'VOLTERRA Global Technologies,' an electric motorcycle manufacturer based in the United States, has enlisted the help of students from the Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Turin, Italy, to design a fully electric touring motorcycle. The project took place during the first semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, with 25 transportation design students at IED submitting concepts for a two-wheeled bike concept, knowing it would fall under the VOLTERRA Motors brand.
The winning design was selected for further development and is expected to have a range of over 250 miles, with a modern and sleek appearance and cutting-edge user interface technology. Volterra is committed to developing clean alternatives in the power sports industry while maintaining the range, safety, and riding sensations of traditional gasoline-powered motorcycles. The IED is an international group with 12 campuses in Italy, Spain, and Brazil. It focuses on teaching students to be ahead of the curve through a combination of theory and practice, using design as a universal language for change.
Image Credit: VOLTERRA Motors
What's Driving This Trend
- Collaborative Design
- Collaborative design initiatives between businesses and educational institutions allow for innovative ideas and fresh perspectives on traditional industries.
- Electric Vehicle Technologies
- Development of electric vehicle technologies for traditional, gasoline-powered transportation industries offers opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Sustainable Power Sources
- Incorporation of sustainable power sources within the power sports industry allows for sustainable transportation alternatives that meet both consumer and environmental needs.
Who This Affects Most
- Electric Motorcycle Manufacturing
- Electric motorcycle manufacturers must incorporate modern interface technologies to remain competitive in the evolving electric vehicle market.
- Transportation Design
- Collaboration between transportation design students and manufacturers offers opportunities to innovate and disrupt traditional transportation industries.
- Power Sports Industry
- Incorporation of sustainable and electric power alternatives within the power sports industry offers opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves and meet growing consumer demand for sustainable transportation options.
