Nissan's zero-emission ice cream van uses old EV batteries to keep things cool

File ice cream vans under "things I never thought posed a significant risk to the environment but might actually." Nissan has developed a new concept vehicle that addresses the problem of all the emissions generated by conventional ice cream vans, and older models in particular, which pump out a lot of greenhouse gases while idling in order to just make sure the ice cream on board stays iced. For the project, Nissan's working with ice cream company Mackie's of Scotland, a purveyor of fine frozen treats that has already taken steps to reduce its footprint using dairy from its own, family-run farm that's powered by energy from renewable sources, including wind and solar. From the sustainably-made product, to the new zero-emission delivery van conceived and built by Nissan, the companies are calling the approach a "sky to scoop" way to reduce their carbon footprint.