Compact Next-Gen EVs

Panasonic Showed a Conceptual Small Mobility Vehicle at CES 2019

SPACe_C was exhibited at CES 2019 as a small mobility vehicle concept from Panasonic Corporation based on the new 48V ePowertrain platform for small EVs.

The new platform represents significant improvements from the model that was presented at last year's Consumer Electronics Show. As the demand for electric vehicles only continues to grow, the platform boasts the ability to support the needs of various lifestyles and regions.

Some of the potential applications for a small mobility vehicle like SPACe_C include delivering e-commerce goods or temperature-controlled foods, educating riders as they move from location to location, hosting pop-ups or at the very least, offering a compact and efficient way for people to get around in a modern world.

Compact Evs
The demand for electric vehicles and the potential for applications such as delivering e-commerce goods or temperature-controlled foods suggest the need for smaller, efficient EVs like Panasonic's SPACe_C.
48V Epowertrain Platforms
The improvements made to Panasonic's 48V ePowertrain platform for small EVs provide an opportunity for other companies to create their own versions of compact EVs with enhanced capabilities.
Smart Mobility
As smart cities become more prevalent, compact EVs like Panasonic's SPACe_C could play a significant role in offering a sustainable, efficient mode of transportation for urban areas.

Industries Being Reshaped

Automotive
Automotive companies have the opportunity to explore the demand for smaller, sustainable EVs like Panasonic's SPACe_C and incorporate innovative features into their own designs.
Logistics
Logistics companies can leverage compact EVs like the SPACe_C for efficient delivery of e-commerce goods or temperature-controlled foods in urban areas, potentially reducing carbon emissions and increasing delivery speed.
Education
Universities or other educational institutions can explore the idea of using small mobility vehicles like the SPACe_C as a platform for mobile education, potentially bringing courses or hands-on experiences directly to students.
SCORE
3.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 56%
Activity 48%
Freshness 8%

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