Tokyo Auto Show: 5 Unusual Concepts

Tokyo Auto Show: 5 Unusual Concepts


The Tokyo Auto Show is known for its technological firsts that one could describe as… surprising!

It was under the theme of the mobility of the future that the 2015 edition presented various innovations in the automotive field. Here are some of the vehicles that caught our attention.
1. The rider's vehicle
This concept aims to offer the driver greater flexibility than in a standard car.
The particularity of this vehicle:
It only has semi-seated seats for the driver and his passenger.
His advantages :
By being taller than it is long, the vehicle takes up less space on the road and in traffic jams.
Most of the navigation and driving controls are voice activated.
2. The chameleon vehicle
Unlike the previous model, this imposing vehicle offers several positions for the comfort and activities of its occupants.
The "meeting" position: place the seats face to face and give your full attention to the thrilling story of your companion's last trip.
The "lounge" configuration: recreate the comfort of your living room by arranging the seats at your convenience.
3. The accessible car
The idea is to allow the elderly or those with reduced abilities to have access to it, whether as a driver or a passenger. The floor is low and the access ramp is suitable for wheelchairs. With the aging population, this concept would prove relevant in Quebec and Canada.
4. The mobile canteen
Food trucks and street food are currently popular all over the planet. The mini canteen has flanks that open, very suitable for retail sale. Maybe in Japan this little vehicle serves sushi vendors well?
5. The autonomous
This small, fully electric two-seater offers unprecedented versatility in terms of range. Instead of having a single battery always in the car (which offers only one range), drivers could choose from several types of batteries, all the size of a case and all interchangeable. Need a quick charge, but for a short distance? There is a battery for that. Got more time to charge, but need more mileage? There is a battery for that too!
In conclusion
Which of these innovative vehicles would you choose? Do you think that these would fit well into the Quebec road landscape?