[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-emission-free-ice-cream-van\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-emission-free-ice-cream-van\/","headline":"Nissan\u2019s Emission-Free Ice Cream Van Is Safe, Clean And Cool","name":"Nissan\u2019s Emission-Free Ice Cream Van Is Safe, Clean And Cool","description":"Nissan take the first step towards clean, zero-emission ice cream vans As the great British summer finally decides to grace us with its presence, Nissan has unveiled an all-electric ice cream van that\u2019s less harmful to the environment and to the children (and adults) that buy ice cream from them. The van is a repurposed Nissan e-NV200 which has been refitted and redesigned to serve ice cream whilst having a much smaller carbon footprint compared to conventional diesel ice cream […]","datePublished":"2019-06-24","dateModified":"2019-06-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nissan-Emission-Free-Ice-Cream-Van-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nissan-Emission-Free-Ice-Cream-Van-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-emission-free-ice-cream-van\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Nissan","Vans"],"wordCount":686,"keywords":["nissan","Nissan Emission-Free Ice Cream Van","Nissan Ice cream van"],"articleBody":"Nissan take the first step towards clean, zero-emission ice cream vans As the great British summer finally decides to grace us with its presence, Nissan has unveiled an all-electric ice cream van that\u2019s less harmful to the environment and to the children (and adults) that buy ice cream from them. The van is a repurposed Nissan e-NV200 which has been refitted and redesigned to serve ice cream whilst having a much smaller carbon footprint compared to conventional diesel ice cream vans. Fitted with solar panels and removable battery power packs to power the freezers, this concept van is here to battle the heat with ultra-cool technology.The van isn\u2019t just emission-free, it also usesold recycled lithium-ion batteries taken from early first-generation Nissanelectric vehicles. These recycled cells are put into the van\u2019s power packswhich are used to power the freezers and ice cream machines while the van isparked. Your ordinary diesel ice cream van would leave the engine runningwhilst stationary, meaning that harmful NOx emissions would be polluted whilstchildren and adults alike queued for an icy treat. Studies suggest that NOxpollutants can increase the risk of respiratory conditions such as asthma, soNissan\u2019s emission-free ice cream is certainly a welcome innovation for the sakeof our own health!Rather than relying on a diesel engine to run idle to keep the ice cream cool, the Nissan ice cream van uses the recycled lithium-ion cells to do the same job. It\u2019s quieter and cleaner and just makes a lot more sense. Furthermore, this particular concept van is serving frozen treats from a popular, eco-friendly ice cream maker called Mackie\u2019s of Scotland. Mackie\u2019s powers its farms using renewable wind and solar energy and is aiming to be Britain\u2019s \u2018greenest\u2019 company. Their ice cream is currently the best-selling in Scotland with 32% market share, beating Ben & Jerry\u2019s and Wall\u2019s ice cream and is doing rather well in the rest of the UK as well, with Mackie\u2019s being stocked at all major UK supermarkets. The special concept van was revealed on 20thJune as a celebration of Clean Air Day. Kalyana Sivagnanam, managing directorat Nissan, had this to say:\u201cThis project is a perfect demonstration ofNissan\u2019s Intelligent Mobility strategy, applying more than a decade of EVexperience and progress in battery technology to create cleaner solutions forpower on the go \u2013 in ways customers might not expect.\u201cBy eliminating harmful tailpipe emissions, and increasing our use of renewable energy, we can help make this a better world for everyone.\u201dThe all-electric Nissan ice cream van ispowered by a 40kWh battery and has an estimated range of 124 miles, which ismore than enough for its purpose. The removable battery packs can be rechargedin just an hour when connected to a 230v mains supply. Alternatively, they canbe charged with the van\u2019s solar panels in 2-4 hours. Nissan\u2019s electric approach to ice cream vans isn\u2019t the only new thing. Rather than a classic \u2018jingle\u2019, the van has a \u2018smart button\u2019 that sends out a tweet once pushed. The tweet will include the current location of the van, whether it be a conventional street address or a a more obscure address such as a beach or park, thanks to the automated service of what3words.com. Couldn\u2019t they have included this new digital \u2018jingle\u2019 as well as the classic chiming? We\u2019re not exactly confident that this new \u2018innovation\u2019 is entirely good. After all, who even uses Twitter these days?As well as celebrating Clean Air Day, theNissan ice cream van is also a demonstration of the company’s ElectricEcosystem as it combines zero-emission drivetrain, second-life battery storageand renewable solar energy generation. It drives a strong message to theautomotive industry and sets a good example of just how eco-friendly commercialvehicles can be. Let us know what you think of this ice cream dream machine in the comments and be sure to sign up to our email list to keep your motor vision 20:20!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Nissan\u2019s Emission-Free Ice Cream Van Is Safe, Clean And Cool","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-emission-free-ice-cream-van\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]