Toyota i-Unit Concept Debuts at New York Auto Show
March 23, 2005 - New York, NY - Toyota's i-unit concept will make
its U.S. debut at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. The
single passenger i-unit is a form of 'personal mobility' that seeks
to balance freedom of movement, harmony with society, and harmony
with the Earth's natural environment. Its design was inspired by a
leaf and expresses the power of the unknown, the logic of living
things and the simple beauty of waste-free functionality.
TOYOTA I-UNIT CONCEPT SPECIFICATIONS
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Weight - 180 kg/396.8 lbs
Minimum Turning Radius
(Outer Side when turning in place) - 0.9 m 35.4 inches.
Drive System - In-Wheel Motors (Rear)
Battery Type - Lithium Ion
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The i-unit creates a seamless transformation between the vehicle
and human movement, minimizing occupied space and energy consumption
with its lightweight and ultra compact size. Its components are made
with decomposable and recyclable materials to reduce impact on the
environment.
The concept operates in an upright and horizontal mode. Its small
size enables the driver to move among people in an upright position
in low speed mode. The i-unit reclines in high-speed mode and its
low center of gravity ensures stable handling.
Drive-by-wire technology and intuitive handling allow the driver to
maneuver quick turns and drive at high speeds. In addition, a driver
support information system uses sound, light and vibration to
facilitate interactive communication.
The i-unit features Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technology
that permits safe and efficient autopilot driving in specially
equipped lanes.
i-unit is an update of the Toyota PM, which was presented in 2003 at
the Tokyo Auto Show, The Toyota i-unit is a one-person vehicle
upright low-speed setting. this is a mobility tool for the city of
the future, allowing you to travel from home to office with other i-units
that communicate with the road ahead on one of those utopian
intelligent highways.
Customization is also integral to the concept. A personalized
recognition system can provide information and music to the driver,
while the body color can be personalized according to the driver’s
preferences and emotions.The length and width of the i-unit are
respectively 1.100 x 1.800 mm in low speed mode and 1,800 x 1,250 mm
in hi-speed mode.
The concept vehicle will also be featured at the Toyota Group
Pavilion at EXPO 2005 in Aichi, Japan. The Expo is scheduled to run
from March 25 to September 25 of this year.
Hybrid System
Battery
Type : Lithium Ion, In-Wheel Motors (Rear)
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