Progression of Thesis Development
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Freedom in Motion
Alias surfacing modeled by Roman Mistiuk
Scope of Project
As a graduate thesis, I sought to design an enticing vehicle-based solution to traffic in Los Angeles.
After reviewing many failed attempts at commuter-optimized vehicles, I discovered that they primarily combined the drawbacks of both cars and motorcycles while not sufficiently capturing the benefits.
Based on these findings, I created a new design for review and discovered one key insight shared by many: "I really want to use it, but I don't want to buy it." This led to a continuation of insights and further development that began as a vehicle fleet subscription membership, but ultimately became a semi-autonomous vehicle most effectively optimized by UBER.
For single passengers, the UBER NARO provides the fastest route across highways and through urban landscapes with the option to take the wheel for a unique, exhilarating driving experience.
For UBER it provides unmatched operating cost benefits in energy consumption (fuel) efficiency, space efficiency at charging pods, cue time to passengers, and vehicle inventory/passenger use costs.
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Currently people purchase their vehicle based upon multiple edge-case scenarios causing vehicles to be overbuilt for how they are actually used.
This vehicle is meant to break that barrier providing the missing link in personal transit. As the shared economy emerges this vehicle will provide new levels of transit freedom and an enticing commute experience.
A new, exciting, wide-open experience with room to maneuver
Study proven that lane-sharing is safer with more options to maneuver around obstructions.
EVERYTHING in nature leans into a turn
Cars create an UN-NATURAL sensation by leaning the wrong way into a turn, creating an unstable effect.
Because of it's unique package and powertrain, users get a premium parking anywhere they go.
Hyper efficient packaging built around the user.
Over four times the efficiency of a Tesla Model S. Get more for your power, especially if charging from off the grid.
About half the cost to lease versus a traditional sedan.
LARGE single right-hand butterfly door gives excellent in/egress and minimizes weight and parts count. A right-hand door also makes it safer when parallel parking.
Sufficient space for a second occupant or a full-size suitcase with carry-on.
Perfect for airport fleet applications.
The new subscription model
As people have access to a subscription model, vehicles will begin to be used more specifically according to their design. "The right tool for job."
Satellite charging stations will replace large parking lots at workplaces and marketplaces.
75% of commute journeys will continue to be for single passengers even after autonomy trends are in full force.
Vehicle designed to provide both the best experience for single-passenger users, and the most efficient operational margins for transit providers.
Autonomy will actually INCREASE the number of vehicles on the road furthering the need for space efficiency.
Primary Reasearch, Initial Sketches, Development
