smart Vision EQ – the future of car sharing?

31 August 2017

According to the creators, by 2030, smart will be unmanned

Unmanned vehicles is definitely the main trend for today. Although completely reliable and stable of these systems at the moment are not yet available, work in this direction lead all major automakers. Left in the side of the smart brand Daimler, especially since his main audience is young people.

For the motor show in Frankfurt has developed a concept smart car smart Vision EQ, of course, with electric. On dimensions the novelty is comparable with the current generation coupe smart ForTwo –  2699х1720х1535 mm, wheel base length not reported.

The main purpose of the vehicle – work in networks of car sharing, and as used to control a voice or a smartphone (steering wheel and pedals is declared a relic of the past)), the rights "to the driver" have not necessarily.

In front of the passengers – a huge 24-inch screen, plus two more personal smaller screen at 4 inches. Minimalist interior dominated by white color and a number of accessories rose gold is designed for two passengers, and it is not separate chairs, and the overall "stool" with a retractable armrest.

From interesting details – fully transparent doors of guillotine type, open back, and they can be projected various images, as well as on the panel in front of the car, lighting equipment and rear window. Interactive car in every sense of the word.

The motor energizes the Li-ion battery with a capacity of 30 kWh, which should provide more than enough reserve. Interestingly, in the absence of passengers, smart Vision EQ self-detects nearest station inductive charging (UAV...), going to her and charged, waiting for customers.