At the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan showcased the eye catching, all electric, zero-emission concept car, the Land Glider. As you can probably tell by looking at the photos, this is not your typical concept car. Introduced alongside the Nissan Leaf, also a zero-emission vehicle, set to be introduced to select markets in Fall of 2010, the Nissan Land Glider is a light electric vehicle that resembles a car mixed with a motorcycle mixed with an airplane. Unlike the Nissan Leaf however, no word yet on whether or not the Land Glider will be put into production.

The overall look of the Nissan Land Glider is something that immediately catches people’s attention. The four wheeler may technically be a car, but it’s narrow frame resembles that of a motorcycle. On corners, the car allows for a tilt of up to 17 degrees, which may give the driver a feeling of riding a bike or flying a plane. In fact, the steering “wheel” is actually similar to a flight yoke. The 2 seater also has a tandem bike design with a rear passenger seat, rather than directly beside the driver. The rear view mirrors are gone, instead replaced with cameras and monitors. The interior includes premium leather upholstery and an impressive dashboard with a dual information display that really adds to the modern jet look and feel.

The Nissan Land Glider is powered by two lithium-ion batteries mounted directly underneath the floor of the vehicle. The batteries can be recharged at any wireless charging station due to the non-contact charging system of the Land Glider. With the U.S. Department of Energy’s recent $99.8 million commitment to building 2,500 EV charging stations and the production of the Nissan Leaf, electric cars, such as the Nissan Land Glider concept, will become a more reasonable solution for those looking to move away from traditional gas guzzlers.

Althought the Nissan Land Glider is a concept, the Nissan Leaf will become a reality. If you’re interested, in the USA, they will be released in five major markets: Tennessee, Oregon, San Diego, Seattle, and the Pheonix/Tucson region. They will also be available in Europe and Japan. Those select markets will have the Leaf released in 2010, and then in 2012, there will be a global launch. The cost of the Nissan Leaf is expected to be in the $25,000 – $33,000 range. For more information, you can check the official page of the Nissan Leaf.

Pics for the Nissan Land Glider are above. Here’s a brief look at the Nissan Leaf below:

Check out the video of Nissan Land Glider below: