The Ferrari Luce surprises with unprecedented technology
The Ferrari Luce will debut intelligent traction control capable of evolving according to the ability of each driver
The arrival of the first fully electric Ferrari not only represents a change of era for the Italian firm. It also opens the door to technologies that until recently seemed reserved for the world of artificial intelligence and advanced assistance systems.
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One of the most striking new features of the future Ferrari Luce is related to the way it manages power.
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The Maranello brand has developed a solution called eTrac that is not limited to controlling wheel slippage, but is also capable of progressively adapting to the driving style of each user.
System that evolves with you
The details were revealed by Raffaele de Simone, Ferrari's chief test driver, during an interview with the Australian media CarExpert.
“Our traction control starts from a fixed grip estimate, but then evolves according to the driver's ability,” de Simone explained. “If you are skilled enough, Sport mode can evolve into the Race mode of a sports car designed for the track,” he added.
The proposal is especially interesting because the vehicle does not offer a specific competition program among its traditional driving modes.
The intelligence behind eTrac
Although Ferrari has not revealed all the secrets of this technology, De Simone's statements suggest that the system continually analyzes the way you drive to adjust its behavior.
“My driving style is not yours,” De Simone continued. "The system is constantly evolving, helping you improve your skill and confidence. Drive with precision and the system will follow you, unlocking a higher level of power."
In other words, the more consistent and precise the driving, the more freedom the vehicle could give to take advantage of its features.
Four motors working at the same time
Part of the eTrac's effectiveness is due to the Luce's electrical architecture. According to the information available, the model will have four electric motors, one for each wheel.
This configuration allows the torque to be managed independently and extremely quickly. Ferrari can intervene on a specific wheel without altering the behavior of the others, achieving much more precise corrections than those of conventional systems.