Lexus Nuaero
Futuristiskt koncept
Katamaran för vägen med touchscreen som instrumentpanel och gas/broms vid ratten. Låt oss presentera ett framtidskoncept av svenske Jon Rådbrink.Idén är en framtidsvision med en del ganska udda lösningar. Eller vad sägs om en touchscreen där de olika reglagen kan flyttas runt för bästa ergonomi. Eller elmotorer(?) i varje hjulhus och en kaross som är utformad för bästa luftmotstånd.Vidare är pedalerna borttagna för att istället skötas via ratten genom att skjuta den framåt eller dra bakåt. Anledningen till detta ska vara att händerna är bättre lämpade för bilkörning än kombinationen händer/fötter.Film och mer ingående information (från designern) under "Läs mer".NUAERO: (pronounced “no-ero”) represents new aerodynamics.My final project at the Vehicle Design Dept. at the Royal College of Art is about creating a design that visually communicates sustainability through its form.“As the environmental issues do close in, the days of vroom-vroom and big engines are gonna go away.” Kevin Gaskell, CEO, EurotaxGlass’s InternationalThe core of concept of sustainability is efficiency. In the future we will have to have vehicles that are efficient in every way; from their efficient use of and lightness in materials, their efficient form and architecture, to their efficient use of fuel and resources.My Lexus Nuaero concept proposes a new design language to communicate ecological efficiency through an architecture inspired by aerodynamics. I’ve been looking at different basic principles and ideas about aerodynamic efficiency and then combined them into a unique vehicle architecture. Usually aerodynamics is a final stage in car design, so this project kind of started where most projects finish.The final design features a flowing catamaran underbody - made possible by in-wheel motors and hub-center steering - that ends in a massive venturi tunnel between the rear wheels. A super low-drag body is achieved by using an airfoil (wing profile) center, that blends between the nearly flat rearward tapered sides. To smoothly guide the air around the cabin, the angle of attack of the airfoil is optimized for efficiency while creating negative lift.The design language of the Lexus Nuaero concept consist of two parts: Visual Aerodynamics and Contrasting Elements. The idea of combining seemingly contrasting elements in harmony comes from the local and global acceptance of Japanese-inspired design and cultural form (Toyota J-Factor).This design paradox can be found in the contrast between the geometric side surfaces and the organic volumes in-between. The glazed side layers are inspired by building facades to give depth and to erase the border between the interior and the exterior.The spacious interior is centered around a multi-point touch screen dashboard where you can re-arrange the controls and information as you like it. The drive-by-wire steering pad is designed to focus on your hands. Its form controls the way you interact with it; to improve safety when driving. Your fine motor skills are far more advanced in your hands than in your feet, so all controls are located in the steering wheel. Since the car is powered by electrical motors, there is no transmission and you break intuitively by pushing the steering wheel away from your body.The Lexus Nuaero has the dimensional impact of a luxury car, with an overall length of 4730 mm and a wheelbase of 3300 mm. The width is 1999 mm and the height is 1245 mm. But, in spite of its large presence, the approximated weight of just over 800 kg is not far from that of a SMART fortwo. I believe that this design paradox of low weight and large presence could be the way we’ll define premium in the future.
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Erik Svensson
ons. 20 aug 2008, 08:45
4 kommentarer till artikeln
Intressant och nytänkande koncept. Rent praktiskt ser jag dock ett par stora brister. De stora framskärmarna/A-stolparna dödar väl väldigt mycket av sikten snett framåt? Mindre bra vid korsningar mao. Och de gigantiska dörrarna känns knasiga med tanke på det lilla kupéutrymmet. Men vad sjutton, som en designövning är den riktigt najs!
av Freddo, onsdag 20 augusti 2008 kl 11:15
Nya Batmobile?
av Croulie, onsdag 20 augusti 2008 kl 21:34
den var ju ganska snygg faktiskt, hade nog föredragit en köenigsegg.
av vision, torsdag 21 augusti 2008 kl 10:20
fastforward: Om detta är det fulaste du sett så har du nog inte sett många bilar. Spana in valfri Ssang Yong och du kommer att ta tillbaka ditt uttalande! :) Men jag gillar liknelsen med gamle Dartans TIE-fighter!
av Freddo, torsdag 21 augusti 2008 kl 23:24
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