Well, you can’t say that Mitsubishi has produced something boring or run of the mill here. This is the Mitsubishi e-EVOLUTION CONCEPT (yes, the capitals are taken from the release) and it is destined to be shown at the Tokyo Motor Show on the 25th of October 2017. The concept behind the car is to take the company’s knowledge of SUVs and EVs and put them into a single package offering safe and enjoyable performance in all conditions.
In what we believe to be a first, this concept will show a triple motor four wheel drive system, with a single motor at the front and two motors for the rear. A Dual Motor AYC (Active Yaw Control) system couples the two rear motors through an electronically controlled torque-vectoring Active Yaw Control unit. Whether driving around town, on motorways or along winding roads, the system always provides crisp and nimble handling that faithfully mirrors driver intent.
The artificial intelligence system (AI) on board the e-EVOLUTION is designed to increase safety in all conditions.
An array of sensors allows the AI system to instantly read changes in road and traffic conditions, as well as the driver’s intent. Seamlessly coordinating driver intent with vehicle performance, the system supports drivers of all abilities and by making it easier and safer to control the vehicle, thereby bringing the motoring experience to a new level.
A special coaching function allows the AI system to transfer knowledge to the driver and to unobtrusively enhance the driving expertise. After building a picture of the driver’s skill level, the system constructs a training program that provides advice through voice dialogue and a large dashboard display. As a result, drivers of all abilities quickly experience a vehicle that behaves the way they want it and soon they find themselves enjoying the driving experience to an even greater degree.
We hope at least some of this car will make it to production down the line.
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