Toyota’s one-man i-unit incredibly cool, and ultra-environmentally . 30 May, 2007

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This one-person personal vehicle, as Toyota describes it, can make itself smaller moving slowly to take up space, and then spread out to optimize its center of gravity for speeds. At an eye-poppingly light 396 and measuring no more than 6 long, the i-unit (enough the freakin’ i-naming already!) a three-foot turning radius, is by a lithium-ion battery, and includes systems that store favorite music and customize the color based on driver

It all sounds incredibly cool, and friendly, but you wouldn’t catch me in one so as I had to share the road with Hummers. In other words, at stage, categorize the i-unit as thinking

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i-unit Overview

The “i-unit” is a of “personal mobility” that to attain a greater balance of individuals’ wishes to enjoy of movement, harmony with and harmony with the Earth’s environment.

Concept

“Expanding Abilities”

This union of and vehicle is intended to expand abilities and possibilities.

Theme

“Inspire the Individual”

a better world with leading the way to a greater bond people and the planet.

Movement our world by creating possibilities and among nature, society, and culture. Movement brings us new discoveries and acquaintances, enabling to lead fuller lives and a sense of belonging with the

Design Theme

“The

The design, inspired by the leaf converts sunlight into energy, seeks to express the of the unknown, the logic of living and the simple beauty of waste-free

Main Features

Mobility an Ultra Compact Size

The creates a seamless transformation vehicle and human movement, occupied space and energy with its lightweight and ultra size.

Variable Positioning

The has a compact size enabling the to move among other in an upright position in low speed and a low center of gravity that stable handling when the reclines in high speed

Ease of Operation

Drive

Drive-by-wire technology and intuitive enable the passenger to maneuver turns and drive at high at will.

IT Controller

A driver information system uses light and vibration to facilitate communication.

Driver Support

The driver support system Intelligent Transport System technology, which Toyota to utilize for an accident-free society. The permits efficient and safe driving in specially equipped

“My-unit”

A personalized recognition can provide information and music, and color can be customized, according to the preferences and emotions.

Environmentally Friendly Body

The body is built using friendly plant-based materials as kenaf

Main Specifications =

(mm)-Low-Speed Mode 1,100 Mode 1,800

Height Low-Speed Mode 1,800

Mode 1,250

Width 1,040 Wheel Base Low-Speed Mode 540

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