At first glance, CES 2018, or the fair for innovative and entertainment electronics, has little in common with cars. But if we delve into the latest technology and electronics found in cars, cars and electronic basics are increasingly connected. So it is not surprising that more and more car manufacturers present their latest achievements at such fairs. Among them is Byton with its latest concept.
Byton it is a Chinese manufacturer of luxury electric cars, who took to the roads with a concept that will drive towards at the end of 2019, presented to the public. Given that they have one of the offices in Silicon Valley and that he founded the company Carsten Breitfeld, the former head of the BMW i program, there is no doubt that it is a serious and not at all proverbial 'Chinese' company. It is Byton the first SIV respectively smart intuitive car in the world, which will learn certain things on the fly and thus ensure a longer life of the car and save you time by finding efficient alternative routes to your destination.
Byton Concept is so called crossover with striking exterior design, which has some design features in common with Nissan and Land Rover, but surprises with its smart light fixtures that the owner is greeted upon arrival and notify him of the battery charge status. The biggest change compared to other cars on the market is definitely in the interior Byton. In the place where until now we were used to seeing an infotainment screen and a central console with indicators, we now have a single giant screen, which covering almost the entire length of the dashboard. It's long 1.25 meters and tall 25 centimeters. The steering wheel is equipped to inform the driver 8 inch tablet with a touch screen. As a global innovation, we can mention the front seats, which can be reclined in a 12-degree angle facing the inside of the car. We have a function for recognition of the driver's face, and in Byton she will become your best companion Amazon's Alexa, which they claim will be even smarter.
Byton Concept has two forms of drive. Z electric motor, which is installed in the back of the car, you will be able to drive up to 400 kilometers, whereby you will have at your disposal 272 horsepower and capacity battery 71 kWh. A stronger version with two electric motors will have 476 horsepower and capacity battery 95 kWh, which will enable up to 520 kilometers of driving. In mere 20 minutes the battery will be charged for further 240 kilometers. In 30 minutes but it will be full as many as 80 % batteries.
Byton will thus be one of the of the most advanced cars on the market in 2019. They promise that the production car will be in 85 % same concept. It will too affordable, as its price on the American market is estimated at 45,000 US dollars. Byton will have high level of autonomous technology, high level of connectivity, with applications “health” will also watch over the health and well-being of the passengers.
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Image gallery: Concept Byton
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