Nissan NV200 renders as Black cabs in London (the London Black Cab) which gives the option to the user typical London taxi with a classic model. After being introduced to the public some time ago, the black slide.
Nissan NV200 version black taxi was given 1,500 cc diesel engine that has already passed the EURO5 emissions standards. The latest Nissan diesel engine with very low emissions that powered 110 PS. currently still available version manual and otomatik followed. Black taxi was fairly expensive NV200 dibanderol, 28 thousand pounds or USD $ 328 million.
Nissan claims this will save you the cost of taxi companies to 50 percent with an average savings of over 1,000 pounds per year (approximately USD 140 million), has not been coupled with pollution reduction due to 22 thousand black cab classic already did not meet emissions standards.
The competition to become part of the London Cab is very tight. Government regulations require, a car that wants to be a London Cab should play beradius 25 ft (7.2 m). For that Nissan will have to modify the structure of the suspension and steering front.
Nissan NV200 is also being tested for London Cab electric in 2013. The newer version of the NV200 London Cab complement many options around the city of London. Previously, the Mercedes-Benz Vito taxi also have to black.
Hiriko Folding Electric Car - The atmosphere of the heavy traffic (crash) and the parking lot are increasingly difficult is a matter of major cities in the world today. It is not easy to solve it!
However, new ideas to tackle the problem remained. In particular motorists who cause traffic jams, pollution and parking space that is increasingly difficult.
One of the highlights is the proffered by the consortium of Shie, Hiriko Basque, Spain. The concept vehicle is offered also named Hiriko two words in Basque, "hiri" (City) and "ko" (belonging to) translated from the city.
To reduce pollution, Hiriko offer electric cars. As an urban commuter transport targets. Especially from the House to the train station or bus station and vice versa.
An interesting characteristic of the car, not only because of the very small dimensions, length 2.5 meters only street. When parked, it could be folded and shrunk to 1.5 meters. Obviously this will ease for parking.
Reversible
Another characteristic of Hiriko, drivers and passengers of transitions from the front of the car (windshield) that serves as a door.
Next, the rear of the car folding forward, controlled independently by "wheel robot". Amazingly, all four wheels can again turn 60 degrees, which allows the vehicle to spin axis or turn directions with ease. Means for parking very easy, no need to back and forth.
Heptic Steer
Another attraction of the car is ultra-compact control works, for example to accelerate, slowed down and turn. To use steering wheel model airplanes with the technology of heptic steering wheel. Precise steering that can give feedback or work based on pressure and setuhan given by the driver.
To speed up the pace of the car, steering wheel just pressed forward. Otherwise if you want to reduce speed, pulled back. Next, if you want to turn, rotate according to the desired direction. Practical!
Fast charging
Described, the lithium-ion battery used this car can be charged in 15 minutes. The battery is placed on the floor to keep the centre point of the car low. Thus, the stability is guaranteed.
All four wheels are directly mounted electric motor powered 15 kW. Because it was designed for close quarters in the city, its maximum speed 50 dibatas kpj. When mileage 120 km. total car Weights only 500 kg and is listed as a four-wheeled motorcycle, meaning in some countries do not need a DRIVER'S LICENSE to drive it.
Hiriko also said, this electric car has successfully passed the test and collision safety carried out by Hiriko earlier this year. So far already made 20 to show it off and tested.
Assembled on its own
Three variants were offered consists of a Fold, Alai (konvertibel) and Action (small truck). Some of the first products to be delivered in this summer to several European destinations are tested by a candidate for potential buyers.
Hiriko Fold is expected to be sold in 2013 with a starting price of 1600 US dollars. Not to say cheap.
Other interesting stuff, the Consortium is planning to sell electric cars in Basque mini in module "snap-together". That is, assembled in place this car for sale.... similar to the bike industry!
