japanese automaker's ambitious plan to revolutionize zero-emission mobility.

Nissan PIVO 3
Photo: Nissan

First, the Nissan PIVO 3 will make its world debut as their ''smart urban EV of the near future.'' The PIVO 3's claim to fame is its fully autonomous valet park feature. In what Nissan envisions to be the parking lots of the future, the PIVO 3 will drive, find a parking spot and park itself without driver assistance.

Standing 3 metres long, this three-passenger concept boasts futuristic looks and outstanding manoeuvrability. Nissan says that the PIVO 3 can make a U-turn on a 4-metre wide road.

Two other electric vehicles will be on display alongside the PIVO 3 including the ESFLOW concept, launched in Geneva this past March, as well as the TOWNPOD concept unveiled in Paris back in 2010.

Visitors of the Tokyo Motor Show will also get to see the all-new Nissan NV350 light commercial van prototype, not to mention the NSH-2012 ''Smart House of the Future,'' which draws electricity from the Nissan LEAF.
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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