Innovative Vehicle Ideas That Failed Immediately

Nissan Land Glider

One of the fun things about concept cars is the fact that nothing is sacred. Don’t want to deal with traditional steering mechanisms? Throw them out, like Nissan did with the Land Glider. In 2009, with a mandate to create new zero-emissions vehicles for urban use, the design team debuted this unusual ride that ran on electricity and seated two people, with the passenger behind the driver.

The biggest change the Land Glider brought to the table was the cornering system, which saw the wheels not attached to the steering system by any physical machinery – just electronics. Like a motorcycle, turning in the Land Glider involves tilting your body and the car itself.