The future of working: Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe is the world’s first all-electric mob

by News Feeder, 14-09-2024, 05:02 PM

LONDON – Nissan has collaborated with UK-based design workshop Studio Hardie to transform its zero emission e-NV200 van into the world's first all-electric mobile office – the e-NV200 WORKSPACe.This professional office environment on wheels features an integrated fold-out desk, touchscreen computer, wireless internet, smartphone-controlled LED lights, wireless phone charging, Bluetooth® audio system, mini fridge and barista-quality coffee machine.The e-NV200 WORKSPACe concept not only highlights the customizable potential of its electric van, it paints a picture of what desk-based employment could look like in the future as hot-desking and flexible working grows in popularity across the globe. Moreover, the one-off vehicle also provides an example of Nissan's Intelligent Mobility vision, and the company's view of how the relationship between vehicles and people are changing.During 20151, the number of co-working and hot-desking spaces worldwide increased by 36 percent as small businesses and working professionals looked for increased mobility and a more cost-effective alternative to traditional city-center office space.With electric vehicles costing as little as €0.03 per kilometre4 to run, the e-NV200 WORKSPACe offers a cost-effective desk space solution allowing users to work for free in some city-centers that offer free EV charging bays, or escape the city altogether for the countryside or coastal fresh air."The Nissan e-NV200 is already a smart, sustainable transport solution for forward-thinking businesses, making it the ideal vehicle to be used as the basis for a mobile work place," said Gareth Dunsmore, Director of Electric Vehicles, Nissan Europe. "The e-NV200 WORKSPACe takes the ingenuity of our 100 percent electric van a step further and by enlisting the design expertise of Studio Hardie – renowned for its creative eco approach – the e-NV200 has been reimagined as an innovative, zero-emission working environment."With property prices in our capital cities at such a premium and the modern professional needing to be ever more mobile, businesses will need to think smart and consider what the workplace of the future looks like," he added. "With hot-desking and remote working on the rise, it is not too big a leap to see a future where our vehicles will become connected, energy efficient, mobile workspaces and the e-NV200 WORKSPACe project could become more than just a concept."The e-NV200 WORKSPACe can be rapid charged from empty to 80 percent power in just 30 minutes, and for those times when you want to leave the office parked and charging up, there's an internal mount for a folding Brompton Bike, allowing users to make short trips around the city or complete the "last mile" of any journey."We specialize in creating amazing spaces in unexpected places, but we've never done anything in an electric vehicle before," said William Hardie, celebrated UK-based designer and founder of Studio Hardie. "Given the van's green credentials we wanted to maximize the space with smart and considered features such as sustainably sourced materials and efficiently powered technology. We believe the future of technology is a return to quality craftsmanship, so we've also looked to hone an environment that professionals will really enjoy working in – all the comfort and connectivity of a modern office, with a few surprising touches thrown in."The Nissan e-NV200 is part of Nissan's popular zero-emission range, combining the best elements of two multi-award winning vehicles – the Nissan LEAF and Nissan NV200. It provides a zero-emission light commercial vehicle solution, offering low vehicle running costs of €3.00 per 100 kilometers and a range of up to 170 km on a single charge5. This makes it the perfect transportation option for businesses both big and small, as not only does it contribute to reducing a company's carbon footprint, it is also practical, reliable and cost-effective.As a pioneer of zero-emission technology, Nissan is dedicated to providing Intelligent Mobility solutions for all and to date, the company has sold more than 250,000 electric vehicles worldwide.For more information about Nissan products, services and the brand's commitment to sustainable mobility, visit http://www.nissan.eu/experience-nissan.htmlNissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe in Detail Stepping inside the best-in-class 4.2m³ load bay of the e-NV200, occupants are welcomed into a bright working environment with a special panoramic glass roof and LED floor lighting enhancing the feeling of space. The intelligent LED system can also be customized to whatever color scheme the user desires by connecting with a smartphone app to adjust the lighting based on a large number of parameters, such as the palette within a photo.Bright dashes of colored trim and a premium-feel, decked oak flooring complete the contemporary ambience. The front seats have also been reupholstered in white to carry the design theme from the rear of the van through to the cockpit.If the weather is fine, both side sliding doors can be opened, together with the split rear doors, to create a more open working atmosphere. At the rear, a clever floating deck can be pulled out to provide an outdoor area from which to take a phone call, work from a laptop or just admire the view of your surroundings.Inside the e-NV200 WORKSPACe are two chrome and leather desk chairs, anchored to the van's oak flooring on custom mounts. In one configuration these are positioned side-by-side to allow for two people to have a meeting. Between these chairs is a wooden console containing a wireless charging dock for smartphones, Bluetooth® music speaker and a drawer-based mini-fridge.One of the chairs can then be moved to a central mounting point, allowing a user to sit at the fold-down desk console, which houses a touch-screen computer, wireless mouse and keyboard and array of stationary supplies, each with its own storage space.On the other side of the load bay is a console designed for making barista quality coffee. A barista quality coffee maker rises mechanically from a concealed compartment within the counter with a full array of coffee-making equipment, stored in the overhead locker, for crafting the perfect espresso or cappuccino.References 1http://www.deskmag.com/en/first-results-of-the-new-global-coworking-survey-2015-162Cost of commuting https://www.tuc.org.uk/industrial-issues...other3Rent per sq.m/year http://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/resea...tryMonthly season ticket% of monthly median earningsUK£35813%Germany€1104%France€27210%Italy€432%Spain€653% CountryRent per sq.m/year €, August 2016Rental growth prediction 2017 (% pa)London16191.4Paris7752.7Milan4902.1Frankfurt4442.1Madrid348104€0.03 per kilometer is based on the e-NV200, (i) overnight electricity costs and (ii) a range of up to 106 miles per full charge (assuming 95% efficiency). Actual consumption and range may vary due to driving style, road condition, air conditioning and other factors5Actual consumption and range may vary due to driving style, road condition, air-conditioning and other factors outside our control. Fuel costs relate solely to the cost of the electricity used to charge the e-NV200 and take no account of any other costs associated with running/owning the vehicleAbout Nissan in Europe Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 635,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular electric vehicle. Pursuing a goal of zero emissions and zero fatalities on the road, Nissan recently announced its Intelligent Mobility vision. Designed to guide Nissan's product and technology pipeline, this 360-degree approach to the future of mobility will anchor critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe. http://www.newsroom.nissan-europe.com # # #ContactKayleigh Edwards Intelligent Mobility and Corporate Communications [email protected] Phone: +441234755860Cedric Ratinaud Intelligent Mobility and Corporate Communications [email protected] Phone: +33616643481

