Nissan's BladeGlider is a zero-emissions, high-performance...thing - Roadshow

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Nissan's concepts are generally pretty awesome. Whether it's the Gripz crossover, the IDS EV or the Warrior pickup, Nissan's futuristic styling plays well to concepts. The company's got a new concept out, the BladeGlider, and not only is its name pretty wicked, it's got some sharp looks, to boot.

The goal of the BladeGlider (man, that's an awesome name) is to present an electric vehicle that's fun to drive. Simple premise, right? While the premise might be simple, its execution is actually the result of two years of design, engineering and development work.

Just like the DeltaWing racecar, BladeGlider features varied front and rear track widths. Reducing the front track helps it cut through the air better without affecting steering. That shape also lends to a McLaren F1-style interior, where the driver sits front and center, ahead of two rear seats. The doors are rear-hinged and look like something a person would put on his or her Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.

Nissan's BladeGlider concept is designed... See full gallery

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