Set to debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show alongside
the Leaf Nismo and mysterious concept car, are two new studies by Nissan. The
first one is called the Paramedic Concept, and it previews the production
version of the fifth-gen ambulance, which goes on sale exclusively in Japan
starting next year.
It builds upon the NV350 Caravan, uses a 2.5-liter
gasoline engine married to a 5-speed automatic gearbox, and comes packed with
some interesting technology, such as the one that helps reduce the spread of
germs.
The Paramedic also benefits from a lithium-ion
auxiliary battery that supports life-saving medical equipment, making it more
suitable "to respond to emergencies, often in remote areas",
according to the Renault-Nissan LCV Business Unit's Senior VP, Ashwani Gupta.
Baptized e-NV200 Fridge Concept, the second study is
aimed at chilled food delivery. The manufacturer says that thanks to its
compact size, it's easier to park in the ever-crowded cities, and in areas
where large delivery trucks are sometimes prevented from stopping.
The Nissan e-NV200 Fridge features an additional
12kWh lithium-ion battery pack in the cargo space, which powers the
refrigeration unit, in addition to the 24kWh unit that provides the juice for
the electric motor that sets it in motion.
