Chances are that the Hexa concept car is the only vehicle ever designed after a golf ball. Designer Bez Dimitri took the dimples off of a golf ball and put them onto the roof of his concept. The result is a car with a lower drag coefficient that also takes longer to heat up.
Being able to slice more efficiently through air is a good thing, especially since the Hexa concept car is solar powered. Powering a car using the energy of the sun is dicey at best, so it only makes sense to design a car that will be able to maximize mpgs. Like all good concept cars, the Hexa will probably never become a reality. Still, its unique rooftop could serve as an inspiration to auto manufacturers looking to take some of the drag off of electric vehicles.
What's Driving This Trend
- Dimpled Rooftops
- Opportunity for auto manufacturers to reduce drag and improve energy efficiency in electric vehicles by incorporating dimpled rooftops.
- Solar-powered Cars
- Opportunity to explore and enhance solar-powered vehicles to maximize energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional fuel sources.
- Concept Car Design
- Opportunity for designers to draw inspiration from unconventional sources, like golf balls, to create innovative and eco-friendly vehicle designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- Automobile companies can incorporate dimpled rooftops and solar power technology to improve the fuel efficiency and sustainability of their vehicles.
- Renewable Energy
- Renewable energy industry can research and develop advanced solar power systems specifically designed for automotive applications.
- Product Design
- Designers can explore unconventional inspirations, like the Hexa concept car, to create disruptive and eco-friendly designs for various industries, including automotive and transportation.
