The first thing that struck me about the design of this eco-micro car was its aerodynamic appeal. Seems that other electric car designers have forgotten that pushing air consumes energy--whether it's fossil or electric. So the less air pushed, the longer the onboard energy will last.
This is the VW Citizen. The tiny wheels are concealed behind aerodynamic body forms and the whole car reminds me of a teardrop or airfoil--both very efficient designs.
Implications - REPETITION.
This eco-micro car was designed with the urban gridlock in mind. This hybrid car has batteries in addition to hydrogen fuel cells. This is a marvelous concept that will surely shape urban commuting.
Aerodynamic Micro Cars
VW CitiZen Hybrid
Trend Themes
1. Aerodynamic Design - Designing cars with aerodynamic appeal to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency.
2. Hybrid Cars - Combining batteries and hydrogen fuel cells to create hybrid cars for urban commuting.
3. Urban Commuting - Creating eco-micro cars specifically designed for efficient urban commuting in gridlock situations.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to develop and market aerodynamically designed micro cars.
2. Renewable Energy Industry - Opportunity for the renewable energy sector to provide batteries and hydrogen fuel cells for hybrid eco-micro cars.
3. Urban Transportation Industry - Opportunity for the urban transportation sector to integrate eco-micro cars into urban commuting solutions and reduce gridlock.