The two different concepts of the VAIARO project with the names “Floating Platform” and “Passage”
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The two different concepts of the VAIARO project with the names “Floating Platform” and “Passage”

VAIARO

The two different concepts of the VAIARO project with the names “Floating Platform” and “Passage”

In 2019, Master´s students of industrial design at Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design (Simeon Ortmüller, Tobias Gehrke, Vincent Steinhart-Besser, Yigang Shen and Jingyue Chen) developed design concepts for a new form of mobility on water and gave the CAPTN project its first visible identity.

The students have dealt with the question: What is the future of public transport on the Kiel Fjord? Kiel grows and urban mobility needs attractive offers to make it easier to avoid the car and to achieve ambitious climate targets.

The fact that ferry traffic in this context connects the west and east bank over a longer period of time during the day and at a tighter frequency and that the connections to bus traffic play a central role is obvious.

The two different concepts of the VAIARO project with the names “Floating Platform” and “Passage” are characterized by pragmatism and radicalism in equal measure. For this purpose, leitmotifs for intelligent mobility and a new landmark in Kiel were developed. The project was designed as a cooperation from the beginning: Partners from Kiel University and from the University of Applied Sciences are working in their respective fields on the realization of an autonomous ferry.

The parties involved were thus present at regular intervals for presentations, in the course of which the drafts and their own position were repeatedly reviewed and adjusted. In this way, indications of the desired qualities could be obtained. What is meant to be in the drafts is basically quite simple to grasp: When I come to Kiel, I absolutely have to take the new ferry!

FINANCING

Die Finanzierung des Projekts erfolgt aus Eigenmitteln der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.

PARTNERS

  • Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design
  • Kiel University
  • Kiel University of Applied Sciences
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The Concept EQT – pioneer of a new class for families and leisure active private customers
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The Concept EQT – pioneer of a new class for families and leisure active private customers

The Concept EQT – pioneer of a new class for families and leisure active private customers

Stuttgart, April 20, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Vans is unveiling the new Concept EQT in an extensive Media Special on the Mercedes me media platform on Monday, 10 May 2021 at 11.00 a.m. (CEST). This concept vehicle is the forerunner to the new T-Class in the small-van segment. In keeping with the “Electric first” strategy, the battery-electric version is first out of the starting blocks in the concept vehicle. A video clip featuring legendary professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, which will go online on several social media channels simultaneously, provides surprising insights into the forthcoming family and leisure vehicle. Furthermore, Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Daimler Group, and Marcus Breitschwerdt, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, will be presenting the highlights of the Concept EQT – with a look ahead to the electric future in the small-van segment.

The near-production Concept EQT offers a clear glimpse of the electric version of the forthcoming T-Class. With the completely newly developed city van, Mercedes-Benz Vans is transferring the winning formula of the V-Class people carrier to a compact format and bringing a new level of quality to the small-van segment. The Concept EQT combines a spacious and variable interior with attractive design and Mercedes’ hallmark high standards of comfort, connectivity, value and safety.

Emotion and intelligence are the key elements of the Mercedes-Benz Design philosophy “Sensual Purity”. Using this bipolarity, the Concept EQT creates a new holistic design in the small van segment. With this first premium small van, Mercedes-Benz Vans is expanding its portfolio for private customers, offering an attractive entry-level model that will allow families and leisure active private customers to step into the Mercedes-Benz world.

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Genesis X Concept presents sustainable luxury of GENESIS
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Genesis X Concept presents sustainable luxury of GENESIS

GENESIS X CONCEPT

Genesis X Concept presents sustainable luxury of GENESIS in the form of an EV-based high-performance GT coupe concept car.

INTRODUCING THE GENESIS X CONCEPT

The name ‘Genesis X’ is a combination of Genesis and the letter X, which symbolizes a “Hidden Hero”.

INTRODUCING THE GENESIS X CONCEPT

The Genesis X Concept can be described as the ultimate vision of Athletic Elegance, the inherent design language of Genesis. The signature Two Lines theme and sustainable luxury will be blueprints for the futuristic designs and state-of-the-art technologies that Genesis seeks to adopt in its future models.

Sang Yup Lee, Head of Genesis Global Design Center (2021)

Color of the Genesis X Concept

The Genesis X Concept’s Lençóis Blue color was developed to express the level of sustainable luxury that Genesis pursues. It is inspired by the lagoons of Maranhenses National Park in Brazil, where a lake forms only during the rainy season.

FRONT DESIGN

The front of the Genesis X features a low, yet broad silhouette thanks to the combination of the shield-shaped Crest Grille, which represents the brand’s inherent dignity and pride, and the two-lined headlamps, which cut through the wheel arch. The double-layered bumpers also create a strong impression.

Side Profile

The side follows the traditional GT model design with a long hood and a short rear, and the two-lined lamps leading to the headlights and taillights are impressive. In addition, the arching Parabolic Line that runs along the side, and the fender’s maximized volume, create a dynamic and elegant impression.

REAR DESIGN

The rear design, incorporating the shape of a horseshoe, exudes a simple and sleek image, while the voluminous fender creates a sophisticated, yet strong impression.

TWO LINES DESIGN IN THE DETAILS

The two-lined Quad Lamps symbolize Genesis’ unparalleled technology and design.

DESIGN IN THE DETAILS

A three-dimensional G-Matrix pattern was applied to the sharp and intricate metal structure of the Crest Grille, the symbol of Genesis, to accentuate the imagery of a futuristic electric car. The internal pattern of the grille has been painted in the same color as the exterior in order to create a sense of unity.

INTERIOR

Inspired by the Beauty of White Space, the Genesis X Concept’s interior features a driver-oriented design with a cockpit that surrounds the driver with all operating systems and displays.

 

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Redefines Electric Mobility Lifestyle

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Redefines Electric Mobility Lifestyle

  • IONIQ 5 all-electric, midsize CUV debuted today in a virtual world premiere event
  • Design explores new experiences only possible with dedicated BEV platform
    …Evokes the daring attitude of Hyundai Pony, the company’s first production car, highlighting 45-year journey of Hyundai design and looking ahead to the future
    …Exterior achieves unique proportions on a 3,000-mm wheelbase emphasizing EV specific typology
    .…Interior raises bar of comfort and usability with flat floor and Universal Island
  • Reflects commitment to sustainability by utilizing eco-friendly materials and nature-inspired colors in many touchpoints
  • Delivers powerful performance and ultra-fast 400 V and 800 V multi-charging
  • Provides Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, which can turn the vehicle into a charger on wheels

SEOUL, February 22, 2021 — Hyundai Motor Company today launched the IONIQ 5 midsize CUV during a virtual world premiere event. As the first model in Hyundai’s new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEV), IONIQ 5 sets the benchmark to redefine the electric mobility lifestyle with sustainable and innovative features.

