Redesigned Toyota Vehicle Accommodating Up to 17 Passengers, Boasts Versatile Usage
The Toyota e-Palette, an innovative electric vehicle, has made its way to the Japanese market in 2022. This vehicle, manufactured by Toyota, boasts an impressive range of up to 250 kilometers, making it an ideal choice for various mobility and community services.
The e-Palette is designed with practicality in mind. It can accommodate up to 17 people, with four fixed seats in the rear and three foldable seats in the center. Access to the vehicle is made easy through sliding doors, and a deployable ramp allows access for wheelchairs.
Inside the e-Palette, you'll find a digital instrument panel behind the steering wheel, a screen for the information and entertainment system on the right, and a second touchscreen positioned to the left of the steering wheel. A fourth monitor is responsible for monitoring the cabin.
The vehicle's floor is low and can be adjusted to improve access to the interior. This design choice, combined with the sliding doors and deployable ramp, ensures that the e-Palette is accessible to all.
The e-Palette is not just a transportation solution; it's a versatile platform. The rear of the vehicle can be adapted for mobile commerce, service centers, passenger transport, or community services. In fact, the e-Palette was used at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
While the e-Palette can function autonomously, its level of autonomous driving has been reduced to level 2, requiring a driver. However, it now features a central driving position with a yoke-shaped steering wheel and electronic direction, providing a unique driving experience.
Physical controls are distributed in two control panels in the e-Palette, ensuring that both autonomous and manual operation are intuitive and user-friendly.
The e-Palette, which was first presented as an exhibition vehicle at the 2018 CES, has undergone several redesigns to reach its production form. Despite these changes, its core mission remains the same: to provide a sustainable, versatile, and accessible solution for mobility and community services.
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