SIM-Drive Luciole: electric motor in wheels
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SIM-Drive Luciole: electric motor in wheels

26.05.2022 /

This whole story begins with a teacher Hiroshi Shimizu ofKeio University in Japan... As a reminder, he is the father of the famous Eliica, this quirky electric car that was introduced a few years ago. This academician who has more than 30 years of experience in the field of electric vehicles (built at least eight functional prototypes) leads the conglomerate SIM DISK barely founded on 20 August... The goal of this company is the commercial development of a revolutionary new propulsion system. Thereby instead of the central engine which provides a boost to move the car forward, SIM-DRIVE offers one motor in each wheel... According to Professor Shimizu, this system “allows halve the required energy .

Using this new motorized wheel system, SIM-DRIVE aims to produce a highly fuel efficient vehicle (dubbed Glowworm), which will provide autonomy 300 km ; Professor Shimizu even runs:

« I am sure that with the help of the technology we have developed it will be possible to develop mass-produced car, will cost less than 1,5 million yen. »

At current exchange rates, 1,5 million yen equals approximately 11 000 euro... But this price does not include the battery that the car will use. In the near future SIM-DRIVE plans to release prototype by the end of the year and think about achieving production of 100 units by 000.

As for the specifics of this electric vehicle, SIM-DRIVE announces that it can travel 300 km on a single charge. According to rumors, the model that will be sold to the general public may be compact 5-seater.

SIM-DRIVE also announced that his project is open to everyone (Open Source!) Because the goal is to advance electric vehicle technology. Thus, the technology resulting from this project is freely available to all interested manufacturers. In response, SIM-DRIVE asks only for financial assistance to continue its research work.

SIM-DRIVE, in addition to its electric vehicle project, also plans to develop a system that will turn combustion engine vehicles into electric vehicles.

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