MHI to Launch Latest ETC Unit Model "MOBE-700"

The MOBE-700 has three main features. First, like the preceding MOBE-600, the card slot is "line-illuminated" to enable quick visual confirmation of the card slot position and the ETC OBE's operating status even in darkness without interior illumination. Second, the operating buttons are placed to the upper right above the card slot, which makes installation possible to various places in the vehicle, including discreet area or underfoot of the driver's seat. Third, the MOBE-700 is elegantly designed with a wavy line pattern that adds a touch of class to any vehicle interior.

The main unit is of compact dimensions: 70 millimeters (mm) in width, 105mm in height and 17mm in depth. It is available in a choice of two colors: standard black or navy blue, MHI's corporate color.

Among a host of other features, the MOBE-700 adopts an antenna with built-in LED that can be attached to the windshield or dashboard without any special attachments. It also features voice guidance (in Japanese), notification by melody, card withdraw omit prevention warning (ON/OFF switchable), usage record confirmation, cumulative amount notification, etc. The unit can also be linked to the vehicle's GPS system for added convenience.

As of end-November, the number of new ETC OBE setups in Japan has reached 44 million units. The average utilization rates on Japanese highways is over 80%, and continual demand, including replacement demand, is expected. MHI will continue to add new core models to its lineup to respond ever more precisely to the broad needs of ETC users.