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NISSAN electric vehicle for the elderly

By Mike Hanlon

22:00 September 24, 2006 PDT

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NISSAN electric vehicle for the elderly

NISSAN electric vehicle for the elderly

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Autech Japan developed the Micro UV sponsored by NEDO. With the increase numbers of elderly drivers, this ultra-small electric vehicle is fitted with an active interface technology to support drivers with failing motor-ability and response-time that may impair their driving capability.

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