Ensuring we don’t forget that they actually want to rule the world with electricity, Nissan has announced they will be bringing no less than three electric cars to this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. We’ve already covered the Pivo 3, and now its time to look at some familiar faces, the Esflow and Townpod concepts.
The Esflow made its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March this year. It’s designed as a pure EV sportscar. It is rear-wheel drive and it runs on two electric motors that are placed above the axis of the rear wheels, in a mid-ship position. Power comes from lithium-ion battery packs, the same as those used in the Nissan LEAF, which enable the car to travel over 240 km (150 miles) on one charge.
“These motors independently control the left and right wheels, and so the torque is optimised to ensure outstanding vehicle stability and control as well as efficient power regeneration. The motors produce enough torque in an instant for it to reach 100kph in under 5 seconds,” a company statement reads.
As for the Townpod Concept, that dates back to the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It was compared to a white T-shirt by the Japanese manufacturer, the Nissan Townpod concept is said to be
suitable for business or pleasure or for those to whom business is pleasure. The concept car combines the benefits of a passenger car with the practicality of a light commercial vehicle.
Finished in Stratosphere White, the car features charging points that can be found in the nose behind an automatically retracting cover, which appears to be backlit thanks to its electric blue painted surrounds. Similar electric blue hints are visible behind the door handles, number plate, the spokes of the alloy wheels and within the headlamp pods.
Inside the Townpod, Nissan has fitted a dual screen display. The upper monitor serves as an instrument panel, displaying car speed, battery status and remaining range as well as a satellite navigation system. On the other hand, the lower touchscreen provides all controls for the navigation system and operates the audio system.
Other highlights of the concept include a disappearing long sliding rear bench and the Puck, a rubber ball, about the size of a squash ball that can accommodate drink holders, cell-phone rests and hand-bag hooks, among others.
“These motors independently control the left and right wheels, and so the torque is optimised to ensure outstanding vehicle stability and control as well as efficient power regeneration. The motors produce enough torque in an instant for it to reach 100kph in under 5 seconds,” a company statement reads.
As for the Townpod Concept, that dates back to the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It was compared to a white T-shirt by the Japanese manufacturer, the Nissan Townpod concept is said to be
Finished in Stratosphere White, the car features charging points that can be found in the nose behind an automatically retracting cover, which appears to be backlit thanks to its electric blue painted surrounds. Similar electric blue hints are visible behind the door handles, number plate, the spokes of the alloy wheels and within the headlamp pods.
Inside the Townpod, Nissan has fitted a dual screen display. The upper monitor serves as an instrument panel, displaying car speed, battery status and remaining range as well as a satellite navigation system. On the other hand, the lower touchscreen provides all controls for the navigation system and operates the audio system.
Other highlights of the concept include a disappearing long sliding rear bench and the Puck, a rubber ball, about the size of a squash ball that can accommodate drink holders, cell-phone rests and hand-bag hooks, among others.
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