IONIQ 5 is built upon Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated BEV architecture called Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), enabling it to have unique proportions on an elongated wheelbase. With E-GMP, IONIQ 5 offers innovative interior design with eco-friendly materials in many touchpoints, strong performance mated with ultra-fast charging and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function as well as advanced connectivity and driver assistance features that will offer the ultimate in-car experience while ensuring safety.

“IONIQ 5 will accommodate lifestyles without limits, proactively caring for customers’ needs throughout their journey,” said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer. “It is truly the first electric vehicle to provide a new experience with its innovative use of interior space and advanced technologies.”

Heralding a new era for EV design

IONIQ 5’s progressive design represents a departure from past norms, exploring a new design freedom offered by a dedicated BEV platform. By evoking the daring attitude of Hyundai Pony, the company’s first production car, IONIQ 5 highlights Hyundai’s 45-year journey to become a part of customer’s lifestyles, creating a common thread from past to present and future. This is the redefinition of timeless design, a theme that will expand as the IONIQ lineup grows.

IONIQ 5’s unique exterior design is characterized by the Pony-inspired profile over a 3,000-mm wheelbase. This extended wheelbase requires a more sophisticated approach to translate this new proportion into a contemporary EV typology.

The front of the car is equipped with Hyundai’s first clamshell hood that minimizes panel gaps for optimal aerodynamics. The front bumper is defined by an eye-catching V-shape incorporating distinctive daytime running lights (DRLs) that provide an unmistakable light signature unique to IONIQ 5. These small pixel-like clusters also appear at the rear of the vehicle.

On the sides, auto flush door handles provide clean surface styling and enhanced aerodynamic efficiency. The front and rear forms of the vehicle merge together at its doors, offering another example of Hyundai’s ‘Parametric Dynamics’ design first seen on the all-new Tucson. The strong C-pillar shape, inspired by Hyundai’s ‘45’ EV concept, gives IONIQ 5 a commanding presence clearly identifiable from a distance.

Aero-optimized wheels further echo the Parametric Pixel design theme and are offered in a super-sized 20-inch diameter, the largest rims ever fitted to a Hyundai EV. These complete IONIQ 5’s perfected proportions, optimized for Hyundai’s E-GMP.

“A new mobility experience for the next generation—this was the mission from the first day we began this project, to look ahead towards the horizon, but stay fundamentally Hyundai,” said SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center. “IONIQ 5 is the new definition of timeless, providing a common thread linking our past to the present and future.”

The ‘Living Space’ theme runs throughout the interior, most notably embodied by the Universal Island, a moveable center console that can slide back as much as 140 mm. Universal Island, along with the flat floor where the batteries are stored, allows more freedom of movement inside the vehicle.

IONIQ 5 is also equipped with electronically adjustable front seats. The seats recline to the optimum angle, offering a weightless feeling for the occupant. Hyundai reduced the thickness of the front seats by 30 percent, providing more space for those seated in the second row.

Many of its interior touchpoints — seats, headliner, door trim, floor and armrest — use eco-friendly, sustainably sourced materials, such as recycled PET bottles, plant-based (bio PET) yarns and natural wool yarns, eco-processed leather with plant-based extracts, and bio paint with plant extracts.

Customers can choose from nine exterior colors, including five nature-inspired hues exclusive to IONIQ 5. The interior has three color options

A range of power electric systems to suit every customer

IONIQ 5 is available with a range of power electric (PE) configurations to fit the mobility needs of every customer, with no compromises on performance. Customers can select from two battery pack options, either 58 kWh or 72.6 kWh, and two electric motor layouts, either with a rear motor only or with both front and rear motors. All PE variations provide outstanding range and deliver a top speed of 185 km/h.

At the top of the electric motor lineup is an all-wheel drive (AWD) option paired with the 72.6-kWh battery, producing a combined power output of 225-kWh and 605 Nm of torque. This PE configuration can go from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.

When equipped with two-wheel drive (2WD) and 72.6-kWh battery, IONIQ 5’s maximum driving range on a single charge will be around 470~480 km, according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) standard.

Ultra-fast battery charging along with innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function

IONIQ 5’s E-GMP can support both 400-V and 800-V charging infrastructures. The platform offers 800-V charging capability as standard, along with 400-V charging, without the need for additional components or adapters. The multi-charging system is a world’s first patented technology that operates the motor and inverter to boost 400 V to 800 V for stable charging compatibility.

With a 350-kW charger, IONIQ 5 can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. IONIQ 5 users only need to charge the vehicle for five minutes to get 100 km of range, according to WLTP.

IONIQ 5 also provides an innovative V2L function, which allows customers to freely use or charge any electric devices, such as electric bicycles, scooters or camping equipment, serving as a charger on wheels.

The V2L function can supply up to 3.6 kW of power. The V2L port is located under the second-row seats, and it can be activated when a vehicle is on. Another V2L port is located at the charging port on the vehicle exterior. Using a converter, customers can charge high-power electric equipment. The outside port provides power even when the vehicle is turned off.

Innovative connectivity and driver assistance for safety and convenience

IONIQ 5 seamlessly integrates advanced technologies for an enhanced digital user experience. The wide, configurable, dual cockpit features a 12-inch, full-touch infotainment screen and hoodless 12- inch digital gauge cluster that can be customized to meet customers’ needs.

For the first time in Hyundai, IONIQ 5 features an Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD), essentially turning the windshield into a display screen.

IONIQ 5 is also equipped with the next level of Hyundai SmartSense, advanced driver assistance system, ensuring the highest levels of safety and convenience on the road. IONIQ 5 is the first Hyundai model to offer Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2). Other driving assistance systems include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), High Beam Assist (HBA), and more.

IONIQ 5 will be available in selected regions starting in the first half of 2021.


IONIQ 5 Specifications:

※ Editor’s note: The vehicle specifications and features in this press release may vary depending on country/region.

Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,000 mm
Length 4,635 mm
Width 1,890 mm
Height 1,605 mm
Cargo
Boot/trunk space 531 L / 1591 L (when second-row seats are fully folded)
Front trunk North American (NA) model: 24 L (both AWD and 2WD)

Non-NA model: 57 L (2WD) or 24 L (AWD)
Performance
Platform Electric-Global Modular Platform
Maximum Driving Range

(according to WLTP)

 470~480 km

(When pairing 2WD with 72.6-kWh battery option)
 

Long Range

72.6-kWh Battery

(77.4-kWh for NA)

 AWD Power 225-kW (Front and Rear combined)
Torque 605-Nm (Front and Rear combined)
0-100 km/h 5.2 seconds
2WD Power 160-kW Rear
Torque 350-Nm Rear
0-100 km/h 7.4 seconds
 

Standard Range

58-kWh Battery

 AWD Power 173 kW (Front and Rear combined)
Torque 605 Nm (Front and Rear combined)
0-100 km/h 6.1 seconds
2WD Power 125 kW
Torque 350 Nm
0-100 km/h 8.5 seconds
Features (Please see additional details section below table for more information)
Supported Charging Infrastructure 400 V and 800 V (No need for additional adapters)
Ultra-fast Charging 10 % to 80 % in 18 minutes of charge

100 km of range (WLTP) in 5 minutes of charge
Vehicle-to-Load Max. Output 3.6 kW
Port Locations Inside: Under second-row seats

Outside: vehicle charging port
Infotainment Screen 12-inch, full-touch infotainment screen

Hoodless 12-inch digital gauge cluster
Bluelink® connected car services Remote Profile Management

Remote Start Enhancements

Vehicle Status Notifications

POI Send to Car Now with Waypoints

Maintenance Alert Enhancement

Dynamic Voice Recognition
Safety and Convenience Features Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

Safe Exit Assist (SEA)

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

High Beam Assist (HBA)

Surround View Monitor (SVM)

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)

Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2)

Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
Available Colors
Exterior: Gravity Gold Matte, Shooting-Star Gray Matte, Digital Teal-Green Pearl, Lucid Blue Pearl, Atlas White, Cyber Gray Metallic, Phantom Black Pearl, Galactic Gray Metallic (not available in NA region), Mystic Olive-Green Pearl (not available in NA region)

Interior: Obsidian Black and Dark Pebble Gray/Dove Gray, Dark Teal/Dove Gray, and Terra Brown/Mud Gray (only available in Korea)

IONIQ 5 Additional Details:

1. Design & Sustainability 

IONIQ 5’s progressive design language drew inspiration from Hyundai’s ‘45’ EV concept, which debuted at 2019 International Motor Show Germany. Guided by Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design identity, ‘45’ featured a monocoque-style body and a futuristic interior designed for electrification and autonomous technologies.

IONIQ 5 follows suit but goes one step further, offering a bridge to the future of electric mobility that is technologically advanced, eco-friendly and plugged into today’s customers’ needs.

Exterior featuring unique proportions and the longest wheelbase in the segment

IONIQ 5’s unique exterior design is characterised by clean and sharp lines, creating a sleek and sophisticated look. The BEV’s precisely modelled surfaces and shapes give it an angular, almost geometric appearance. In addition, Hyundai’s designers integrated cutting-edge Parametric Pixel lights on the front and rear. This unique design element signifies Hyundai’s intent to fundamentally reinvent electric mobility with an EV-specific design that will carry over to future IONIQ models.

IONIQ 5’s crossover body type achieves unique proportions and short overhangs due to its elongated wheelbase. Measuring 4,635-mm long, 1,890-mm wide and 1,605-mm tall on a 3,000-mm wheelbase, IONIQ 5 offers D-segment-like space in a midsize CUV.

Customers can choose from nine exterior colors, including five nature-inspired, new hues exclusive to the model. These include two options with a Matte finish: the hero color Gravity Gold Matte and Shooting-Star Gray Matte, along with Digital Teal-Green Pearl, Mystic Olive-Green Pearl and Lucid Blue Pearl. Other available exterior colors include Atlas White, Galactic Gray Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic and Phantom Black Pearl.

Spacious, customizable interior is a home away from home

IONIQ 5 sets itself apart from other midsize CUVs, especially those with internal combustion engines and conventional steer-by-wire systems, because the E-GMP enables a flat floor where the model’s batteries are stored, allowing for innovative interior design and extra legroom.

IONIQ 5’s 3,000-mm wheelbase, which is 100-mm longer than Hyundai’s flagship SUV Palisade, offers spaciousness of a large passenger car in a midsize CUV. The long wheelbase allowed Hyundai designers to apply a ‘Living Space’ theme to the interior, rather than a conventional car design theme.

The vision roof of IONIQ 5 provides the interior with a greater sense of openness as IONIQ 5’s ceiling consists of one large glass panel without any support materials.

IONIQ 5 provides 531 liters of trunk space, which increases up to almost 1,600 liters when the second-row seats are fully folded. For added versatility, the second-row seats can slide forward up to 135 mm and also be folded in a 6:4 ratio. Meanwhile, customers can enjoy additional storage space with a front trunk that offers as much as 57 liters of capacity[7], which is particularly useful for longer journeys, when extra luggage is carried.

Adjacent to the digital gauge cluster is a metal insert that can accommodate a multi-purpose tray holder. IONIQ 5’s infotainment system is the first to integrate a new design theme called Jong-e Graphic User Interface (GUI) that offers various interior ambience settings, such as soft, delicate and exuberant.

Customers can stay warm during the winter months by taking advantage of the heated steering wheel and heated front seat functions.

Customers can choose from three interior color options. The base pack includes Obsidian Black and Dark Pebble Gray/Dove Gray, while the optional color pack offers Dark Teal/Dove Gray[8].

Sustainable, eco-friendly EV features accommodate lifestyles without limits

IONIQ 5’s demonstration of environmental responsibility doesn’t stop with electrification. Sustainability is at the center of IONIQ’s brand vision, which can be found throughout IONIQ 5 in eco-friendly materials and nature-inspired colors.

Many of its interior touchpoints — seats, headliner, door trim, floor and armrest — use eco-friendly, sustainably sourced materials, such as recycled PET bottles, plant-based (bio PET) yarns and natural wool yarns, eco-processed leather with plant-based extracts, and bio paint with plant extracts.

IONIQ 5 can also be equipped with an eco-friendly solar roof, which supports the vehicle’s electric power source by collecting energy and transferring it to the battery pack, improving efficiency. The solar roof can prevent battery discharge while providing an additional driving range.

2. Performance

IONIQ 5 is available with a range of power electric (PE) configurations to fit the mobility needs of every customer, with no compromises on performance.

At the top of the electric motor lineup is an all-wheel drive (AWD) option paired with the 72.6-kWh battery, producing a combined power output of 225-kWh and 605 Nm of torque. This PE configuration can go from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. When AWD option is paired with the 58-kWh battery, this dual-motor layout can go from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds.

