Hyundai Mobis, the auto parts and software arm of Hyundai Motor Group have unveiled the Mobion, a demontrator vehicle based on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV that has been equipped with the firm’s e-Corner System technology that brings individual wheel steering and drive – the company showed off this tech at last year’s CES.
The e-Corner System is comprised of in-wheel drive motors which integrate drive, steering and suspension function into each in-wheel unit, thus enabling the demonstrator vehicle to perform manoeuvres such as sideways, diagonal movements as well as pivot turns, which are not possible for vehicles with conventional suspension and driveshaft arrangements.
Hyundai Mobis unveiled the 'e-Corner System' electric in-wheel motor technology at CES 2024.
Integrated into the wheel hub of a Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV, this system eliminates constant-velocity half shafts, allowing each wheel to move independently. #hyundai #ioniq5 #CES2024 pic.twitter.com/z8OkmLFH7B
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Hyundai Mobis has also successfully conducted on-road tests of the system’s driving capabilities last year, the company stated.
“The Mobion represents the embodiment of Hyundai Mobis’ core technologies, all of which are ready for immediate mass production,” said Hyundai Mobis head of advanced engineering Lee Seung-Hwan.
Meanwhile in Japan, another Ioniq 5-based show model, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 Concept was unveiled at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, showcased as a concept car with N Performance parts which are actually slated for production, and which will go on sale later this year.
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the way it maneuver looks like a shopping cart with a roof.
ini kereta…kedai alignment tutup kedai ooo….auto alignment
Wouldn’t it be easier and more efficient with ball bearing wheels?
should have kind of mechanical locking system once the car up to a certain speed…
Like why. Just get cars that can self park, even X50 can do that.
Its about flexibility and manoeuvrability. A car like this can squeeze into/out of spaces regular cars cant. Turning radius is reduced substantially. You are comparing apples to oranges.