The Fuel Station of the Future: Nissan and Foster + Partners Charge Ahead with Bold New Vision

EV leader Nissan collaborate with world-renowned architects Foster + Partners to rethink the Fuel Station of the Future

Concept explores how zero-emission technology will influence future design

Final concept to be revealed later this year

By 2020, there will be almost one million electric vehicles on the road

Nissan's unwavering vision of a cleaner, safer and more user-friendly automotive environment takes another marked step forward with the announcement of a unique project to design and develop the Fuel Station of the Future in partnership with renowned international architects Foster + Partners.

The project brings together two brands famed for their innovative, bold design and desire to challenge conventions to offer a fascinating view of how fuelling stations will adapt in a rapidly changing world.

The need for a sustainable and innovative refuelling network is becoming vital as the market shifts toward alternative sources like electric power.

The concept will be anchored at the heart of a world that is concerned with a zero-emissions society, connected communities, autonomous drive and the Internet of things. It will demonstrate the host of benefits brought by a smart EV ecosystem - not just in terms of mobility, but in harnessing the potential of battery storage and vehicle-to-grid systems.

The collaboration to conceive a bold new vision of the fuel station comes as the popularity of electric vehicles continues to increase. Sales of Nissan EVs rose by 33% in 2014 and continue to climb, driven by the on-going battle to improve urban air quality. Adoption of EVs is reaching a tipping point, and projections suggest that current growth trends will only accelerate in pace.

Nissan has pioneered bringing ZE technology to the commercial mass-market. In 2010, the introduction of the Nissan LEAF - the first mass-market, pure EV launched globally - revolutionised the motoring world. It remains the best-selling EV in history, commanding almost a 50% share of today's zero-emission vehicle segment.