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Nissan Hosts “Taxi of Tomorrow” in NYC

NissanPedia — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:45:54 +0000

Back in 2007, New York City officials set out to find a replacement for their taxi cabs. After 4 years of debate, the roomy and green Nissan NV200 was chosen. The Taxi & Limousine Commission has “re-imagine the entire taxi system” – as hundreds of these vehicles are set to hit the streets by 2013.

Actually, if you live in certain parts of Manhattan or Brooklyn, you’ve already seen the NV200 pick up passengers. Nissan already utilizes their eco-friendly vehicle, Altima Hybrid, as a cab and police cruiser throughout The Big Apple.

“Nissan’s NV200 Taxi will be the first taxi in the world to offer new and iconic features developed for, and with, New Yorkers,” said Joe Castelli, vice president, Nissan Fleet & Commercial Vehicles. “The Taxi of Tomorrow Design Expo will offer a first look at these one-of-a-kind amenities, which include increased legroom, plenty of interior lighting, and materials that reduce odors and germs while supporting sustainability.”

The Nissan NV200 is under contract to be NYC’s official taxi for 10 years.

Source: Nissan PR

New York’s Next Taxi Cab – A Nissan

NissanPedia — Thu, 05 May 2011 17:07:40 +0000

“The familiar canary yellow exterior and loud horn have made New York taxis as much a part of the Big Apple’s tourist landscape as its iconic skyscrapers. However, visitors to the city will soon notice an altogether sleeker incarnation of the cab on Manhattan’s streets.”

“That’s because Japan’s Nissan Motor Co Ltd won New York City’s 10-year contract to build the next generation of taxis for the city, a deal estimated to be worth more than $1 billion. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission made the announcement, adding that Nissan’s winning NV 200 minivan will be made in Mexico, then converted into cabs in the U.S.”

The other two finalists for were Turkish manufacturer Karsan Otomotiv and U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co. The ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’ will replace the 16 models now authorized.

The 10-year contract is expected to begin sometime in 2013.

Source: Daily Mail

Drive Your Work Home with Nissan’s Mobile Office Concept

NissanPedia — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:26:36 +0000

Luckily for most white collar workers in the 21st Century, the “Office Space” atmosphere of your workplace is becoming extinct. From four-day work weeks to telecommuting and working from anywhere via wireless networks, most companies are as liberal as ever with their employees – long as some work is still getting done. Nissan has taken the concept of working from outside the cubicle and turned it into working from the road – check out Nissan’s NV200 Mobile Office concept.

The auto maker calls its NV200 Mobile Office “A Smart Business Tool of New Generation, for Active Professionals.” NV200 combines storage with an office space that has the ability to extract its interior out like a drawer. This allows all your workstation items to be at arms reach while traveling. When parked, you can extend a large storage space to reach any valuables or tools. You can contact clients or get your paperwork done while parked at a lake or beach – then take your scuba gear out for a run during a lunch break.

Nissan states their interiors of the NV200 Mobile Office concept creates an efficient work space with a human touch. Its cargo area is customizable, so you can switch and swap out storage areas for whatever your hobby or business requires.

Get ready to see your co-workers rolling past the office in their Nissan NV200 sometime in the next few years.