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- February 19, 2019
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Nissan’s New Concept Powers Camping Trips With Recycled EV Batteries
The Nissan x Opus concept camper image : Nissan Nissan has unveiled a new concept in collaboration with camp trailer…
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Nissan has unveiled a new concept in collaboration with camp trailer manufacturer Opus: a camper powered by the Nissan Energy Roam, a new portable power pack that harnesses EV battery technology, which is set for release April this year. The new power pack has a storage capacity of 700Wh and a power output of 1kW, made possible by recycled lithium-ion cells recovered from Nissan electric vehicles.
With the concept camper, Nissan says persons can go on camping trips without having to worry about power for up to seven days. When the power pack becomes exhausted, it can be removed from where it’s housed within the camper and recharged anywhere via a standard 230v domestic socket, or by plugging it into a solar panel accessory.
The battery pack’s storage capacity of 700Wh, although small, is capable of powering electronics like USB sockets, lighting, fridges, portable entertainment systems, microwaves and more. According to Nissan, the battery pack can be recharged in two to four hours via a 400W solar panel, a quite fast charging time.
Nissan is one auto manufacturer known for significant efforts in the electric vehicle space. Amid concerns of environmental pollution by EV batteries, auto companies have looked to methods of giving them a second life. Nissan has previously tested use of recycled EV batteries to power street lights and also dabbled with a trade-in program for old battery packs.
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| The Nissan x Opus concept camper
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| The Nissan Energy Roam battery pack
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The Nissan x OPUS concept will make its public debut at the Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show, holding from from February 19-24. The Air Opus – the camper utilized for this concept – starts at €18,000 ($20,320), but being just a concept, it’s unclear if a version powered by Nissan’s battery packs will ever make it to market.
The Nissan Energy Roam battery pack is set to make its own debut in European markets later this year, although pricing has not yet been announced by Nissan.
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