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THK’s EV Prototype LSR-05: Advanced Technology for Electric Vehicles

THK’s EV prototype “LSR-05”

THK announced on October 11th that it will exhibit for the first time at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (Tokyo Big Sight, to be held from October 25th), including the world’s first exhibition of its independently developed EV (electric vehicle) prototype LSR-05. Announced.

At the THK booth, in addition to the actual “LSR-05” vehicle, THK’s proprietary stealth seat slide system “SLES”, variable magnetic flux in-wheel motor “enemo”, active suspension “ALCS”, and MR fluid damping force variable damper “MRDT” will be displayed. ”, the non-contact power supply system “CLPS,” and the electric brake “ESB.” Chassis models equipped with advanced technologies for EVs will be on display.

Advanced technology for EVs independently developed by THK

A press briefing will be held from 10:00 a.m. on October 26th, the second day of the Japan Mobility Show 2023 press day, with Shiro Nakamura invited.

Crossover 4-seater coupe “LSR-05”

THK’s EV prototype “LSR-05”

The LSR-05 is an EV prototype that can actually run, and is equipped with advanced EV technology developed independently by THK.The design is by SNDP (SN DESIGN PLATFORM), whose CEO is former Nissan designer Shiro Nakamura. , the two companies have come together to realize a new form of mobility for the future.

“LSR-05” is a crossover 4-seater coupe developed with the keywords of “luxury, sporty design, and innovative technology,” and its body size is 4995 x 1965 x 1530 mm (length x width x height).

The platform is equipped with two 93kW (800V specification) variable flux in-wheel motors independently developed by THK at the rear and one 220kW (800V specification) motor at the front. Equipped with a four-wheel steering mechanism, active suspension, MR fluid damping force variable damper, electric brakes, etc., it achieves high-quality ride comfort and excellent handling stability.

In addition, the uniquely developed stealth seat slide system “SLES” has been adopted inside the cabin, making it possible to create a completely flat floor. In addition, the “LSR-05” expresses THK’s vision of new mobility for the future, including the adoption of a contactless power transfer system using the DWPT (Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer) method.

THK’s EV prototype “LSR-05”

The car name “LSR-05” represents the initials of Luxury, Sport, and Revolution, and also comes from the first LM guide “LSR,” which was the world’s first “linear motion guide” developed by THK in 1972. . Furthermore, the name “05” reflects the 50th anniversary of the company’s founding and the fact that it is the fifth generation since the company started developing the car.

2023-10-11 07:48:12
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