The Polestar Cladrus concept car has been designed by Harshul Verma as an electric vehicle with the near-future of transportation in mind. The electric vehicle boasts a graphene-based battery and is equipped with with solar panels built right into the roof to passively capture solar energy during drives or when parked. The vehicle is imagined with Level 5 autonomy thanks to a Waymo-inspired sensor hub mounted on the roof.
The Polestar Cladrus concept car maintains an almost Scandinavian design that's cutting-edge and sleek with an impressive interior cabin to boot. Passengers can thus enjoy a relaxing in-car experience by resting, enjoying a glass of wine or simply looking out the panoramic windows to enjoy the surrounding landscape as they travel.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Solar-powered Autonomous Vehicles
- The intersection of renewable energy and autonomous driving technology presents opportunities in both industries.
- Graphene-based Batteries
- The use of graphene-based batteries enable longer driving ranges and faster charging times, disrupting the traditional automotive battery industry.
- In-car Experience
- As autonomous vehicles become more prevalent, the focus will shift from driving performance to passenger experience, creating opportunities for innovation in interior design and in-car entertainment.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- The automotive industry has the opportunity to embrace renewable energy and innovative battery technologies to reduce carbon emissions and improve user experience.
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can collaborate with the automotive industry to integrate solar power with electric vehicles, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can leverage the growing trend of autonomous vehicles as a new platform for providing immersive and engaging experiences for passengers.
