Nissan Unveils Terra Electric SUV!

[TRONZ]

http://m.autoblog.com/2012/09/12/nissan-unveils-all-electric-terra-suv-concept/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Can't wait for the details!

 

[mwalsh]

Can't wait for the focus groups!

 

[TomT]

Zero chance of production, I'd say... And could they have made it any uglier?

 

[edatoakrun]

If Nissan does build it, it puts in a 5-10 kW generator of any configuration, this could be a very good true range extended (BEVx) SUV.

The “range–extended” EV (BEVx) considered

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=6847&hilit=range+extended" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

...Powering the front wheels is the electric propulsion system currently featured in the battery-electric Nissan LEAF. In each back wheel, providing all-wheel power as needed, is an in-wheel electric motor, based on the working prototypes featured in three successive PIVO concepts. (Earlier post.)

As no drive shafts are required to power the rear wheels, there is no hump in the cabin floor or on the underbody. This allows for the flat cabin deck and the underside bodypan.

Under the hood is ample space for Nissan’s proprietary hydrogen fuel cell stack: a flat, highly compact unit that features power density of 2.5 kW/L. The latest in a series of Nissan fuel cells since 1996, the stack costs one-sixth of its 2005 progenitor as the need for expensive precious metals has been cut to one-quarter of the previous level...

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/09/terra-20120912.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[EVDRIVER]

Nissan needs a new design team, even their concept cars are ugly. They need to ditch the Murano wheel wells completely.

 

[ebill3]

Zero chance of production, I'd say... And could they have made it any uglier?

Well, I won't comment on production, but that takes ugly to new heights.

 

[mwalsh]

Pooh! It's a fuel-cell PHEV! :roll:

 

[GeekEV]

What's with all the ugly haters? It's not ugly, it's funky... I like it. :lol:

 

[TRONZ]

I think they are trying to get the Juke language straight. It's a big step in the right direction... but has a way to go.

And hey Nissan, about all that hydrogen infrastructure..... ???

 

[GeekEV]

And hey Nissan, about all that hydrogen infrastructure..... ???

It's not really much different than the EV charging infrastructure. You just get a home station, like Honda's: http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/home-energy-station.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_station#Hydrogen_home_stations" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[TRONZ]

Ya, but 19 months in and were still L1. Not sure if we're "cheap" or "frugal"?!? But since when did fuel cells get cheaper than large batteries??? If they now are AND I can be in charge of my own hydrogen production, it's a technology I can support.

 

[blueblob06]

What's with all the ugly haters? It's not ugly, it's funky... I like it. :lol:

Agreed, I like the look too!

 

[defiancecp]

Naw man, that thing's ugly :lol:

 

[LTLFTcomposite]

I take it as an indictment that the battery-only technology dog don't hunt, and we're looking more PHEV-ish things to come.

 

[mwalsh]

I take it as an indictment that the battery-only technology dog don't hunt, and we're looking more PHEV-ish things to come.

Funny you should say that...Nissan LEAF isn't even listed for the upcoming Alt Car Expo. Instead they're going to be showing a 7-year old fuel-cell vehicle. A real "WTF?" moment when I saw that!

http://www.altcarexpo.com/vehicles/nissan-fcv.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[GeekEV]

Maybe they don't want to answer all the questions about the AZ battery issues... :lol:

 

[MrIanB]

Maybe they don't want to answer all the questions about the AZ battery issues... :lol:

You crack me up, good one. Needed a good laugh at work today.

Ian B

 

[mwalsh]

I just got an updated communication from ACE. NOW they show the LEAF on the Ride-n-Drive. Concidence?