The Hexa Concept Car Cuts Through the Air Like a Golf Ball
Michael Hines — August 18, 2012 — Autos
References: artdim.over-blog & tuvie
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.
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.
Trend Themes
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Dimpled Rooftops — Opportunity for auto manufacturers to reduce drag and improve energy efficiency in electric vehicles by incorporating dimpled rooftops.
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Solar-powered Cars — Opportunity to explore and enhance solar-powered vehicles to maximize energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional fuel sources.
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Concept Car Design — Opportunity for designers to draw inspiration from unconventional sources, like golf balls, to create innovative and eco-friendly vehicle designs.
Industry Implications
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Automotive — Automobile companies can incorporate dimpled rooftops and solar power technology to improve the fuel efficiency and sustainability of their vehicles.
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Renewable Energy — Renewable energy industry can research and develop advanced solar power systems specifically designed for automotive applications.
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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.
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