Similar to the electric water pump, the power steering is also
controlled electronically by the Electric Power Assisted Steering system. This system eliminates the pumped hydraulic assistance of conventional systems by using electric servos that control the steering rack directly. Therefore, it eliminates power lost to a hydraulic pumping system especially at high speeds when little or no assistance is needed.
All of these innovations and more can be seen on the new Land_e concept, and Land Rover states that most will be available on production models within the next few years. Of course, Land Rover won't look to Toyota for its source of HEV technology, but rather, what it doesn't develop in-house, will no doubt come from parent company Ford, which currently produces the Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid in the U.S. A Fusion hybrid is next on the agenda. North American Land Rover buyers would most likely embrace a Land Rover with HEV technology, especially one as advanced as this Land_e concept.
Specifications:
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| Shape and size... could it be a hint at the next Freelander? (Photo: Land Rover Canada) |
All of these innovations and more can be seen on the new Land_e concept, and Land Rover states that most will be available on production models within the next few years. Of course, Land Rover won't look to Toyota for its source of HEV technology, but rather, what it doesn't develop in-house, will no doubt come from parent company Ford, which currently produces the Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid in the U.S. A Fusion hybrid is next on the agenda. North American Land Rover buyers would most likely embrace a Land Rover with HEV technology, especially one as advanced as this Land_e concept.
Specifications:
- Body Type: 3-door SUV, ladder-frame
- Layout: front engine, 4WD
- Engine: gasoline-powered hybrid-electric
- Transmission (estimated): CVT
- Brakes (estimated front/rear): disc/disc, ABS with EBD
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Ground Clearance: variable
- Fuel Economy (estimated combined city/hwy): 5.65 L/100 km
- Web Site: www.landrover.com
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