The single-motor layout with a rear motor offers 350 Nm of torque and two-wheel drive (2WD). When paired with the 72.6-kWh battery[9], this PE can accelerate from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. When paired with the 58-kWh battery, it can accelerate from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds.

In addition, IONIQ 5 can tow a trailer with a capacity up to 1,600 kg.

3. Features

Connectivity for the ultimate in-car experience

Hyundai is offering the latest version of its upgraded Bluelink® connected car services that deliver a range of new features and allows customers to control their car with their smartphone or voice to make their drive more convenient and enjoyable. New Bluelink features include Connected Routing, Last Mile Navigation and a new User Profile feature.

The Bluelink app displays the vehicle’s range, battery state and charging times when plugged into public or private charging points. Customers can access an advanced battery management system in order to select charging times that best fit their schedule or their budget by making the most of off-peak electricity rates.

Other Bluelink-enabled features include:

  • Remote Profile Management stores selected vehicle settings in the Bluelink cloud, with the ability to remotely update and push back to the vehicle, personalized to driver preferences
  • Remote Start Enhancements offer remote seat heating and ventilation functions as well as preloads of individual driver settings for seating position
  • Vehicle Status Notifications inform customers if the vehicle is left with doors unlocked or windows open
  • POI Send to Car Now with Waypoints is an ability to add up to three-way points to be delivered to the vehicle together and automatically set order of destinations
  • Maintenance Alert Enhancement tracks maintenance intervals in the multimedia system, with ability to reset

With Remote Charging, IONIQ 5 drivers can start and stop charging with the push of a button on their smartphone app. During colder months, Remote Climate Control allows users to schedule pre-heating of IONIQ 5 while it is connected to an external power source. Not only does this ensure comfort for occupants during the drive, but it also saves battery power that would otherwise be needed to heat the vehicle on the road.

IONIQ 5’s Dynamic Voice Recognition system accepts simple voice commands to conveniently control cabin A/C, radio, hatch opening/closing, heated steering wheel, heated/cooled seats and other functions. In recent stock rover reviews, it’s been mentioned that the system can also assist with various points of interest (POI), weather status and stock market data updates.

IONIQ 5 also features a premium Bose sound system. Its eight speakers, including a subwoofer, are strategically placed throughout the vehicle for a high-quality listening experience.

Head-Up Display with AR technology

For the first time in Hyundai, IONIQ 5 features an Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD), essentially turning the windshield into a display screen. Drivers can choose to use AR technology to project relevant information, such as navigation, advanced safety and the car’s surroundings, to their line of sight across the windshield. This allows drivers to process information quickly while keeping their attention on the road ahead.

Driver assistance system ensures highest levels of safety and convenience

IONIQ 5’s Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) makes highway driving more convenient. Using front view camera, radar sensors, and navigation data, HDA 2 works to control the vehicle speed and following distance, while keeping the vehicle centered in its lane. It can also assist the driver when changing a lane.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) can detect a vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist and can help avoid a collision with any one of them. It includes Junction Turning, Junction Crossing and/or Lane-Changing Oncoming. FCA with Junction Turning activates the brakes if it detects oncoming traffic when the driver is turning left at an intersection. FCA with Junction Crossing senses vehicles approaching from the side when the driver is going straight through an intersection. FCA with Lane-Change Oncoming makes switching lanes safer. If FCA senses an approaching car that has crossed the center line when the driver is changing lines, it automatically assists with avoidance steering, if there is no danger of secondary accidents. If a potential secondary accident is detected, FCA will only produce a warning.

Other semi-autonomous driving features include Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), which adjusts vehicle speed to match the speed limit, and High Beam Assist (HBA), which automatically turns high beams on and off to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.

IONIQ 5 has several driver attention-related functions to ensure safety at all times by detecting if the driver is drowsy or distracted. Driver Attention Warning (DAW) displays the driver’s attention level and provides a warning when signs of driver inattentiveness are detected. DAW sounds a warning if the vehicle remains stopped for a long period of time (such as at a traffic signal) and the driver doesn’t react quickly enough when the vehicle ahead starts moving.

Several functions work in tandem to help avoid collisions in a variety of driving situations. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) helps avoid collisions at the rear side of the vehicle by using radar to detect other vehicles and applies differential braking, when necessary. BCA is particularly useful in situations such as changing lanes or exiting from parallel parking. Another function, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), uses a camera to show the driver views to the left and the right of the vehicle on the cluster screen if the driver indicates to change lanes.

IONIQ 5 also assures the safety of backseat passengers with Safe Exit Assist (SEA), which helps keep the rear doors closed by maintaining the electronic child lock when there is oncoming traffic.

A variety of parking assistance features make parking in a variety of circumstances easier than before. Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) allows the driver to remotely park or exit a parking spot from outside the vehicle. This feature works for both parallel and perpendicular parking and can be activated via a button on the vehicle’s smart key.

Surround View Monitor (SVM) uses an array of strategically located cameras to give the driver a 360-degree view of the area surrounding the vehicle, making it easier to park in tight spaces. Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) works to help avoid collisions while backing up. If an obstacle is detected via the rear-view camera or rear ultrasonic sensors, PCA will display a warning and, if necessary, apply the brakes. Similarly, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) can display and sound a warning, or apply the brakes, when a car approaches from the left or right side and the driver does not stop.

4. Next

IONIQ: More to come

Hyundai’s new IONIQ brand represents the company’s strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. Under the mission of IONIQ brand, ‘Progress electrified for connected living’, Hyundai will offer electric vehicle experiences with a focus on customized, eco-friendly solutions that can fit any lifestyle, delivering the company’s vision ‘Progress for Humanity’. The introduction of IONIQ 5, is the first step in the company’s journey of dedicated electric vehicles, moving another step closer towards achieving its clean mobility goals.

Following the launch of IONIQ 5, Hyundai will expand its BEV lineup with IONIQ 6, an electric sedan, and IONIQ 7, a large electric SUV.

About Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe.

Based on the brand vision ‘Progress for Humanity,’ Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider.

The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions, while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services.

In pursuit of sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero emission vehicles equipped with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.

More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at: http://worldwide.hyundai.com or http://globalpr.hyundai.com

Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Company believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader.

