http://jalopnik.com/the-fully-autonomous-electric-smart-fortwo-concept-car-1798631981 The Fully-Autonomous Electric Smart ForTwo Concept Car Has A Grille That Will Greet You With 'Hey' September 5, 2017 Ryan Felton
[images https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/hcoabsnoggmeqqtqefeh.jpg Photo: Daimler https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/btf6qjxpz5ciwpwtldso.jpg https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/q0zqbjhbfmkkvuxnuxmq.jpg https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/javo2finkawettfrouz4.jpg https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/xgoigjxcsvbdlq8ags28.jpg ] Mercedes-Benz has received some shit lately over the new Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Cabrio, which doesn’t jibe well for the tiny car subsidiary, which intends to sell only electric vehicles starting in 2018. But electric Smart cars make perfect sense—they’re meant for cities after all—and a new autonomous all-electric Smart concept shows how they can work in a future robotcar-dominated world. Called the Smart Vision EQ ForTwo, the Daimler Group feels it takes a “logical step” toward jettisoning a steering wheel and pedals. It’s pegged as an all-in-one mobility option—an all-electric, fully-autonomous ride that can be hailed by passengers looking to get around town. The car’s design looks like it was made with downtown cores in mind, however quirky some of the concepts may be. Instead of a sleek grille, for example, there’s a display panel that can greet passengers with pleasantries. “Hey David,” one example reads in a photo of the concept. Next to the greeting, there’s a photo. (That’s surely one way to cut down on people getting in the wrong Uber or Lyft.) The car clearly has ride-hailing or car sharing services in mind; Daimler mentions its car2go platform in a press release announcing the concept car, saying it can rely on “swam intelligence”—an idea that the car can constantly be in motion and called upon where needed—to make finding a ride easy. Those transparent doors may seem a bit off-putting, with an uninhibited look inside. Smart says they’re coated with a film that can be activated by touch and display information to passengers in the car. The wing doors pivot over the rear axle, making for what Smart says is easier access into the car. If the car’s unoccupied, basic information—current events, the weather—could be displayed outward. The grille on the front can communicate to pedestrians on the road when it’s OK to cross, that the car’s en route to a destination, and can show if only one or two car passengers are inside (because options like UberPOOL or Lyft Line are apparently permanent in the future). The interior has a minimalist, roomy appearance that’s appropriate for a fully-autonomous car. Without a steering wheel or pedals, the center dash is left with only a wide 24" screen that sits inside a gold frame. It’s futuristic and carries a cool, blue-heavy color scheme. (For a car that Smart says will have “unprecedented” individualization, I’m wondering if things could be brightened up in the interior.) The lounge seat looks like something out of a modern office, or maybe IKEA. Smart says it allows for two passengers, and if, say, both occupants are trying to catch a pooled ride around town, there’s a retractable armrest to create some sort of barrier on the seat. It’s still a concept, but it’s sensible for Smart. If fully-autonomous cars are going to be on the road by next decade for ride-hailing purposes, a compact Smart vehicle seems like an obvious suitor. [© jalopnik.com] https://www.designboom.com/technology/smart-vision-eq-fortwo-autonomous-electric-concept-carsharing-08-30-2017/ smart vision EQ fortwo is an autonomous electric concept for 'the future of car sharing' 08-30-2017 [images https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/smart-designboom-03.jpg https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/smart-designboom-07.jpg https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/smart-designboom-05.jpg https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/smart-designboom-10.jpg it can be summoned using your smart phone or mobile device https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/smart-designboom-11.jpg the EQ fortwo contains a recharable lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 30kWh https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/smart-designboom-12.jpg the doors have a wing-like pivot over the rear axle, reducing likely collisions with passing cyclists and pedestrians https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/smart-designboom-13.jpg by making steering wheels and pedals obsolete, the interior can become more spacious ] the smart vision EQ fortwo is highly flexible, efficient form of transportation that provides a new perspective on individualized, urban mobility and local public transport. the fully-autonomous, electric vehicle dispenses with the traditional steering wheel and pedals. this EQ fortwo concept is glimpse into the possible future of car sharing as it’s able to pick up its passengers from a desired location and transport them to their destination — freed from the task of traditional driving. the smart vision EQ fortwo is a highly flexible, efficient form of transportation the smart vision EQ fortwo is summoned using a mobile device and exterior surface displays make it easy for one to recognize their individualized car. this particular concept car has a particularly interesting ‘black panel grille’ at its front and side projection surfaces, that aid in communication between car and passenger. it serves to both add a personal touch, and to communicate with other road users (e.g. information for pedestrians crossing the road). the doors of the concept car are coated with a film that can be activated as required. if the car is unoccupied, information about local events, the weather, news or the time can be displayed. it provides a new perspective on individualized, urban mobility and local public transport the concept embodies the future of urban, automotive luxury and convenience. the recharable lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 30kWh. when not in use, the EQ fortwo can find its own way to a charging station. in an alternative effort to more effectively use energy, this concept car demonstrates essential elements that make it a viable option for the car2go system. smart works to transform ‘urban traffic’ into ‘city flow’ in the future. EQ fortwo not only benefits the individual users, but also the public at large, cities, and municipal authorities — target groups for future car sharing concepts from smart. the fully-autonomous, electric vehicle dispenses with the traditional steering wheel and pedals smart’s vision seeks to not only minimize the overall mass of the vehicle, but also maximize the interior space for passenger comfort, embracing the minimalist design of many of the brand’s vehicles. to save additional space, the doors have a wing-like pivot over the rear axle — also reducing likely collisions with passing cyclists and pedestrians. by making steering wheels and pedals obsolete, the interior can become more spacious. the dashboard in the smart vision EQ fortwo is replaced by a 24 inch screen. the interior also prioritizes intelligent stowage, providing easily accessible storage options for easy accessibility and tightening straps for larger belongings. the EQ fortwo concept is a glimpse into the possible future of car sharing smart is presenting a concept vehicle from the EQ brand at the 2017 frankfurt motor show as part of mercedes-benz commitment to releasing ten new electric cars into production before 2022. it’s able to pick up its passengers from a desired location and transport them to their destination the ‘black panel grille’ and side projection surfaces aid in communication between car and passenger if the car is unoccupied, information about local events, the weather, news are displayed the concept car embodies the future of urban, automotive luxury and convenience the EQ fortwo can find its own way to a charging station ... [© designboom.com] https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/30/smarts-autonomous-concept-car-literally-says-hello/ Smart's autonomous concept car literally says “Hello” Smart's concept of a future autonomous vehicle is, as you might expect from .... 10 new electric vehicles into production by 2022, and something like this seems a ... ... https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/30/smarts-autonomous-concept-car-literally-says-hello/ Smart’s autonomous concept car literally says “Hello” Aug 30, 2017 Smart has already announced plans to reveal an autonomous, pure-electric concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but now the vehicle has a name. The Smart ... ... http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112412_the-smart-vision-eq-fortwo-is-a-self-driving-electric-matchmaker The Smart Vision EQ Fortwo is a self-driving electric matchmaker Aug 30, 2017 Ahead of its global unveiling at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, Smart on Wednesday took the wraps off of an urban-oriented, self-driving electric concept car ... 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