Nissan has introduced a high-tech camping concept that relies on recycled electric car batteries in a portable system capable of powering a small inflatable caravan.
What to do with used batteries of electric cars? The issue of recycling, which has begun to arise in recent years, is one of the major issues that every car manufacturer tries to answer. Nissan has chosen an original way by imagining a transportable battery that can provide power for nomadic activities. To illustrate his idea, the Japanese manufacturer has just unveiled an inflatable caravan concept fully powered by its Energy Roam pack.It is a set of lithium-ion batteries from the first generation of electric Nissan Leaf that is installed in a cooler-sized case. The pack offers a storage capacity of 700 Wh and a power of 1 kW. It can supply 230 V and 12 V circuits and can be recharged in two hours via a power socket.
The packs Nissan Energy Roam marketed this year
The caravan, manufactured by Opus, is an inflatable structure mounted on a trailer. An integrated compressor erects it in 90 seconds. It can accommodate up to six people. Occupants are equipped with a 230-volt AC outlet, microwave, refrigerator, four USB outlets, LED lighting, a 4G Wi-Fi wireless access point, and even a video projector. Everything is powered by Energy Roam battery that slips into a dedicated compartment, a bit like introducing a battery in an electrical device.Nissan ensures that, combined with a 400W solar panel built into the caravan, its Roam pack can power the nomadic habitat for a week without interruption. Other uses are conceivable, in particular, the supply of electrical tools or audio/video equipment outdoors. The Nissan Energy Roam pack will be launched later this year in Europe. Its price has not been disclosed yet.
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