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At this year’s 62nd International Motor
Show in Hanover, Nissan will be displaying key updates to the
ever-popular Cabstar, as well as a concept vehicle.
Cabstar Hybrid
The Cabstar’s Hybrid powertrain is a single clutch system that consists
of the existing 3.0-litre (ZD30) diesel unit, developing 150PS, and
inverter, plus the corresponding control units. The technology has been
developed in cooperation with ZF, Nissan’s technical partner on Hybrid
technologies. The battery is Lithium Ion and has been supplied as part
of Nissan’s joint venture with leading Japanese company NEC.
Nissan estimates that the Cabstar
Hybrid can potentially achieve a 30 per cent reduction in fuel
consumption, depending on driving style. The Cabstar Hybrid includes
innovative Stop/Start technology, which automatically cuts the engine to
conserve fuel.
Regenerative Braking is another feature
of the Cabstar Hybrid. In this instance it is the kinetic energy shed as
the brakes are applied that is redirected to the battery.
Cabstar
The appeal of the Cabstar will be boosted even further with the launch
of a new robotised manual transmission.
Based on the six-speed unit, the new
system has also been developed in collaboration with ZF.
Additionally, a series of updates have
been made to Cabstar’s interior – to improve comfort and convenience for
driver and passenger alike.
NV200
The concept vehicle NV200 will also be on display. First shown at last
year’s Tokyo Motor Show, NV200 is a look ahead to the possible future of
a modern van.
The NV200 was conceived for the needs
of an underwater explorer and photographer. To meet the needs of this
particular specialist, there is a patented sliding cargo pod which is
divided into a number of separate areas into which different pieces of
diving and photographic equipment can be stored.
Designed at Nissan Design Europe, in
London, NV200 demonstrates that Nissan’s commitment to emotive design,
alternative thinking and bold innovation extends not only to its
passenger vehicles, but to its light commercial vehicles too.
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