chrysler | idea vehicles | evs
Chrysler appears to be like to the long run with the Halcyon Idea. The battery-electric sedan has a smooth, aerodynamic design and a minimalistic cockpit. The automobile showcases three of Stellantis‘ next-gen applied sciences: STLA Mind, SmartCockpit, and AutoDrive, working in live performance to enhance driving experiences, whether or not with a human pilot or in self-driving modes.
As a expertise testbed, the Halcyon envisions using wi-fi energy switch tech and makes use of 800V lithium-sulfur EV batteries, which have a considerably decrease carbon footprint than right this moment’s EV batteries. As well as, STLA AutoDrive will present Degree 4 autonomous driving, and its Mind and SmartCockpit tech put together the Halcyon for the day by mechanically setting the cabin’s local weather based mostly on climate and driver preferences. It can also synchronizing with the motive force’s calendar to map out GPS routes.
The design incorporates a butterfly-hinged cover overhead and “red-carpet” aspect doorways with no “B” pillar in between to create an open and ethereal feeling. For cargo hauling versatility, its rear seats can retract into the trunk space.
Its deliberately sparse and stress-free inside is constructed from 95 p.c sustainable supplies, and has a yoke type steering wheel that retracts when in autonomous mode. At evening, passengers can get pleasure from a Stargazing mode that reveals details about stars and constellations on the augmented actuality windshield. 