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AIRSPEEDER: World’s first electric flying racing car is unveiled and ready to race

AIRSPEEDER: World’s first electric flying racing car is unveiled and ready to race

London, England  Thursday 4th February 2021, 09:00 GMT

  • Alauda unveils the world’s first flying electric racing car. It will race in remotely piloted Airspeeder competitions in 2021
  • Completion of Mk3 development engineering program concludes landmark year of progress
  • Remote pilots to fly electronically governed courses at speeds of up to 120 km/h in world’s first electric flying car racing series.
  • Airspeeder to establish high-tech engineering presence in UK

“The unveiling of the world’s first full-sized electric flying racing car is a landmark moment in the dawn of a new mobility revolution. It is competition that drives progress and our racing series is hastening the arrival of technology that will transform clean-air passenger transport, logistics and even advanced air mobility for medical applications. The world’s first electric flying car races will take place this year and will be the most exciting and progressive motorsport on the planet.” 

Matthew Pearson, Founder, Airspeeder and Alauda Aeronautics 

OVERVIEW: 

Airspeeder is delighted to reveal the world’s first fully functioning electric flying racing car. The Airspeeder Mk3, is a full-sized remotely-operated electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL). It will compete in an upcoming remotely-piloted Airspeeder racing series that will stand as a technical test-bed and feeder series to a manned racing series in 2022. The unveiling of the vehicle represents the realisation of more than three years development work to create a sport that will accelerate a new clean-air aerial mobility revolution.

A full grid of Mk3 electric flying race-craft is currently being manufactured at Airspeeder and Alauda’s technical HQ in Adelaide, South Australia. More than 10 identical racing vehicles will be produced and supplied to teams in 2021. The craft is being developed and manufactured by a team drawn from leading names in aerospace, automotive and motorsport technology including; Mclaren, Babcock Aviation, Boeing, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and Brabham.

The Airspeeder Mk3 racing series will be announced in the coming months. These remotely-piloted races will present to the world for the first time close-quarter flying circuit racing at speeds of more than 120km/h.

Airspeeder’s first races will take place in 2021. Final behind-closed-doors pre-season tests will happen in Australia before the start of an international racing calendar. These landmark moments will make history in showing for the first time a full-scale vision of electric flying car racing.

The initial Mk3 races will provide vital information on vehicle dynamics, performance, safety and powertrain technology that will inform the final development of the manned Mk4 Airspeeder vehicle. Racing will play a vital role in hastening the arrival of eVTOL technologies which promise to revolutionise urban passenger mobility, logistics and even remote medical transport. Both the remotely piloted Mk3 programme and manned Airspeeder Mk4 flying cars will provide a safe environment from where key innovations around safety, noise and batteries can be refined and fed into the wider development of an industry predicted by Morgan Stanley to be worth $1.5 trillion by 2050.

THE AIRSPEEDER MK3 | TECHNICAL DETAILS: 

The Airspeeder Mk3 represents a giant technical leap forward in the development of the world’s first racing series for electric flying cars.

This remotely-piloted vehicle is the final iteration of an electric flying racing car before the introduction of manned racing craft, the Airspeeder Mk4, due to debut in 2022.

SAFETY SYSTEMS: 

The craft, which will be operated by an expert remote operator from the ground, features a suite of technologies and engineering elements never before seen on an eVTOL craft. These innovations will be validated in this key unmanned proving phase and include LiDAR and Radar collision avoidance systems that create a ‘virtual forcefield’ around the craft to ensure close but ultimately safe racing. The Mk3 features a carbon fibre frame and fuselage chosen for its strength, stiffness and lightweight properties, which ensures maneuverability, performance and efficiency.  The carbon fibre frame and fuselage adds a vital mechanical layer of safety, which will be further enhanced by a full carbon fibre monocoque body to be introduced on the Mk4 vehicle.

POWERTRAIN: 

The MK3 powertrain represents a significant upgrade on the Mk2 proof of concept vehicle, with power increased by 95% with only a 50% increase in weight. A 96 kW electric powertrain already sees the Mk3 operating with a thrust to weight ratio above two, on a craft that weighs just 100KG unmanned. The Mk3 speeders will fly at speeds in excess of 120 km\h.

MANEUVERABILITY AND STABILITY: 

The Mk3 speeders are laid-out in an ‘octocopter X formation’. This provides significant advantages to pilots in terms of maneuverability and stability. When racing the pilot will be able to make the same sharp hairpin style turns as a Formula 1 car but with the added third dimension of being able to move vertically. The octocopter configuration also adds an important measure of vehicle redundancy and will ensure the craft can safely land and remain in control should a rotor or battery system fail.

RAPID PIT STOPS: 

Airspeeder GPs will include rapid pit stops. To facilitate this, Alauda’s engineers have developed an innovative ‘slide and lock’ system for the rapid removal and replacement of batteries when on the ground, this technology debuts on the Mk3. A strategic layer is added to the sport with this approach as teams will be able to adapt battery strategy depending on the dynamic requirements of that particular section of the race. For example, for courses requiring more maneuverability but less straight line speed, a lighter battery pack can be easily selected to deliver more maneuverability at the cost of raw power or endurance.

A YEAR OF PROGRESS: 

2020 was an extraordinary year of progress for Airpseeder and Alauda. The unveiling of the Mk3 craft represents a landmark moment in the development of both the racing series, Airspeeder, and Alauda, the manufacturer that will create the vehicles that race in it. In the Spring of 2020, the company received significant institutional backing from Saltwater Capital and Jelix Ventures.

This accelerated the growth at the firm’s first technical HQ in Adelaide, Australia with senior engineers joining the firm from leading names in performance automotive, aviation and motorsport.

A strategically important technical partnership was then forged with leading cyber-protection firm, Acronis, a significant backer of F1 and professional football. They join global logistics giant, DHL and leading money management firm, Equals, in backing a vision to hasten the dawn of a mobility revolution through sporting competition.

In London, the commercial home of the sport, the team has grown to facilitate the rapid growth of its global fan-base, setting the scene for the development of a permanent engineering base. Finally, presence has been established on a third continent with the recruitment of a Head of Partnerships in New York City.

2021 | GROWING UK PRESENCE:

Airspeeder is a truly global sport. It’s technical HQ is in Adelaide, Australia and commercial operations are run from London, England. 2021 will see growth in its existing presence in the UK through the creation of a full-time engineering base, a strategic decision made on the basis of Britain’s standing as a technical and engineering powerhouse in motor-racing and advanced aerospace development. As the sport progresses through its development phases the company will look to draw upon this talent and create technical and engineering jobs.

“Britain is a globally recognised centre of excellence in motorsports and aerospace. In creating a racing series that will accelerate a mobility revolution we will need to draw upon these skills. We are building an engineering base in Britain, the existing home of our Commercial HQ. This will lead to the creation of highly skilled jobs and strategically important proximity to the rapidly growing eVTOL industry, a market predicted to be worth $1.5trillion by 2050.” 

