Nissan's worked up a new version of its Pivo conceprt -- the electric-powered, 360-degree swiveler first shown in 2005. It's the Pivo 2. Like the first Pivo, its cabin rotates, eliminating the need for a reverse gear, though its in-wheel motors can propel it in any direction -- even sideways. What's new in the Pivo 2 is its in-car Robotic Agent, a voice-recognition interface -- in English or Japanese -- to a valet application that can engage in a range of communications from basic vehicle functions to the closest parking space. It again shows what designers can come up with when the idea of a driveshaft becomes archaic, and when world culture becomes dominated by pudgy, cartoon animals.
Reasons to love Pivo 2:
* Electric power from Nissan's advanced Lithium-ion batteries
* A robotic agent to share every trip
* 'Revolutionary' technology with 360 degree turning cabin and 90 degree turning wheels
Pivo 2 takes the idea of an environmentally friendly electric urban commuter vehicle and delivers fun, functionality and a unique relationship between the car and driver. Pivo 2 is powered by advanced Compact Lithium-ion Batteries and employs 'by-wire' technologies for braking and steering.
Where the first Pivo, with its fully rotating cabin design, made reversing obsolete, the Pivo 2 takes that easy mobility concept to a new level. Each of the four wheels are powered by Nissan's advanced electric In-wheel 3D Motor and can turn through 90 degrees to allow Pivo 2 to drive sideways as well as forward.
Oh MY GOD.. how cool will it be if get to drive Pivo 2.. >.<
but sadly, this Pivo 2 only display at the Nissan Ginza Gallery in Tokyo..
Pivo 2
both Pivo and Pivo 2 are able to turn 360' degree!
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