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Nissan recognized for sustainability leadership by the CDP Climate Change Report for

by News Feeder, 13-09-2024, 05:07 AM

YOKOHAMA, Japan (October 25, 2016) – For the third consecutive year, the CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) has included Nissan in a select list of companies receiving top-tier “A-List” ranking in its annual Climate Change Report. Nissan finished ahead of thousands of other international businesses in the CDP’s assessment.Established in 2000, CDP is an influential U.K.-based NPO representing 822 institutional investors holding a total of $95 trillion USD in assets. Every year, CDP publicly rates corporations for their management of climate change based on a combination of survey data and publicly available information.Nissan was selected for A-List ranking for transparency in disclosing environmental information and having a bold vision for reducing well-to-wheel CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 90 percent by the year 2050 (compared with emissions levels in the year 2000). Nissan was also recognized for pioneering the world’s top-selling zero-emission vehicle (the Nissan LEAF), enabling LEAF owners to power their homes from their vehicles during peak power usage times, and for partnering with companies and local governments to grow vehicle charging infrastructure.“At Nissan, we take sustainability very seriously through the vehicles that we produce but also through reducing our carbon footprint throughout our entire business operation. I want to express Nissan’s gratitude to the CDP for recognizing our efforts by including us in their prestigious report for the third consecutive year, said Hitoshi Kawaguchi, Nissan Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer. “As a large global company based in Japan, we recognize that our work in this area can have a great impact, so we are committed to leading by example to reduce CO2 emissions even further in the years ahead.”Nissan continues to rank among the world’s most sustainable companies. Earlier this year, Nissan was the only Japanese automaker to achieve world ranking in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).Also this year, Nissan announced that it had shrank its carbon dioxide CO2 emissions by 22.4% over the past decade. These efforts to reduce Nissan’s corporate carbon footprint have been spearheaded by the recently established Nissan Energy Saving Collaboration (NESCO), which measures energy loss at the company’s plants worldwide. These activities are part of the company’s third generation environmental action plan, the Nissan Green Program 2016.For more information on Nissan’s commitment to environmental leadership, visit http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/.The full CDP report can be found at http://www.cdp.net. About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500, and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault under the Renault-Nissan Alliance since March 1999.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ ###

