In a world where everyone usually talks about moving forward and backwards, Hyundai Mobis is doing something unique. They recently introduced the Mobion concept at CES 2024, and it’s like a fancier version of the Hyundai Ioniq 5. What makes it remarkable is this unique e-Corner System, which makes it easy to manoeuvre in various ways.
And guess what? The Mobion concept also has excellent bumpers and lights. Could it be a sneak peek at the future Ioniq 5? Maybe Hyundai is testing out a new design to see what people think. Smart move, right?
This technology makes all sorts of movements straightforward. Picture this: the vehicle can go diagonal or spin around by turning its back wheels. Hyundai Mobis has already tested this on their self-driving shuttles.
Now, they’ve put this cool tech into a regular car like the Ioniq 5 for the first time. And here’s the exciting part – it’s not just for show. This technology might become a part of new models from Hyundai or Kia as soon as 2025.
The only similar tech you can find is in the GMC Hummer EV, which can go diagonally but not as sharply as this new Hyundai innovation.
This system is made just for hybrid, electric, and new fuel cell vehicles. It has four “wheel motors,” a fancy steering wheel that’s controlled electronically, and shock absorbers built right into each wheel. This setup is different from the regular chassis you find in most cars.
Each wheel can speed up, slow down, and turn independently with this tech. It’s like taking all-wheel drive to a whole new level!
You can use this system in vehicles, from big SUVs to smaller compact cars.
But the folks who made it want to give you a heads up: if you put it in tiny cars, you might have less space inside.
The technology was created by the Hyundai mobis division.
Hyundai Mobis Vice President, Lee Seung-Hwan, pointed out that the Mobion concept has technologies for big-scale production. This hints that the super cool features in this concept might appear in Hyundai’s regular cars sooner than we expect.
The Mobion concept is advanced, making the GMC Hummer EV’s crabwalk look basic. They used four small motors in each wheel instead of one big motor on each side, giving the car crazy manoeuvrability and control.
