The evolution of the automobile sector has been such that it is no longer what it was.. Nowadays, brands have sprung up from under the stones and the consequence is that traditional and established brands are having a very hard time. So much so that the Volkswagen Group (the second largest manufacturer in the world) is thinking of closing factories in Germany. And while all this is happening models like the Sharp LDK+ see the light that you have above these lines. Do you like it or not?
If you look closely at the name of this car you might recognize it. Do you remember that brand of televisions and a host of other household appliances called Sharp? Well, this brand has never ceased to exist, but for the general public it has been eclipsed by others such as Samsung or Sony, making it take a backseat. And they have considered that to regain their place they can create a car called Sharp LDK+ in the style of Sony with Afeela…
Its development has been carried out in conjunction with the electronics manufacturer Foxconn and Folofly Corporation…
For the time being The details we have of the Sharp LDK+ are unknown. The Japanese brand presented it to the world at the SHARP Tech-Day'24 "Innovation Showcase" held at the Tokyo International Forum (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan) a few days ago. The brand then surprised everyone because no one had noticed the work they were doing. Even more so because it is a model aimed at the masses...
According to official press release who have published...
«LDK+ is an electric vehicle that considers the vehicle interior as an extended living room and focuses on the time the vehicle is stationary. Using our patented CE-LLM artificial intelligence technology *4, AIoT technology, sensing technology and other technologies, We will propose a comfortable and sustainable lifestyle "that connects electric vehicles with living spaces, people and energy"
The design of the LDK+ is simple and simplistic as it is a van designed for mass transportation. In itself it is a Electric vehicle that could function as an autonomous taxi in large citiesFor the customer of this type of vehicle, Sharp's know-how is essential and it shows because it learns from the use of the appliances that users have. In this way, they can adjust the experience of life on board it.
In the press release they say that the rear seats rotate backwards and when the doors are closed, the liquid crystal blinds on both side windows close, creating a private space. The climate control and brightness parameters of the 65 V display are also automatically adjusted based on AI. This means it can be used as an immersive cinema room, a children's play area or as an office for remote work.
The new Sharp LDK+ has 231 hp of power, 339 Nm of torque and a range of up to 505 kilometers…
If you like everything we've told you about the new Sharp LDK+, there's still more. Its technology is a secret, although some sources don't think so, as they have dared to give clues. Apparently, the platform that gives it life is open in its design code and is native to pure electrics. It has been created by Hon Hai Technology Group which is the name hidden behind Foxconn Doesn't that ring a bell? Yes, it's the same partner that teamed up with Fisker Inc. some time ago…
Sharp has not yet said what the power of its powertrain is, but these sources have. It seems that its powertrain will be capable of a Declared power exceeding 230 hp and 339 Nm of torque. To power itself, it will have a large battery under its body (not disclosed) that will allow it to travel more than 500 kilometers with a single charge. Of course, always under Chinese homologation because in Europe it would be around 300 kilometers.
Be that as it may It seems that Sharp is very determined to enter the automotive segment.Sony has already taken a step in its favour and may not be the only one to do the same. Everything points to the fact that the Japanese technology company would like its model to be on the market before 2030 and they could achieve it. Yes, because Foxconn is its largest shareholder and they have already warned us that their plans were to compete with Tesla and others. Therefore, we will have to take them seriously…
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