Fleet Transport June 2020

48 | FLEETING SHOTS
First Nissan all-electric Ambulance in
service in Tokyo
Japan’s first Nissan NV400 Zero
Emission (EV) Ambulance is the
result of a strong collaboration among
Nissan, the Tokyo Fire Department and
the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
The Nissan EV Ambulance is based on
a converted Nissan NV400 currently on
sale in Europe.
The bodywork, executed by Autoworks
Kyoto, is compliant with Japanese regulations
and designed to meet customer needs. The
robust and practical ambulance package
was developed by Gruau, a major European
emergency vehicle bodywork company.
Thanks to its EV powertrain, the noise and
vibration levels in the vehicle are significantly
lower in comparison with a traditional
REE & KYB to develop next-generation
modular EV platform
REE Automotive (REE) and
KYB Corporation (KYB) have
formed a strategic partnership to
develop suspension capabilities for future
electric vehicle (EV) platforms. Automotive
Tier 1 supplier KYB’s semi-active and
active suspension systems will boost REE’s
next-generation electric EV
platform, which delivers complete design
freedom and cost-effective, scalable
solutions in e-mobility. The combined
expertise of REE, a pioneering technology
company and leader in electric vehicle
platforms, and KYB, a leading global
hydraulics manufacturer, will reshape the
Keeping the van fleet secure
Fleet managers have a tough job
keeping their van fleet on the
road. Van security is constantly
one of their biggest headaches, especially
when it comes to vehicle security. It is a
worrying time for all van users and these
statistics will no doubt increase, unless
we start to install better security systems
into our vans.
The fault for tool theft always lies with the
criminals, though tradesmen and fleet
managers do need to take action to protect
themselves from the risk of tool theft and
prevent thieves from compromising their
FLEETVAN&UTILITY | Summer 2020
gasoline-powered vehicle, helping
reduce negative impact on patients
as well as on staff handling sensitive
equipment.
Two lithium-ion battery packs support
its EV capabilities (33 kilowatt-hours)
with an additional battery (8 kWh)
allowing longer use of electrical
equipment and the air- conditioning system.
The ambulance can also turn into a mobile
source of power in case of a power outage
or natural disaster.
“Nissan strongly believes in sustainable
mobility and strives to contribute to a world
with zero emissions and zero fatalities,” said
Ashwani Gupta, representative Executive
Officer & Chief Operation Officer at Nissan.
movement of goods, people
and services by revolutionising
electric vehicle design.
REE’s partnership with
KYB further expands REE’s global
manufacturing capabilities. It also ignites a
new level of suspension technology gywithinthe
the
REEcorner architecture solution,
which integrates all drivetrain vehicle
components (steering, braking, suspension,
e-motor) into the wheel. The REEcorner
combines with the REEboard – a completely
flat platform – allowing complete freedom
of design, improved performance and safety,
livelihood. “A robust supplementary locking
system could be the difference between
thieves making you a successful target, or
their attempt to break into your vans being
thwarted,” said a spokesman for Locks 4
Vans.
As the UK’s leading manufacturer and
supplier of high security van theft deterrents
and with nearly 20 years’ experience, many
of the leading corporate fleets in the world
use Locks 4 Vans products and seek its
advice on how to fit robust supplementary
van locking systems, that will not only give
added security to the fleets, but to also give
“This project is another great example of
our efforts to enhance accessibility of ecofriendly
vehicles to local communities.”
The introduction of the first EV ambulance
in the Tokyo Fire Department fleet is part
of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s
“Zero Emission Tokyo” initiative. The Nissan
EV Ambulance is equipped with an electric
stretcher that enables ease of operations for
ambulance staff.
and modular applications for any vehicle
type – from last mile delivery to heavy duty
shipping.
The KYB-REE partnership marks the first
time KYB has formally collaborated on EV
platforms with a technology company.
the drivers and the fleet managers peace
of mind.
“Our Research and Development team
are a vital part of this business and every
time a van manufacturer brings out a new
model or a face-lifted model, the R & D
team are quick off the mark to develop locks
specific to each door on the new vehicle,”
the spokesman added.