Matt Pearson, Founder, Airspeeder

ACCELERATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILITY REVOLUTION: 

Airspeeder is built on the philosophy that nothing accelerates technical progress like sporting competition. The next generation sport plays the same role the pioneers of Formula One did nearly a century ago in driving technical development and building public acceptance for a new mobility revolution. The eVTOL sector is primed to transform urban aerial transport, global logistics and even remote medical transport  with a clean-air, zero emissions aerial transport solution.

AIRSPEEDER & ALAUDA: 

Airspeeder is the most exciting sporting entity on the planet. Founded on the belief that technical development is accelerated in the white heat of competition, Airspeeder is defining the future of mobility by hastening the arrival of the technologies that will drive the flying car mobility revolution. This bold vision is realised by elite technical minds from the cutting-edge of the aviation and motorsport worlds.

AIRSPEEDER | ABOUT THE FOUNDER: MATTHEW PEARSON 

Matt Pearson is the founder and visionary behind Alauda and Airspeeder. Together with a team of engineers, designers and commercial minds spanning Australia, New York and London, he is accelerating the development of electric flying vehicles through the white heat of sporting competition.

Beyond his role as a defining voice in the future of mobility, Matt is driving the rapidly expanding Industrial Internet of Things space through his work at Fleet. From their base in South Australia millions of devices are powered via Low Earth Orbit through a growing network of nano satellites.

MORE INFORMATION:

  •     www.airpseeder.com
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The first Japanese full-electric hypercar
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Aspark Company | The first Japanese full-electric hypercar

Car manufacturing and engineering – Aspark Company

The first Japanese full-electric hypercar

Body, chassis and much of the components entirely made by top-level carbon fiber materials, extremely powerful four electric motors, a unique torque vectoring system, an exclusive battery system, and handmade premium interior. The full-electric hypercar Owl is a compendium of state-of-the-art technology, design and functionality, mixed with a genuine passion for beauty.

The production version of the Owl, after its world premiere in Dubai last November, was scheduled to be exhibited at the Geneva International Motor Show.

“After unveiling the Owl at Dubai International Motor Show the company has achieved many progresses on development and production, as well on future strategy as a car manufacturer”, Head Of Sales and Communication Agshin Badalbayli points out.

All major tests related to performance, safety and durability were completed successfully and now the Owl can be seen running on the road.

Meanwhile, the production has been accelerated to deliver the orders on time and the sales and after-sales networks around the world are growing fast.

A second project is coming up

Aspark kicked off a new era in full-electric hypercars with the Owl: but the first project of the Japanese car manufacturer won’t remain alone, as a the development of a second project has already started. Details will be given in the next weeks.

The Power is in our Nature

“The Power is in our Nature” – the official claim of the Owl – perfectly catches the essence of this incredible full-electric hypercar.

Body, chassis and much of the components entirely made by top-level carbon fiber materials, extremely powerful four electric motors, a unique torque vectoring system, an exclusive battery system, and handmade premium interior: the Owl is a compendium of state-of-the-art technology, design and functionality, mixed with a genuine passion for beauty.

The fastest accelerating car in the world: 0-60 mph in 1.69 seconds

The most astonishing performance of the Owl is the acceleration: from 0 to 60 mph in 1.69 seconds*.

The Owl has a unique battery pack for a range of up to 450 km. Top speed is 400 km/h. Furthermore, the Owl has a height of 99 cm: it is probably the lowest road legal electric hypercar in the world.

The world most powerful electric hypercar

The Owl has the most powerful 4 electric motors ever made. They produce a total power of 1480 kW with 2012 horsepower. Overall torque is around 2000 Newton meters.

The Owl has almost three times more power than Formula-E cars and two times more than Formula 1 cars.

The rotation of the motor should be the fastest in the world with 15000 rpm.

Delivered in the second quarter of the year

The production version of the Owl is limited to only 50 cars worldwide. Each one will be fully customizable, each one will be different from the other: exclusivity now has a real meaning.

Production is taking place in Turin, Italy in collaboration with Manifattura Automobili Torino, with the full support of Aspark engineering centres in the world. The first set of the Owl will be delivered by the second quarter of 2020.

Price of the base version is Euro 2,900,000. The Owl can be reserved with a reduced deposit of Euro 50,000.

*One Foot Roll-Out

Running on the road.

All major tests related to performance, safety and durability were completed successfully and now the Owl can be seen running on the road.
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BMW Motorrad presenta la nueva R 18 Custom Bike
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BMW Motorrad presenta la nueva R 18 Custom Bike.

BMW Motorrad presenta la nueva R 18 Custom Bike

“”Spirit of Passion” de Kingston Custom.

Un diseño inconfundible que se distingue de todos los demás, ese es el nuevo “Spirit of Passion” de Kingston Custom. Después de Roland Sands, Dirk Oehlerking presta a la BMW R 18 su inimitable firma con la segunda joya de la serie “SoulFuel”, una colaboración entre BMW Motorrad y personalizadores selectos. Anteriormente, también causó sensación una conversión del R 18 creada por Bernhard Naumann, también conocido como “Blechmann”.

Kingston Custom de Oehlerking es conocido por sus personalizaciones extremas. Cualquiera que espere una reconstrucción completa de la R 18, sin embargo, se llevará una sorpresa. “La BMW R 18 es tan perfecta que dejé la tecnología como está. El chasis es 100 % original y tan sofisticado que no debería cambiarse nada”, dice Oehlerking. Pero la moto se ha transformado en una inconfundible conversión Kingston Custom.

BMW Motorrad presenta la nueva R 18 Custom Bike

BMW Motorrad presenta la nueva R 18 Custom Bike

La “Spirit of Passion” al detalle.

El mayor atractivo, y también el mayor desafío, es el carenado Kingston. La carrocería está terminada con un diseño artesanal de Kingston, al igual que el manillar y el guardabarros. El escape de la BMW R 18 ha sido modificado por Oehlerking al estilo Kingston Roadster, mientras que el sillín está sacado de la gama de accesorios universales. Los intermitentes han sido reemplazados por indicadores Kellermann y el faro delantero de LED está ahora integrado en el carenado. Se han adoptado la pintura y las líneas originales para el carenado y el alerón, con la adición de algunos detalles al estilo Kingston. La suspensión de las ruedas y el depósito de combustible son originales. El diseño en su conjunto se basa en el estilo clásico art decó.

BMW R 18: la original.

