- The intriguing concept car of Toyota measures only 8 feet in length
- In some countries, those of only 14 years can drive it
- Its sunroof generates about 20 miles per day.
Toyota released a selection of new models in an exclusive event in Brussels this week, covering everything, from road cars inspired by motoring to SUV with batteries. But it seems a little harder and spy on the tiny silhouette of the concept of FT-me micro mobility.
Metering only 2.5 m long (around 8 feet), it is marginally larger than Citroen Ami, which has taken to Europe thanks to the small and low cost and a small highway that it offers for those who live in occupied urban areas.
Thanks to its small size, the concept of Toyota only occupies half of a standard parking space and, in some cases, it can park “nose” on the sidewalk, occupying the same type of space as a couple of motorcycles.
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According to the Japanese brand, the style is inspired by a reaction helmet and the interior has been packaged for the maximum space. There is space there for two adults, but a wheelchair can also swallow, with removed wheels, and longer pieces of flat package furniture thanks to a folding passenger seat.
Perhaps more interesting is the roof of the solar panel, which Toyota says that he can add 20 to 30 km (13 to 18 miles) of handling per day, even in murky urban environments. This is enough to cover the most common trips, without the need to plug it in.
There is no technical specification in the official range or battery size, but the fact that its manufacturer affirms that it can be conducted by 14 -year -old children in some markets suggest that it would fall in the Quadricycle category, which means that it will be limited to 28 mph, offers less than 6kW of energy and will weigh less than 450 kg.
A youth movement
Lacking any type of striking infotainment screens, the FT-me is designed for the generation of smartphones, linking without problems with mobile devices and smartphone applications, which can also act as a digital key.
Beyond this, Toyota has designed the vehicle so that it can be driven only with manual controls, not only the standard accelerator and brake pedals. This means that it can be operated by wheelchair users without the need for any modification.
Together with the fact that you do not need a complete driving license, Electrizing.com informs that you will have to compete with Netflix and mobile phone subscriptions in terms of monthly cost if you want to succeed.
This suggests that it could cost as little as £ 30 / $ 40 / au $ 60 per month to lease, offering a low cost and without problems keeping the younger mobile generation.
