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Now we have a global shipping timeline for Toyota BZ4X BEV with steer-by-wire system.
Toyota’s new electric SUV has a solar roof and a steering yoke like Tesla
The first all-electric vehicle from the Japanese automaker
By Andrew J. Hawkins@andyjayhawk Oct 29, 2021
https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/29/22752539/toyota-bz4x-electric-suv-steering-yoke-solar-roof
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The steering yoke, which Toyota describes as having a “wing-shape,” employs a steer-by-wire system, where there is no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and tires. The yoke only needs to turn up to 150 degrees from side to side and the driver doesn’t ever need to remove their hands. This will eliminate the need to change grips when steering, which the company argues will make U-turns and other maneuvers easier.
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The BZ4X will be built on a flexible platform that it developed in partnership with fellow Japanese automaker Subaru. (Toyota currently owns a small stake in Subaru.) The e-TNGA platform will enable several characteristics, including a steer-by-wire system, all-wheel drive, improved visibility, and a regenerative braking system that is common among electric vehicles. Toyota said the BZ4X would be released globally by the middle of 2022.
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Details of All-New bZ4X BEV Announced | Toyota
https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/36254760.html
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Toyota’s new electric SUV has a solar roof and a steering yoke like Tesla
The first all-electric vehicle from the Japanese automaker
By Andrew J. Hawkins@andyjayhawk Oct 29, 2021
https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/29/22752539/toyota-bz4x-electric-suv-steering-yoke-solar-roof
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The steering yoke, which Toyota describes as having a “wing-shape,” employs a steer-by-wire system, where there is no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and tires. The yoke only needs to turn up to 150 degrees from side to side and the driver doesn’t ever need to remove their hands. This will eliminate the need to change grips when steering, which the company argues will make U-turns and other maneuvers easier.
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The BZ4X will be built on a flexible platform that it developed in partnership with fellow Japanese automaker Subaru. (Toyota currently owns a small stake in Subaru.) The e-TNGA platform will enable several characteristics, including a steer-by-wire system, all-wheel drive, improved visibility, and a regenerative braking system that is common among electric vehicles. Toyota said the BZ4X would be released globally by the middle of 2022.
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Details of All-New bZ4X BEV Announced | Toyota
https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/36254760.html
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