Auto Car | 2009 Toyota FT-EV II Concept live in Tokyo Motor Show | Apart from unveiling the highly anticipated FT-86 concept, Toyota also revealed the FT-EV II concept at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. The all-electric concept features a lithium-ion battery that enables the concept to deliver over 90 kilometers with a full charge. It also has a top speed of 100 km/h. The zero emissions vehicle has no steering wheel or foot pedals, instead it has only two control levers which are used to control the car.
There is also an enhanced communications system that enables the linking of the driver’s information to a network, that can allow the vehicle to connect with services beyond car navigation such as recommending information tailored to the driver’s preferences and downloading music and movie content.
The concept can also connect to home networks to help store energy and save large volumes of data. According to the auto maker, “The FT-EV II is not simply an electric vehicle designed for a post-fossil fuel era, but is a sustainable concept car that focuses on the relationship between cars, people and society of the future.” Look for more live images of the FT-EV II after the jump.
The Specs
The electric FT-EV II attempts to increase packaging efficiency with a novel control system. Rather than devote space to gas and brake pedals, the FT-EV II uses drive-by-wire and a joystick to perform these vital functions. So in a car that's just 9 feet long--10 inches shorter than the already diminutive Toyota iQ that it's based on--there's still room for four passengers. In addition, electric sliding doors make entry and exit easy.
The Bottom Line
This one's only a city car. With a listed top speed of 60 mph and a 26-mile range, the FT-EV II is perfectly (and only) suited to cramped urban environments.
(myinfocar.blogspot.com)
It's one the small car of Toyota, but it is awesome. I think it will give pleasure and unique appearance to drive.
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