Chrysler Halcyon: the future of the electric car

Chrysler delivered Chrysler Halcyon Conceptvision of the brand’s future.

In the 1950s and 1960s, auto shows were full of concept cars that made visitors dream about the possible future of cars and that were rarely followed in the real world.

Today Electric cars seem to have opened up manufacturers in a new race intended to present to their customers what the cars we will drive in the coming years will be, with models that are increasingly attractive and imaginative.

Halcyon is the name of the model presented by Chrysler. It has future decision structure with great effect, great attention to environmental sustainabilityit offers a vision of the increasing freedom of driving and the technology of the future.

The core of the Halcyon Concept is STLA Large platform by Stellantis, which supports bodywork with futuristic cuts and a clear focus on aerodynamics, for one a style that looks straight out of a science fiction movie.

The Halcyon has four doors but could be a bigger car, with a front that recalls the designs of luxury car makers, a slimmer rear and one of the sexiest “B-sides” of the current fleet of cars which emphasizes the width of the car.

The dynamic LED headlight is flanked by frame wing attachments designed to direct airflow to ensure optimum aerodynamic performance in pursuit of freedom and performance. The windshield is also beautiful and extends from tail to tail, which takes on a subtle style of flashing like the front. The glass section makes up almost half of the entire surface of the car (45% to be correct) and it gives the impression, once you are seated in the car, of being in an open space and not of being confined inside the car. Aerodynamic research continues with the blade-shaped rear-view mirrors that house the camera and with an independent door that effectively eliminates the need for door handles. Couldn’t miss a active aerodynamic system, Active Aero, which features an aerodynamic sliding rear diffuser made of composite materials, a rear spoiler and air suspension to improve efficiency and driving dynamics. The 22-inch wheels have a unique design that recalls a turbine and are worn with low rolling resistance Pirelli 255/35R22 tires.

Goodbye worry pay

The bottom part includes inductive charging technologyas well as sensors that communicate with sensors a way to charge the battery and provide almost unlimited freedom.

Interior and variable geometry

To enable login, part of the roof opens like a gull’s wing and the effect of scenography, as well as having a practical decision. For rear vision, the camera acts as a rearview mirror by projecting the rear view onto the console and onto a movable screen above the footwell. The interior of the Chrysler Halcyon offers an almost 360-degree view and, in the words of the house itself, it offers charm. “Digital Detox”, and spaces without that many screens that seem to have led the search for models from other manufacturers. “Detox” is though only obvious, the cockpit is actually centered on a transparent display that crosses from pillar to pillarthe head-up display projects important information to the driver and passenger as one.

There is one 15.6-inch retractable screen which can be rotated vertically and horizontally which is used to start the car and get information quickly. The display is completely controlled by voice commands. It is clear The cockpit is capable of artificial intelligence and allows the driver to ask the car practically anything. The view is subjective and is expressed by an aero-powered steering wheel that folds up to disappear along with the pedals which retracts when the steering wheel is retracted to provide an environment that clearly has the ultimate in autonomous driving as its focus. Halcyon’s interior space is unrestricted, to ensure the right level of security is in place. Air bags around the passenger area, clear indeed, but guarded. Lighting also plays an important role in the new concept, especially if we think that in the “independent” use of the car our time will be devoted to something else and not driving. The transparent acrylic dashboard has shapes and forms that bend and diffuse the light produced by the LEDs it is also attached to doors, footwells and footwells.

Front seats they give a feeling of incredible lightness, they can be fully adapted and shaped to help the passenger even on long journeys and they can be completely removed to provide a large area for the back seata real salon. The rear seats can also be removed from the boot to make room for any shopping or our pets and more.

Sustainability in the middle

Chrysler insists and Halcyon make use sustainable material for 95% of the car such as the white suede of the seats, made of 73% PET bottles or the polyester fabric, Mélange Heather, 100% recycled. The
the interior floor is wooden Infused with microfiber cloths, wood can be found throughout the manufacturing process. Door sill and door beaten brass Black is an alternative to paint and reduces the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released during the painting process. The trunk area uses the same fabric wood. Halcyon ultimately involves the use of Lyten 800V lithium-sulfur EV batteries, which do not use nickel, cobalt or manganese.with a 60% reduction in carbon emissions compared to the best batteries currently on the market.

Technology driven, driven by technology

Chrysler went all in on technology Star for the development of the Halcyon technological suite: STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit and STLA AutoDrive they work in harmony to give concept users a unique experience that happens in different ways operating methods.

Inside of preparation methodsvirtual AI assistant from Stellantis plan your day to inform the driver about upcoming events and that connects the car with other connected devices, such as a smartphone or a smart home thermostat with which it synchronizes, for example, departures and arrivals. This method uses technology STLA Brain and SmartCockpit, the Intelligent Cabin Comfort feature analyzes the weather and uses personal preferences to set HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning for short) levels remotely. Predictive navigation synchronizes the owner’s calendar to define the best navigation path, based on real-time traffic, eliminating unnecessary input from the driver. The car recognizes the driver upon arrival using a biometric recognition system and uses lights and screens to welcome him.

In welcome/login modeThe driver is identified through the system facial biometrics which allows entry and use of the vehicle with doors that open and unlock independently. Biometric functions can also know if the driver is carrying a package or a bag and intuitively remove the seats to create space. Even the air suspension assist entry by lifting the vehicle at the right height to enable smooth and safe entry. Inside of driving conditions experience is defined that responds to the state and state of mind of the driver who will be able to use the system. STLA AutoDrive which enables level 4 autonomous driving o take control of the car and enjoy driving. The STLA AutoDrive platform enables level 4 driving capabilities and
predictive navigation and autonomous route management functions based on traffic conditions of this time. The steering wheel and pedals retract and the windshield can darken and darken to ensure privacy, perhaps taking advantage of the Stargazing job which the seats transform into a reclining position while the augmented reality mirror creates stars and constellations, or perhaps for a good night’s sleep before a particularly stressful meeting with a client. Of course it will also be possible watch movies and play video games take advantage of the customizable multimedia system.

In manual driving, the driver will be able to count on a series of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) that will ensure high driving safety while the holographic elements in the HUD will provide all the necessary information for the journey. There from mode will allowpark the car directly and put the seats and suspension in high condition, make the car leave smoothly. Consider the implementation of a pedestrian communication system, and light transmission of flashing arrows or stations displayed on the groundthrough the front light to ensure the safety of pedestrians near the car.

Like many concept cars of the past, the Halcyon won’t see the light of day as a finished product, but many of the technologies it contains will find their way into cars that will be produced in the coming years.