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Nissan
recently unveiled the working
prototype of its futuristic BladeGlider vehicle, combining
zero-emissions with high-performance in a revolutionary sports car design.
Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s President and Chief
Executive Officer, said: “These prototypes epitomise Nissan’s drive to expand its Intelligent
Mobility strategy, where driving pleasure combines with environmental responsibility. Nissan
believes that enthusiasts should look forward
to a zero emission future and BladeGlider is
a perfect demonstration of that. It’s the electric
vehicle for car-lovers.”
The debut of the BladeGlider prototypes
forms part of Nissan’s ongoing commitment to
the development of zero-emission vehicles and
new automotive technologies including autonomous drive systems and connectivity. Nissan
already sells the world’s highest-volume zeroemission car, the Leaf, and is pioneering Intelligent Mobility systems that will be deployed in
a range of vehicles over coming years.
With the BladeGlider, Nissan’s vision was for
an agile, efficient EV that would provide new
dimensions of driving fun and excitement - a
car that would ‘glide’, thanks to the near-silent
performance of its electric powertrain and aerodynamic shape. After two years of work on
design, engineering and development, Nissan
BladeGlider has evolved further into an exciting, real-life study into the potential of advanced EV performance.
The demonstration models feature an advanced chassis configuration with a narrow front
track and wider rear track for optimum aerodynamic efficiency and handling stability.