DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NISSAN HYPER URBAN - SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME Source: Nissan Nissan will reveal several electric vehicle concepts at the Japan Mobility Show this month. The first is a small, sporty crossover EV called the Hyper Urban. Here's what we know: It's designed to be parked in your home or apartment, instead of your garage The design is distinguishably futuristic on the outside, lounge-like on the inside and points to the future direction of Nissan design Target audience is urban/suburban professionals Has neither door handles nor a rear window and its rear-view mirrors are cameras Instrument panel is replaceable when newer ones become available Has scissor doors Collapsible front seats that convert into a sofa where a flip up screen can be used to watch videos Nissan says the Hyper Urban has both "vehicle to hom