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Crawling Spherical Subcompacts

Crab Concept Car Has the Agility for Urban and Off-Road Journeys

— October 6, 2011 — Autos
The fact that cornering and parking is so difficult for many drivers has to say at least something about the underdeveloped agility and maneuverability of the modern vehicle. Solving this problem, the three-wheeler Crab concept car is composed in such a way that dramatically reinvents the assembly and the mechanics of the automobile of the future.

Primarily, the size of this pod-like subcompact gives it an adept nimbleness that can cope with chaotic traffic conditions, obscene parking circumstances and unpredictable terrain. It can react quickly and adjust unrestrictedly, providing the operator with a 360 degree view of his surroundings. One of the most clever features of Andrea Filogonio's design is the tiny balls that line the two front wheels of the vehicle. They allow the Crab concept car to move perpendicular to the roads so that even parallel parking is swift as a pinch.
Trend Themes
1. Agile Subcompacts - The development of compact vehicles with enhanced agility and maneuverability offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in urban transportation.
2. Reinvented Assembly - Exploring and reimagining the assembly and mechanics of vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry.
3. 360-degree View Technology - The integration of 360-degree view technology in vehicles enables enhanced situational awareness and opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Mobility - The concept of agile subcompacts has potential implications for the urban mobility industry, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in transportation solutions.
2. Automotive Manufacturing - Exploring reinvented assembly methods in the automotive manufacturing industry can lead to disruptive innovation in vehicle production and design.
3. Automotive Technology - The adoption of 360-degree view technology in vehicles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive technology sector, enhancing safety and driving experiences.
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