The Resolve (Range of Electric Solution L-Category Vehicles) project is an ambitious new initiative, being championed by the European Union, that is aiming to encourage and expand the development of modular electric vehicles. It is hoped that people who normally drive or look to drive cars will see these electric vehicles as a good alternative for urban commuting.
One of the priorities for the project is to create low-cost vehicles, with vehicles also required to feature modular and scalable electric powertrains and battery architectures. It is hoped that by introducing powertrains and battery packs that can be shared by different manufacturers, electric vehicle commuting could be made seriously cheap, which is good news for urban commuters as well as the environment.
The project is manifesting as a collaboration between a number of automotive suppliers and universities from around Western and Eastern Europe, and shows that the impact of automobiles on the environment can be mitigated with cooperation and forward-thinking ideas.
Electric Track Vehicles
The Resolve Project is Developing Stable Four-Wheeler Vehicles
Trend Themes
1. Modular Electric Vehicles - The development of modular electric vehicles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry to create low-cost, scalable vehicles.
2. Shared Powertrains - Introducing powertrains and battery packs that can be shared by different manufacturers offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to reduce the cost of electric vehicle commuting.
3. Collaborative Initiatives - The Resolve project demonstrates that collaborative efforts between automotive suppliers and universities can lead to forward-thinking ideas that mitigate the impact of automobiles on the environment.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry has the opportunity to embrace modular electric vehicles and shared powertrains to create cost-effective and environmentally-friendly transportation options.
2. Electronics - The electronics industry can explore opportunities to develop modular and scalable electric powertrains and battery architectures for use in electric vehicles.
3. Education - The education industry can play a role in supporting collaborative initiatives like the Resolve project, which bring together universities and industry partners to drive innovation in sustainable transportation.