Toyota to Show Production-Ready Ultra-Compact BEV at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show "FUTURE EXPO"
October 17 2019 - 12:48AM
JCN Newswire (English)
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will display its new,
production-ready Ultra-compact BEV (battery electric vehicle) at
the FUTURE EXPO special exhibition of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show
ahead of the vehicle's planned commercial launch in Japan in 2020.
The next-generation mobility solution is designed to provide
short-distance mobility while limiting impact on the
environment.
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"We want to create a mobility solution that can support Japan's
ageing society and provide freedom of movement to people at all
stages of life," said Akihiro Yanaka, Head of Development. "With
the Ultra-compact BEV, we are proud to offer customers a vehicle
that not only allows for greater autonomy, but also requires less
space, creates less noise and limits environmental impact."
The ultra-compact, two-seater BEV is specifically designed to meet
the daily mobility needs of customers who make regular,
short-distance trips such as the elderly, newly licensed drivers,
or business-people visiting local customers. It can be driven a
range of approximately 100 km on a single charge, reach a maximum
speed of 60 km/h, and features an extremely short turning
radius.
Toyota is also pairing its planned 2020 launch of the Ultra-compact
BEV with a new business model that aims to promote the wider
adoption of battery electric vehicles in general. This includes
examining every step of the battery's life, from manufacture
through sale, resale or re-use, and recycling to maximize its
value. In the near term, Toyota will focus on expanded leasing
initiatives designed to recapture used batteries for evaluation and
re-use as appropriate in pre-owned vehicles, as service parts, or
even in non-automobile applications. Toyota is also developing
peripheral services for battery electric vehicles such as
recharging stations and insurance.
In addition, Toyota is exploring applications for its compact,
short-distance BEVs beyond individual mobility. For example, the
ultra-compact BEV in particular is well-suited to meet the mobility
needs of municipalities working to create safe, unrestricted, and
environmentally-friendly transportation options in urban or
mountainous communities. To date, Toyota is already engaged with
approximately 100 corporate and government partners to explore new
transportation models that would include BEVs such as the
Ultra-compact BEV, and is in ongoing discussions with others.
Toyota's Ultra-compact BEV will be exhibited at the FUTURE EXPO
special exhibition of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show from October 24 to
November 4 along with the "Ultra-compact BEV Concept Model for
Business", previously introduced on June 7, 2019. In addition,
ticketed Tokyo Motor Show attendees will be able to experience a
range of Toyota's ultra-compact BEV mobility solutions at the 2019
Tokyo Motor Show OPEN ROAD exhibit. The Toyota i-ROAD and three
different Walking Area BEVs will be available for test rides along
the 1.5 km long path connecting Aomi and Ariake.
Toyota's BEVs: Types & Main Features
Ultra-compact BEV Concept Model for Business
Designed for business applications that include repeated
short-distance trips and parking, the Ultra-compact BEV Concept
Model for Business serves as a "mobile office" with three modes to
support traveling, working and taking breaks using the vehicle.
Walking Area BEV Standing Type
The Walking Area BEV Standing Type can be used for patrolling,
conducting security checks or carrying heavy equipment around large
facilities such as airports or factories.
Walking Area BEV Seated Type
The Walking Area BEV Seated Type provides mobility for people who
are handling large amounts of luggage, or who may have difficulty
walking.
Walking Area BEV Wheelchair-linked Type
The Walking Area BEV Wheelchair-linked Type connects to manual
wheelchairs by providing motorized power to them for use at large
facilities and tourist locations.
Toyota i-ROAD
The Toyota i-ROAD is a short-distance mobility solution that
combines the size of a motorcycle with improved stability to
support last-mile urban commuting or tourism.
About Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is the global mobility company that
introduced the Prius hybrid-electric car in 1997 and the first
mass-produced fuel cell sedan, Mirai, in 2014. Headquartered in
Toyota City, Japan, Toyota has been making cars since 1937. Today,
Toyota proudly employs 370,000 employees in communities around the
world. Together, they build around 10 million vehicles per year in
29 countries, from mainstream cars and premium vehicles to
mini-vehicles and commercial trucks, and sell them in more than 170
countries under the brands Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino. For
more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation
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Toyota Motor Corporation
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