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May 29, 2023

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Revealed for the first time during CES 2018 and later on at the 2021 and 2023 shows, the Hyundai Mobis e-Corner System can make your vehicle move and rotate in ways you’ve never thought possible. This

Revealed for the first time during CES 2018 and later on at the 2021 and 2023 shows, the Hyundai Mobis e-Corner System can make your vehicle move and rotate in ways you’ve never thought possible. This ‘crabwalking’ technology made its first appearance two years ago in a GMC Hummer EV, leaving the automobile community awestruck. Today, the Japanese brand is testing a version of the revolutionary system on its very own Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV, and the results are impressive.

images courtesy of Hyundai Mobis

Essentially, the e-Corner System developed by Hyundai Mobis (see more here) is a four-wheel base that can rotate the tires at up to 90 degrees. This allows the vehicle to parallel park without a glitch, move sideways, drive diagonally, and even complete a whole spin on the spot with zero-turning momentum. The company emphasizes that its integrated technology is suitable for compact and mid-size electric cars, as well as SUVs. Depending on the type, the e-Corner module can be customized to fit into the vehicle’s foundation without taking up unnecessary space.

Fueling the ‘crabwalking’ system are four components: an electric damper, a Steer-By-Wire, a Brake-By-Wire, and an In-Wheel Motor. You can learn more about the e-Corner specs by watching the video below.

Still in its prototyping phase, the technology will likely not be launching anytime soon, but Hyundai Mobis is expecting — or rather, hoping — to kick off commercial production of the e-Corner System in 2025 (according to a statement made during the CES 2021 show).

project info:

name: e-Corner System

design: Hyundai Mobis | @mobis_worldwide