Past achievements

 

Prototype development

We conduct the prototype development of electric vehicles with the aim of mass production.

"SIM-HAL" is a fourth generation electric vehicle built based on SIM-Drive's proprietary fundamental technology of Direct Drive In-wheel Motor and Built-in Component Frame. Vehicle dynamics have been developed and refined with the objective to create a core next-gen model for the coming age of civilization with EV. Not only achieving high maneuverability and stability, SIM-HAL does not fail to impress with its powerfully emotive styling like no other.

SIM-HAL demonstrates the following features by contribution of 10 technological developments, newly adapted light-weight/high efficiency SS motor, and highly maneuverable/highly efficient four wheel independent control system:
1.　Driving range as much as gasoline powered vehicles on full charge.
2.　Practical drive range on one rapid recharge.
3.　Top class acceleration performance of all EV.
4.　Greatly improved handling and stability by four wheel independent control system.
5.　"SIM-iACT" concept aims to relieve anxieties associated with EV and improve convenience.

The origin of the car's name

"SIM-HAL" takes its name from "High Efficiency All Wheel Link" which means driving power to all-wheels are allocated with high efficiency, for the operator to travel afar safely and swiftly. By implementing new technologies to the drive system, SIM-HAL is worthy of the motto agreed by participating organizations “Next-Gen core model to carve the path to a true EV society”.

SIM-CEL, which uses two of SIM-Drive's fundamental technologies - a direct drive in-wheel motor and component built-in frame - is characterized by the following:

1.  0-100km/h acceleration in 4.2 seconds. The acceleration along with Eliica developed by Keio University.
2.  Achievement of the power consumption of the highest level in the world.
3.  Establishment of the concept of smart transportation, ability to connect with smart house and smart city.

Moreover, the following characteristics of SIM-WIL are also worthy of special mention:
1.  Use of 74 different technologies contributed by participants.
2.  Achieve lightweight body by introducing chemical materials as carbon fiber and new processing technology.
3.  CFD-based "Theoretical aerodynamic shape design"

The origin of the car's name

"SIM-CEL"represents the initials of "SIM-Cool Energy Link".
Past society has relied on energy such as nuclear and fossil fuels which are emitting waste heat.

SIM-WIL, which uses two of SIM-Drive's fundamental technologies - a direct drive in-wheel motor and component built-in frame - is characterized by the following:
1.  Achievement of a range of 351 km per charge
2.  Spacious cabin equals to the E-segment with the dimensions of B-segment
3.  0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.4 seconds, comparable to that of a mid-level sports car

SIM-WIL, which uses two of SIM-Drive's fundamental technologies - a direct drive in-wheel motor and component built-in frame - is characterized by the following:
1.  Use of 47 different technologies contributed by participants
2.  Main body combining a steel monocoque structure and a steel space frame
3.  Minimum turning radius of 5.4 m despite the long wheelbase

SIM-LEI, which uses two of SIM-Drive's fundamental technologies - a direct drive in-wheel motor and component built-in frame - is characterized by the following:
1.  Achievement of range of 268 km per charge
2.  0-100km/h acceleration in 4.8 seconds
3.  Spacious cabin

Moreover, the following characteristics of SIM-LEI are also worthy of special mention:
1.  Low air resistance and lightweight body by all steel monocoque
2.  Adoption of the high power density battery and ultra-low rolling friction tire

 

Independent Development

 

 

Developed build of “280SL Electric” with the newly developed onboard “UFX motor” unit in the engine room. UFX motor is compact and easily placed i n v irtually a ny e ngine r oom, e nabling e lectric c onversion o f wide variety of car models. With this newly developed motor, SIM-Drive explores business opportunity of converting classic cars as “Vintage car EV Conversion”.

4 MOTOR - All Wheel Drive
SIM-86e has unique 4WD system directly driven by on-board motors. The system is i ntegrated w ith o ur u nique t echnology, “ independent t orque v ectoring”, t o realize the fun-to-drive car with stable high speed cornering. This conversion E V has a great performance comparable with sports EVs.

2 MOTOR - Front Wheel Drive
SIM-Drive d eveloped " DS3 E lec trum" b ased o n t he m ass p roduc tion c ar a s a n "On-Board D irect D rive" e lectric vehicle. T he p urpose is to confirm t he e fficiency and h igh v ersatilit y o f S IM-Drive's d irect d rive m otor. " DS3 E lectrum" k eeps i ts original cabin and luggage area and has every electric drive-train component in its front hood and space for fuel tank..

 

Technical Assistance

 

SIM-Drive provides technical assistance to Team APEV with Monster Sport Pikes Peak EV Challenge. Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is said to be the harshest motor race in the world.
In the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, SIM-Drive contributed to Team APEV winning a championship in electric division by introducing a 4 wheel independent control system, a controller that realizes optimal drive power distribution and reduction of energy consumption.
By challenging this race, SIM-Drive's world-class technological capability and philosophy becomes known all over the world.