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The KAZ (Keio Advanced Zero-Emission Vehicle) is a Japanese-designed Italian-built limousine prototype with eight wheels. The KAZ is not your average limo though. 

 

The all-electric KAZ handles more like a sports car than a 6.7m-long whale thanks to its computer-controlled eight-wheel drive train and low centre of gravity for added stability and handling around curves.

 

On top of that, four-wheel steering in front is augmented by the two extreme wheels angling in the opposite direction making the KAZ more nimble around corners than one would expect for a vehicle of its size.

 

The eight wheels make pickup virtually flat as "tail squat" when accelerating from standstill, and "nose diving" when braking is eliminated. While making for smoother driving, it also reduces energy loss.

 

KAZ makes use of three very innovative component technologies. Firstly, rows of 3.75V Lithium-Ion batteries are the most important components in order to supply high energy and power to the eight individual motors powering the KAZ.

 

KAZ has a total power output of 440kW (590hp).

 

The body design and construction of the KAZ have been handled by Italy's I.D.E.A. Institute, with participation from thirteen domestic Japanese companies.