Sony has unveiled its first ever car - the VISION-S. Let’s dive in and see what Sony's electric prototype car is made of. I'll talk about the spec and tech of the VISION-S, what motors are available and of course the design.
Sony teamed up with a number of companies such as Bosch, Continental, NVIDIA and Qualcomm, to create the prototype sedan Vision-S.
Powered by 2 electric motors, one on each axle generating 200 kilowatt or 268 horsepower each, the Vision-S completes the 0-60 sprint in 4.8 seconds and goes on to a top speed of 149mph or 240km/h.
The Vision-S has a longer wheelbase than what we’re used to seeing in this type of car and there are two good reasons for that. First off, this creates a compact and very flexible powertrain layout, which is a distinctive feature of EVs.
This means this platform can be integrated with a number of different car types in the future. Not only sedans - but coupes, SUVs and MPVs.
The second reason for the long wheelbase is the design of the battery pack itself. A long wheelbase means the battery can be very slim and stretched out which in turn allows for a lower center of gravity for better handling and more room for the occupants and luggage compartments above.
The Vision-S in constantly connected to the Internet via a 5G network and just like any computer, the plan is to keep improving the software and safety features with continuous updates and optimizations. Just like my iMac here.
When it comes to safety, the Vision-S has something Sony calls “Oval sensing”. It’s loaded with 33 sensors in total, constantly monitoring both the outside and inside environment with the ability to take precautions far more thoroughly, more carefully and quicker than humans.
These 33 sensors enables 360-degree recognition of traffic conditions at all times.
This provides functions such as advanced cruise control, self-parking and auto-lane change functions and Level 2+ autonomous driving.
Software updates allow for continual performance upgrades and optimization. The goal is to eventually achieve Level 4 or higher self-driving capabilities with future wireless updates to the software.
When do you think we’ll see the Apple SUV? Or the Microsoft citycar? You know it’s only a matter of time.
I’ve said it before, this wave of electricity that is currently washing over the automotive industry is a change we’ve never really seen before.
And now we have one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world unveiling its contribution to the automotive world - the Sony Vision-S.
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