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Tincknell and G-Drive take ELMS championship with victory

by News Feeder, 12-09-2024, 03:55 PM

ESTORIL, Portugal – NISMO athlete Harry Tincknell claimed the 2016 European Le Mans Series championship with a stunning win alongside Simon Dolan and Giedo van der Garde aboard the Nissan-powered JOTA Sport operated G-Drive Racing Gibson 015S.After having finished second and third in the past two ELMS championship battles by a mere four points in both 2014 and 2015, the British driver took the final stint at Estoril to storm to a massive victory by 51 seconds.At the end of 2016, the era of open engine competition comes to an end in the LM P2 class in the European Le Mans Series and FIA World Endurance Championship.Since the debut of the ELMS in 2013, Nissan has dominated the LM P2 class taking an incredible 20 victories from 21 races.Electrical issues for the Thiriet by TDS Racing Oreca 05 Nissan yesterday opened the door for Tincknell/Dolan and van der Garde to steal the championship at the final round in what will be the final outing for the current spec LM P2 cars."I've been so close to winning the ELMS title with JOTA for the past two years, and so to finally get it is a fantastic feeling, and I feel it's deserved," said Tincknell. "Winning it this year in the last season of the #Mighty38's racing life, competing against cars that have a significant speed/aero advantage, makes it all the more sweeter. While our outright pace cannot match the latest LMP2 machinery, the combination of Simon, Giedo, great teamwork from the JOTA/G-Drive crew and consistency has rewarded us with the championship title this year." We did it! European Champions! #LMP2 #ELMS @JotaSport @simondolan @GvanderGarde @GoodridgeLTD @NISMO @FreeMUK pic.twitter.com/SFd9vgb5vJ— Harry Tincknell (@HarryTincknell) October 23, 2016 The winners are the winners! Congrats @GDrive_Racing for the #ELMS championship and #4hEstoril victories! pic.twitter.com/1xPZAyzPsG— ELMSeries_Official (@EuropeanLMS) October 23, 2016 NISMO CalendarNovember 5-6 FIA WEC, Shanghai, China Australian Supercars, Pukekohe, New ZealandNovember 12-13 Super GT, Twin-Ring Motegi, JapanNovember 19-20 FIA WEC, Bahrain # # # ContactJane Johnstone Marketing Communications Director Global Motorsport Communications Nissan/NISMO Phone: +44 7979 710646 Email: [email protected] Ryan Marketing and PR Manager Phone: +1 678 644 0404 Email: [email protected]

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Boasts EPA 366-Mile Range Rating, Best of Any Zero-Emission V

by News Feeder, 12-09-2024, 11:26 AM

Five-passenger, zero-emissions FCV to launch in California this year The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan, launching later this year, received an EPA driving range rating of 366 miles and fuel economy rating of 68 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent combined1, giving it the best range rating of any electric vehicle without a combustion engine, including fuel cell and all-electric vehicles, in the United States. "Not only does the Clarity Fuel Cell fit five passengers and refuel in three to fiv...

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Vauxhall Mokka - Advice?

by Sparkystav, 10-09-2024, 01:33 AM

The wife is looking to get a new car soon as the three door swift just isnt cutting it with a one year old now.

Initially she liked the Nissan Juke but although they look nice there is sweet fa Room inside them!

