Nissan’s showing off the Pivo 3, another EV-concept we want it’d sell us (video)

It began in 2005. Since featuring PIVO 1 on the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan has introduced six other EV concepts, all demonstrating Nissan’s dedication to making exciting and innovative zero emission mobility solutions. And on the upcoming 42nd Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan can be revealing the PIVO 3, its eighth EV concept. Yet this isn’t only a show car – PIVO 3 is what Nissan envisions to be a more “realistic” EV of the near future.

PIVO 3 takes Nissan’s EV portfolio another leap forward. Building at the pioneering PIVO 1 and PIVO 2, the hot PIVO 3 concept moves from the area of imagination right into a fully-evolved vehicle that envisions life in tomorrow’s cities. Where PIVO 2 was a highly innovative vehicle that stood alone as an idea car, PIVO 3 evolves towards “smart community” with greater feasibility, credibility and a long scope of mobile performance. Nissan believes PIVO 3 is particularly near what the next move in urban mobility might be.

Francois Bancon, Deputy Division General Manager of Product Strategy and Product Planning Division, explains “PIVO is likely one of the answers for active urbanists living in mature markets. In the course of the three PIVO proposals, we’ve gained a deep understanding in their needs in such large, metropolitan areas. All of the eight concepts that we have got created address different needs, different communities, different lifestyles for various markets. That makes zero emission mobility an ambitious statement for the corporate… At Nissan, we believe that the sector is changing and mobility has a task to play to make it better”.

As portion of Nissan’s long-term commitment to guide the manner in mass-marketed zero-emission mobility, PIVO 3 stands alongside the Nissan LEAF as a realistic solution to sustainability for the genuine world. Nissan LEAF is a compact hatchback; PIVO is an ultra-compact city commuter targeting singles and couples living in and enjoying an urban lifestyle.

Comes when it’s called, with automated parking and automated charging functions
With Automated Valet Parking (AVP), PIVO 3 will revolutionize the parking experience by connecting to and responding to infrastructure. Not does a driver should discover a parking lot, physically park the automobile, or remember which space the auto is parked. PIVO 3 can park automatically in specially-equipped parking lots. While the driving force shops or looks after business, PIVO 3 recharges itself or sells excess power to the grid. Later, the motive force can call PIVO 3 and summon it to the driver’s location using a smartphone. This AVP function not just creates more freedom in private life, nonetheless it also can contribute to society and benefit our environment by supplying electric power at the regional grid. PIVO 3 points find out how to mobility as a service – always on, available and reliable.

U-turn in 4 meters, with zero turn gap
PIVO 3 is a remarkably compact package, measuring slightly below 3m in length and seating three in a 1+2 layout. The compact body and narrow-tread wheels with IWM (in-wheel motors) enable an incredibly small turning radius with zero turn gap. PIVO 3 is terribly agile and will effortlessly park in tight spaces. Such maneuverability also aids the motive force who has taken a wrong turn onto a narrow street. Rather than having to back out in reverse gear, PIVO 3 could make a legal U-turn in a road only 4m wide. For the reason that most public roads worldwide are at the very least 4m in width, which means that a U-turn is nearly always possible resulting from its 2m minimum turning radius.

Package leverages electric drive, by-wire technology and in-wheel motors
Just like the previous PIVO 1 and PIVO 2, PIVO 3 uses electric power and by-wire control technology to allow freedom of layout and the downsizing or elimination of many mechanical parts. Again, resembling PIVO 2, PIVO 3 uses in-wheel motors (IWM) to present wheels great freedom of movement, and extra space inside the vehicle chassis. Moreover, PIVO 3 balances some great benefits of IWM with user friendliness by keeping wheel rotation within a variety that allows you to maintain a natural steering feel for the common driver.

Seamless mobility built on friendly innovation
Guided by the philosophy of “friendly innovation”, Nissan seeks in order for the buyer perceives cutting-edge technology as being truly easy to exploit and understand. During this context, some of the engaging features of PIVO 3 that it inherits from the former PIVO 2 is the Robotic Agent interface. The automobile acts as a partner or personal assistant to the motive force, with companionship conveyed by the Robotic Agent. In accordance with this approach, PIVO 3 supports a lifetime of seamless mobility, using cloud computing and infrastructure (e.g. AVP and charging facilities) to connect to town. A “smart” personal filter selects information relevant to the present driver, location and vehicle.

Mature exterior styling integrates narrow-tread rear tires
Externally, PIVO 3 shows mature styling with bold surfaces and a brand new stance. Front fenders extending out of a crouching chassis with a sculptural front exude a glance of agility. Long body lines and angular planes combine in a dynamically active form. Rear styling cues emphasize strong presence within compact dimensions. Trim and sublime mobility is promised by the hot stance, which attractively reveals narrow rear track width.

Interior design
Inside, PIVO 3 presents a particular design centering on driving controls that seamlessly integrate with interior and exterior styling. Side-view monitors take where of mirrors, using Nissan’s Around View Monitor system to disclose the car’s surroundings and help minimize blind spots. The heart console features an ultra-wide display for GPS and other information, and in conjunction with a sub-monitor and the Robotic Agent, is positioned to engage discreetly with the driving force. Carefully stitched leather and silver-hued trim meld in a “snow white” and “EV blue” color scheme to provide a tasteful, high-quality ambience. Smooth surfaces add to the refined feel throughout the compact cabin dimensions, in preference to emphasizing environmental frugality.

Next stage of urban mobility
With its home charging capability, Nissan LEAF liberates the driving force from dependence on gasoline. It also has the capability to store renewable energy or even supply the household with electricity. From this “LEAF to HOME” connection, PIVO 3 expands the chances to incorporate the whole electrical grid. When EV’s represent a bigger percentage of all cars, collectively serving as a part of a city’s infrastructure, advanced electric vehicles like PIVO 3 could help balance electric power supply and insist – round the clock and round the town. One of these powerful synergy of smart cities, cloud computing and EVs opens the door to the urban society of tomorrow.

Here, another time, Nissan demonstrates its commitment as a responsible corporate citizen to zero emission mobility with an inspired vision of ways we will be able to live and drive within the near future.