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Crossover Vehicle-Inspired Bobsleds

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Nissan X-Trail Bobsleigh Draws Inspiration from Cars

— January 29, 2016 — Autos
While Nissan is known the world over for powerful crossover vehicles, the brand is foraying into unexpected territory with the new Nissan X-Trail Bobsleigh. Created in collaboration with bobsled manufacturer Diego Menardi and expert Ian Richardson, the Nissan X-Trail Bobsleigh combines the best of bobsleds and road vehicles.

The Nissan X-Trail Bobsleigh took its first run at the Igls Olympic track in Innsbruck, Austria where the vehicle was capable of accelerating at impressive speeds. British Olympic medalist Sean Olsson piloted the bobsled during the first official run of the design.

Speaking on the process behind the Nissan X-Trail Bobsleigh and the crossover vehicle inspiration, design manager Darryl Scriven of Nissan Design Europe explains: "The process that we've employed on this project is completely the same as when we were developing the car. We start with a sketch and we move it all the way through the digital workflow, right the way through to a physical asset."
Trend Themes
1. Crossover Vehicle-inspired Sports Equipment - Opportunity to create more bobsleds and other sports equipment inspired by the design and capabilities of Nissan's crossover vehicles.
2. Collaboration Between Vehicle and Sports Equipment Manufacturers - Opportunity for vehicle manufacturers to collaborate with sports equipment manufacturers to create more innovative and high-performance sports equipment like the Nissan X-Trail Bobsleigh.
3. Combining the Best of Different Industries - Cross-industry collaboration and inspiration can lead to unique innovations that combine the best of multiple industries, such as the combination of bobsled and road vehicle elements in the Nissan X-Trail Bobsleigh.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Opportunity to explore and enter new niche markets by creating crossover products like the Nissan X-Trail Bobsleigh.
2. Sports Equipment Industry - Opportunity to collaborate with automotive manufacturers to create more innovative and high-performance sports equipment inspired by vehicle designs.
3. Design Industry - Opportunity to utilize cross-industry inspiration and collaboration to create unique and innovative designs like that of the Nissan X-Trail Bobsleigh.
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