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We already know the new Mitsubishi Evo (of sorts) will be an electric SUV. And with the e-Evolution concept"s unveil at the Tokyo motor show, we now have an idea of what it could look like.Yep, the name of one of the finest rally reps ever is now stuck on the back of a plug-in crossover. The good news is that it sounds a fair bit more advanced than an Outlander PHEV, and it looks a bit more interesting too.It"s a full EV not a hybrid with three motors driving all four wheels. One is on the front axle, with two at the rear, and those are operated via a yaw control system. Which proves there"s some credence to the use of the Evo name.But the big story concerns the e-Evo"s artificial intelligence (AI). "An array of sensors allows the AI system to instantly read changes in road and traffic conditions, as well as the driver"s intent," says Mitsubishi."Seamlessly coordinating driver intent with vehicle performance, the system supports drivers of all abilities and by making it easier and safer to control the vehicle, thereby bringing the motoring experience to a new level."If we"re understanding that correctly, Mitsubishi hopes to mimic all the clever diffs and systems of Lancer Evos old via a mix of AI witchcraft and something resembling the licence modes of Gran Turismo. Perhaps it"ll project cornering lines onto the road ahead
Date written: 25 Oct 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9694
We already know the new Mitsubishi Evo (of sorts) will be an electric SUV. And with the e-Evolution concept"s unveil at the Tokyo motor show, we now have an idea of what it could look like.Yep, the name of one of the finest rally reps ever is now stuck on the back of a plug-in crossover. The good news is that it sounds a fair bit more advanced than an Outlander PHEV, and it looks a bit more interesting too.It"s a full EV not a hybrid with three motors driving all four wheels. One is on the front axle, with two at the rear, and those are operated via a yaw control system. Which proves there"s some credence to the use of the Evo name.But the big story concerns the e-Evo"s artificial intelligence (AI). "An array of sensors allows the AI system to instantly read changes in road and traffic conditions, as well as the driver"s intent," says Mitsubishi."Seamlessly coordinating driver intent with vehicle performance, the system supports drivers of all abilities and by making it easier and safer to control the vehicle, thereby bringing the motoring experience to a new level."If we"re understanding that correctly, Mitsubishi hopes to mimic all the clever diffs and systems of Lancer Evos old via a mix of AI witchcraft and something resembling the licence modes of Gran Turismo. Perhaps it"ll project cornering lines onto the road ahead
Date written: 25 Oct 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9694
