Our Concept Car

AKXY uses engineering resin as a substitute for metal materials, which lowers vehicle weight. It also features exceptionally comfortable artificial leather on its car seats and an in-vehicle communication system that employs all kinds of voice processing technologies. It is equipped with 26 of our company’s wide-ranging components and systems, many of which can be installed on mass-produced vehicles. The car is additionally equipped with cutting-edge technology that has potential for commercialization in line with automotive industry trends for safe driving and accident prevention, including a contactless vital sign sensing system that is able to detect the pulse of drivers without their being aware of it, and CO₂ sensors to monitor the in-car environment.

Comprising a variety of Asahi Kasei fiber products, plastics, and sensors, AKXY POD embodies the company's concept for the future of passenger comfort, safety, and security inside vehicles. It is designed to inspire drivers by enabling them to directly experience the future vehicle space through the senses of touch, sight, sound, and smell. The design also embodies Asahi Kasei's vision for connecting vehicles with materials and connecting passengers with nature as an expression of harmony with the natural environment.

The conceptual pillars of the AKXY2 are the “three Ss,” which are essential factors in increasing the value of automobiles. The three Ss are “Sustainability” in automotive life cycle, “Satisfaction” with automobiles, and “Society” to think of next level integration of vehicles into everyday lives.