Japanese innovations : 2007

Toyota Fine-X concept



Toyota's second-generation fuel-cell vehicle, like the Mercedes Benz F 600 Hygenius, is a fuel-cell hybrid, able to run off its battery, fuel cell or a combination of the two. Unlike the Hygenius, however, the Fine-X features four independent wheel motors and four-wheel steering. And even though Jabba the Hutt could easily roll in through its cavernous gull-wing door, the driver's seat swings out for easy entry and egress.

Nissan Pivo concept



The Pivo was built as a showcase for Nissan's new electric-car technologies. With a drive-by-wire system that requires no mechanical connection between the driver inputs and drive system, its spherical cabin is able to rotate 360 degrees. The Pivo's compact, powerful motor and high-capacity lithium-ion battery will probably find their way into Nissan's future electric- and hybrid-car endeavors.

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