Nissan Motor today unveiled the working prototype of its futuristic BladeGlider vehicle, combining zero-emissions with high-performance in a revolutionary sports car design. The vehicles, developed from concept cars first shown at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2013, have arrived in Brazil to symbolise future technologies that will combine Intelligent Mobility, environmentally-friendly impact and sports car driving capabilities.

Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor, said, "These prototypes epitomise Nissan's drive to expand its Intelligent Mobility strategy, where driving pleasure combines with environmental responsibility. Nissan believes that enthusiasts should look forward to a zero-emission future and BladeGlider is a perfect demonstration of that. It's the electric vehicle for car lovers."

The debut of the BladeGlider prototypes forms part of Nissan's ongoing commitment to the development of zero-emission vehicles and new automotive technologies including autonomous drive systems and connectivity.

Nissan already sells the world's highest-volume zero-emission car, the Leaf, and is pioneering Intelligent Mobility systems that will be deployed in a range of vehicles over coming years.

With the BladeGlider, Nissan's vision was for an agile, efficient Electric Vehicle (EV) that would provide new dimensions of driving fun and excitement - a car that would 'glide', thanks to the near-silent performance of its electric powertrain and aerodynamic shape.