Gracias a su arquitectura extremadamente fácil de convertir, la BMW R 18 está predestinada a la personalización. La R 18 tiene una marcada referencia histórica, que se hace eco técnica y visualmente de modelos famosos como la BMW R 5 y se centra en lo esencial de las motos: tecnología purista y sin adornos y, por supuesto, el “big boxer”.Más sobre el maestro.

BMW Motorrad presenta la nueva R 18 Custom Bike

BMW Motorrad presenta la nueva R 18 Custom Bike

El piloto de motos, diseñador y artesano Dirk Oehlerking demuestra una vez más en su “Spirit of Passion” que no sólo entiende su oficio sino que lo ha adoptado en su trabajo desde hace más de 35 años. Para él, el proceso de diseño comienza mucho antes de que se apliquen los primeros tornillos o se hagan los bocetos: “He pensado mucho de antemano. Mis motos siempre transmiten alma, encanto y carácter. Son ejemplares excepcionales, por lo que requieren mucho cuidado y atención. Tengo un flujo constante de imágenes que pasan mi mente cuando se trata de decidir en qué estilo me quiero centrar. Una vez he tomado esa decisión, empiezo con un boceto a lápiz y Tipp-Ex. Luego sigo hasta que sé en el fondo de mi corazón: ¡es esto exactamente!”

Nacido en Hannover, Oehlerking ya tiene su propia tradición de personalizar máquinas BMW. Alrededor de 17 creaciones propias de la marca son suyas, incluyendo el “Black Phantom” y su moto hermana, el “White Phantom”.

Los dos modelos definieron estándares completamente nuevos en la industria en ese momento. Sin embargo, el rediseño de la R 18 fue un nuevo reto para Oehlerking. “Este proyecto es probablemente el más impresionante de toda mi carrera. Significa mucho para mí, si no todo en este momento. La confianza que BMW Motorrad ha depositado en mí una vez más es enormemente importante para mí. Estoy muy agradecido por ello”.

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Porsche amplía la gama Taycan
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Porsche amplía la gama Taycan

Porsche amplía la gama Taycan

Con el nuevo Taycan, Porsche lanza la cuarta variante de su primera berlina deportiva cien por cien eléctrica. El recién llegado se une a los Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo y Taycan 4S. Dispone de tracción trasera y se puede elegir entre baterías de dos tamaños.

Con la Performance de serie, el nuevo modelo dispone de hasta 408 caballos (300 kW) en el modo overboost y con el Launch Control activado. Esa potencia se aumenta hasta los 476 CV (350 kW) con la batería opcional Performance Plus. La potencia nominal es de 326 CV (240 kW) y 380 CV (280 kW), respectivamente.

El nuevo Taycan con tracción trasera, que se convierte en el modelo de acceso a la gama, llegará a los concesionarios a mediados de marzo de 2021. Su precio final en España es de 85.710 euros.

El miembro más joven de la familia Taycan incluye desde el principio los nuevos elementos introducidos en las otras versiones con las mejoras realizadas para 2021. Una de ellas es la función Plug & Charge, que permite una carga cómoda y hacer los pagos sin necesidad de utilizar una app o tarjetas de autentificación. En el momento en que se enchufa el cable, el Taycan establece una comunicación encriptada con la estación de carga compatible con Plug & Charge. En ese instante se inicia el proceso automáticamente. Los pagos también se realizan de forma automática.

Porsche amplía la gama Taycan

Porsche amplía la gama Taycan

Nueva variante de acceso a la gama Taycan.

Igual que en las otras versiones, el equipamiento opcional incluye el head-up display en color y un cargador de a bordo con capacidad de hasta 22 kW. Con las Funciones bajo Demanda (FoD por sus siglas en inglés), los conductores del Taycan pueden comprar cuando quieran diferentes elementos o asistentes de seguridad. Si lo prefieren, también pueden adquirirlos simplemente por un periodo de tiempo determinado. Una vez que se entregan estas nuevas adquisiciones, funcionan igual que el resto de las que lleva el vehículo en su configuración original. La activación online significa que no es necesario ir al taller. Actualmente, esto se puede hacer con el gestor inteligente de autonomía Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (PIRM), con la dirección Power Steering Plus, con el asistente activo de mantenimiento de carril Active Lane Keeping Assist y con la función Porsche InnoDrive.

Dos baterías a elegir

De serie, el Taycan lleva la batería Performance de una capa, que tiene una capacidad bruta de 79,2 kWh. La batería Performance Plus de dos capas está disponible en opción. Su capacidad bruta es de 93,4 kWh. La autonomía, según el ciclo de homologación WLTP, es de hasta 431 o 484 kilómetros, respectivamente.

El nuevo Taycan permite elegir entre dos tamaños de batería.

El Taycan acelera de 0 a 100 km/h en 5,4 segundos, independientemente de la batería empleada. Su velocidad máxima es de 230 km/h en ambas configuraciones, mientras que la capacidad de carga máxima es de hasta 225 kW (batería Performance) o de hasta 270 kW (batería Performance Plus). Eso se traduce en que las dos pueden cargarse desde el 5 al 80% en 22 minutos y medio. Además, una carga para recorrer 100 kilómetros adicionales se hace en solo cinco minutos.

Innovador motor eléctrico y rendimiento muy dinámico

El nuevo modelo de acceso a la gama Taycan también destaca por su impresionante aceleración, la tracción típica de un deportivo y su excepcional capacidad para disponer de potencia suficiente de manera continuada. El motor síncrono de imanes permanentes situado en el eje trasero tiene una longitud de 130 milímetros, es decir, la misma que el del Taycan 4S. El inversor con modulación de pulso del eje posterior funciona con una intensidad de corriente máxima de 600 amperios.

Además del motor síncrono de imanes permanentes situado en el eje trasero, el grupo propulsor incluye una transmisión de dos velocidades. Como en sus hermanos de gama, el Taycan destaca por una gestión de carga inteligente y una excelente aerodinámica. Con un coeficiente de resistencia Cx a partir de 0,22, esta aerodinámica contribuye de forma significativa a lograr un bajo consumo de energía y, gracias a ello, una amplia autonomía. La capacidad de recuperación máxima de energía es de 265 kW.

Diseño exterior limpio, con el ADN Porsche

Con su diseño limpio, el Taycan señala el comienzo de una nueva era y, al mismo tiempo, mantiene el inconfundible ADN Porsche. El frontal del deportivo eléctrico tiene una apariencia ancha y baja, en la que destaca el contorno de las aletas. La forma de su silueta está dibujada por una línea de techo deportiva que va descendiendo hacia la parte trasera, y las esculpidas secciones laterales son también una característica destacada. La elegante zona del habitáculo, las líneas depuradas de los pilares C y los pronunciados hombros de sus aletas posteriores dan como resultado una parte trasera muy acentuada, algo típico de la marca. Todo ello se complementa con elementos innovadores como las letras del logotipo Porsche con aspecto de vidrio en la banda de luces trasera.

