The Toyota Technical Workshop in Japan discussed the hardware and software of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). According to the report, the operating system (OS) of the carmaker’s next-generation BEVs will allow for “driving feel” customization.
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According to Toyota, Arene OS will accelerate automotive intelligence and improve customer experience. The OS was announced last year for vehicle deployment in 2025. Toyota claims Arene OS will control more than 200 vehicle systems, but no date has been set for its release.
AI is used in advanced speech recognition in the OS to provide clients with quick responses as well as customized suggestions and preferences. Toyota designers will use AI to speed up product development.
The ability of the operating system to change the “driving feel” is the most intriguing feature. Toyota claims that BEV hardware and software can be modified to enable drive control and clutch capabilities, giving BEV drivers the thrill of driving a manual gearbox.
Lexus revealed a “manual transmission” research prototype based on the fully electric UX 300e last year. The AE86 EV, a manual-transmission EV with a clutch, was on display at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon.
The software can also alter the sound of the engine and the response of the electric powertrain. The Lexus RZ’s yoke steering wheel is made possible by steer-by-wire technology.
Toyota stated that its vehicles will be linked to a proper infrastructure in order to provide better real-time traffic information. Logistics organizations can use E-TOSS software to plan and track deliveries.
Cars can generate map data automatically, which can be used to update 3D maps on a daily basis rather than every six months.
This enables automobiles to plan more enjoyable, safer, and fuel/electricity-efficient trips. Geolocation improves “smart parking” and increases the safety of both manned and unmanned vehicles.
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