Nissan electric Denki Cube small car after motor gasoline

An electric concept car powered by Lithium-Ion batteries hosted the electric concept car Nissan Denki Cube for its first World presentation ("Denki" means "electricity" in Japanese).

Electric concept car, powered by Lithium-Ion batteries, the Denki Cube reveals the environmental efforts in which Nissan has undertaken globally through its Green Program 2010. It also serves as a preamble to the future strategy of Nissan on the North American market for small cars. Indeed, the plan projects the marketing of second generation Cube after motor gasoline, among Nissan dealers in the United States and Canada in early 2009.

"At a time when fuel economy and aesthetics are among the concerns of many, the concept Denki Cube is a fun way to offer U.S. buyers one of Nissan's most popular Japanese market," said Al Castignetti , Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing Nissan North America, Inc. "Like the Cube model already produced and marketed in Japan and on which it is based, the Denki Cube is a square vehicle. This unusual shape does not prevent it from being attractive, fashionable and functional. On the contrary It is perfectly adapted to today's needs for more fun and efficient. "

About Denki Cube Concept

To create the Denki Cube concept, designers have left the current generation Nissan Cube. Became an icon, the Cube has always been the antithesis of traditional automotive style - square, minimalist, asymmetrical and humble - while remaining friendly, relaxing, practical and undeniably attractive. On these solid foundations, the Denki Cube offers a new electric motor and a unique approach to the inside.

The external characteristics front and rear of the Denki Cube is a new style: a new grille design "electric" with design totally surprising and its new bumpers and lights. At the rear wing asymmetric signature typical Cube (with panoramic window on one side only) was enhanced by a new bumper with hidden taillights. The sheet metal roof gave way to a glass panel that enhances the impression of space inside. Outside of Denki Cube also has new mirrors and hubcaps single 16 inches. The special paint color pearl provides the final touch.

Within the Denki Cube reflects the intention of designers to create a relaxing, friendly, similar to the favorite of his own house. Even if the Cube offers three rows of seats, the Denki Cube offers two and its wheelbase has been increased 9.4 inches to accommodate the best Lithium-Ion batteries. In the new design of the front seats and second row added a redesigned dashboard with buttons for selecting speed, a special steering wheel design, a new door panel and a new layout for the part load.

The greatest transformation on the Denki Cube is not visible because it is the replacement of motor gasoline 4-cylinder in-line 1.3 L standard by an electric motor and batteries Lithium-Ion stratified beneath the floor and seats. This layered structure and offer this unique technology on the one hand more power and more stability for energy and batteries and other compact size and flexible packaging, compared to conventional cylindrical batteries.

The Lithium-Ion batteries compact Nissan provide two times more energy than conventional cylindrical batteries of the same type and are more secure because of the use of manganese chemically stabilized at the electrodes. To better leverage the capabilities of Lithium-Ion batteries Nissan, the company Automotive Energy Supply Corp.. (AESC) was established jointly with NEC Corp. and NEC Tokin, to dramatically increase the performance of future batteries and reduce their production costs.

"The first electric vehicle Nissan began in 1947 and Lithium-Ion batteries have been tested for over ten years," said Al Castignetti. "Our goal today is to increase the performance of future batteries by reducing their costs."

About Nissan Green Program 2010

Nissan Green Program 2010 is the environmental action plan in the medium term Nissan. It aims to implement environmental philosophy of the company is to imagine and anticipate a more harmonious relationship between men, automobiles and nature and build a society where mobility is a viable. A major objective of Nissan is to reduce its CO2 emissions caused by the use of its products and the daily activities of its companies.

Nissan agrees on three key areas related to the environment: reducing CO2 emissions, reducing emissions in general and accelerated efforts to recycle resources.

The key points of the Nissan Green Program 2010 are:
- Integrate the reduction of CO2 emissions as one of the key indicators of performance,
- Launch a "three-liter car" by 2010, a car traveling 100 kilometers with only three liters of fuel,
- Expand the availability of flexible vehicles (Flexible Fuel Vehicles: FFV) within three years,
- Launch a Nissan electric vehicle early in the next decade,
- Develop a hybrid vehicle 100% Nissan for a launch in 2010,
- Accelerate development of hybrid technology,
- Reduce by 2010, 7% compared to 2005, CO2 emissions from its factories globally.

"The Nissan Green Program 2010 provides a clear vision of future commitments Nissan on all aspects of environmental management," said Toshiyuki Shiga, Chief Operating Officer, Nissan Motor Company. "It was designed to meet the imminent challenges and create the foundations for a sustainable economic model built over the long term."