Detalles del nuevo Taycan

Algunos de los detalles que distinguen al Taycan de sus hermanos de gama son las llantas Taycan Aero de 19 pulgadas optimizadas aerodinámicamente y las pinzas de freno en negro anodizado. El faldón delantero, los estribos laterales y el difusor trasero en negro son los mismos que los del Taycan 4S. Los faros LED vienen de serie.

Interior de diseño único

El habitáculo del Taycan dio paso a una nueva era en 2019, con su estructura limpia y una arquitectura novedosa. El cuadro de instrumentos curvado e independiente es el punto más alto del salpicadero. Además, hay otra pantalla central de 10,9 pulgadas para el sistema de infoentretenimiento y una tercera opcional para el acompañante.

El interior del nuevo Taycan

El Taycan ofrece de serie el interior parcial en cuero, así como confortables asientos delanteros con ocho posibilidades de reglaje eléctrico. El coche incluye dos maleteros: uno delante, de 84 litros de capacidad, y otro posterior de 407 litros. El Taycan también es el primer modelo de Porsche que se puede adquirir con un interior sin cuero, realizado con innovadores materiales reciclados que subrayan el concepto de sostenibilidad de este deportivo.

Sistemas de chasis interconectados en red

Porsche utiliza un sistema centralizado de control en red para el chasis del Taycan. El Porsche 4D Chassis Control analiza y sincroniza todos los sistemas de chasis en tiempo real. Tanto la suspensión de serie del Taycan con muelles de acero como la neumática adaptativa opcional con tecnología de tres cámaras se complementan con el sistema de control electrónico de los amortiguadores PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management).

La suspensión neumática adaptativa también está equipada con una función inteligente de elevación (Smartlift). Esta permite que el Taycan se pueda programar para que suba la altura de la carrocería automáticamente en ciertos lugares de paso frecuente como, por ejemplo, badenes o entradas de garaje. La función Smartlift también puede intervenir de forma activa en la altura del vehículo cuando circula por autopista, de tal forma que se ajusta para alcanzar el mejor compromiso entre eficiencia y confort.

El Taycan está equipado de serie con unas pinzas de freno monobloque de aluminio fijas, con seis pistones en el eje delantero y cuatro en el trasero. Los discos, ventilados internamente, tienen 360 milímetros de diámetro delante y 358 mm en la parte posterior. El acabado de las pinzas es en negro anodizado. Otra opción es el sistema de frenos de alto rendimiento Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB). Sus discos tienen un diámetro de 410 milímetros delante y 365 mm detrás.

Éxito en el primer año para el Taycan

Porsche ha tenido un gran éxito en su llegada a la era cien por cien eléctrica, con unas ventas que superan las 20.000 unidades en todo el mundo en 2020. El deportivo eléctrico ha recibido ya unos 50 premios internacionales, la mayoría de ellos en algunos de los mercados más importantes para la marca, como España, Alemania, Estados Unidos, Reino Unido, Portugal y China. El nuevo Taycan de tracción trasera también ha logrado el Guinness World Record™ para el derrapaje continuado más largo de un coche eléctrico, al recorrer 42,171 kilómetros completamente cruzado.

En España y Portugal, a pesar de ser un ejercicio difícil y condicionado por la crisis del coronavirus, Porsche ha vendido más de 400 Taycan en 2020, una cifra que está muy por encima de lo habitual en este segmento del mercado.

“Desde el primer momento tuvimos unas expectativas muy altas con el Taycan; de hecho, cuando hicimos nuestras previsiones iniciales de ventas algunos pensaban que eran imposibles de cumplir”, comenta Tomás Villén, Director General de Porsche Ibérica. “Sin embargo, en un año tan atípico y complejo como ha sido este que acaba de terminar, nuestro primer modelo cien por cien eléctrico ha tenido una acogida excepcional. Ahora, la llegada de esta nueva versión de entrada a la gama dará un impulso aún mayor a las ventas, pues muchos potenciales clientes van a poder plantearse la opción de un Taycan de renting pagando una cuota de poco más de 1.000 euros mensuales, una cantidad muy competitiva teniendo en cuenta la tecnología, calidad y exclusividad que aporta este modelo”

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Cadillac Unveiled at the virtual CES 2021, its VTOL concept is an all-electric

Cadillac Unveiled at the virtual CES 2021, its VTOL concept is an all-electric

During General Motors’ (GM) CES 2021 keynote, it showed off a new series of concept products under the Cadillac brand. The concept is made up of a passenger VTOL drone and an autonomous car to get you and your friends to and from locations and drones.

While it has yet to happen, a number of companies are expecting commuters to take the skies in the coming years. Count Cadillac among them. Unveiled at the virtual CES 2021, its VTOL concept is an all-electric, fully autonomous single-seat drone.

While these are just concepts and will likely not represent the finished product, they are still great to see. Seeing electric autonomous cars and drones from a company as large as GM is an important step to helping the world move into an electric and driverless future.

 

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Aptera Motors Corp. | Electric Vehicles
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Aptera Motors – Electric Vehicles Viral Video

Aptera Motors Corp. | Electric Vehicles

$100 Million in Orders & a Viral Video

When we launched Aptera a week ago, we were hopeful the world would see the potential of an ultra-efficient vehicle that can travel farther than any other and charge itself with the power of the sun. However, we never could have imagined the outpouring of interest and support that has followed our announcement.

Aptera Motors Corp. | Electric Vehicles

Aptera Motors Corp. | Electric Vehicles

 We quickly sold out of our Aptera Paradigm and Paradigm+ editions on the first day, and things haven’t slowed down since. It’s with excitement and gratitude we announce we’ve accepted over $100 million in pre-orders with over 3,000 vehicles reserved by future Aptera owners in the U.S. and internationally.

We’ll be ramping our production with a new facility in San Diego and two more development vehicles in the coming weeks, working towards our goal to begin deliveries in 2021 and early 2022. If you want to learn more about our mission, click below watch our video on YouTube (it’s going viral with over 500,000 views and counting!) Our deepest thanks to all of the fans who have believed in us and made it possible to start this movement towards a more efficient future.

Aptera Motors Corp. | Electric Vehicles

Aptera Motors Corp. | Electric Vehicles

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Aptera Motors Corp. | Electric Vehicles
 
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