Ive tried tempting her up to a Nissan Quashqai but they apparently are too big.

The happy medium in terms of exterior size and interior space appears to be a Mokka. Not japanese i know but Happy wife, happy life......

Anyone else got ones and anything to look out for?

cheers

Brands Hatch Performance

by Sparkystav, 10-09-2024, 01:21 AM

I recently earnt a bit of overtime so decided to splash out on something id been tempting myself with for quite a while. A new ECU.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with my old ecu and it did a fine job on my car but i wanted the newer version and more channels for finer control; plus some other settings.

I was settled therefore on the Link G4+ Fury ecu. A newer 6 channel version of my old G4 Storm that has onboard Wideband, Knock, drive by wire, traction control, cruise control, and the usual Link motorsport features like launch and anti lag.

After asking a few suppliers about what i needed Clint from BHP was the most friendly and willing to answer my many questions prior, during, and post the sale of the ecu.

They also stock a huge range of plugs and connectors that have allowed me to completely rebuild the engine loom without the need for soldered connections. This should benefit me in terms of reliable signals and control.

He even found and got into stock connectors he didnt have that i asked about (subaru coil on plug for reference)

Overall well recommended!


http://www.shopbhp.com/

EFI Parts - Runcorn

by Sparkystav, 10-09-2024, 01:14 AM

Although Chris (Scoff) at EFI parts does indeed supply ECU's and wiring parts as the name suggests; his true talent is with Mapping.

After not being completely happy with my last tuner and wanting to move away from road mapping to the relative safety of dyno conditions; i set about hunting for a new mapper.

One of my friends is heavily into Renault 5's and suggested i try EFI as they had a good reputation in the renault world. Well anyone who can make an unreliable French car go like stink must have some magic in his finger tips!

Ive now been back to Scoff 4 times as ive changed different things on the engine; and i intend to go back again once my engine is back together to properly map my new ECU.

He is very appraochable and will happily walk you through what hes doing; what his opinions are on improvements that could be made; and how hes getting on with the car.

Ive only used him for Mapping; but he also fits and wires ecus for customers, and looking at the quality of the wiring on his own Drag prepped Renault 5; if i wasnt able to do it myself i'd happily send the car to him for wiring as well!


Now if my testament isnt good enough he also now maps the T Lex; and he was the man who mapped the Exocet thats on the forum.

Another recent job he took on and ive followed on facebook was a twin engined Corsa that is making some serious power!


http://www.efi-parts.co.uk/

CG Motorsport

by Sparkystav, 10-09-2024, 01:07 AM

Before the unfortunate end of two of my ringlands i had purchased and fitted a new clutch to the Lexus.

Due to the rare nature of the 1GGTE flywheel i was unsure as to what i needed to fit (if anything fit at all)

After a lot of researching i decided a 3SGTE MR2 turbo one will fit so ordered the 6 puck Stage 3 kit.

When i explained to them what i was doing we realised i wouldn't need the release bearing from their kit or the pilot bearing. They were happy to remove them and knock the price down accordingly!

Now the clutch is fitted i love it, bites well; handles the power; and although its certainly heavier its not at all juddery!

Overall well recommended!

Toyota to Start Sales of Fuel Cell Buses under the Toyota Brand from Early 2017

by News Feeder, 09-09-2024, 06:59 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation will begin to sell fuel cell buses (FC buses) under the Toyota brand from early 2017. Having already undergone repeated field tests for practical use, the Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to utilize two of these FC buses (model name: Toyota FC Bus) as fixed-route buses.

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Toyota to produce hybrid transaxle and new petrol engines in Poland

by News Feeder, 08-09-2024, 07:06 AM

Toyota Motor Europe announced today that it will start production of a hybrid transaxle in 2018 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) in Walbrzych, and add two petrol engines—a 1.5L in 2017 and a 2.0L in 2019—at Toyota Motor Industries, Poland (TMIP) in Jelcz-Laskowice. Combined, the new projects represent an additional investment of approximately 150 million euros, bringing the total investment to-date of Toyota's manufacturing operations in Poland to over 950 million euros since operations started in 2002.

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