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Discover 63 award-winning designs tagged Vehicle on Industrial Design Magazine.

CrickIT Personal transport aid

CrickIT

CrickIT is an electric personal vehicle designed for travel in cities and historical centres. CrickIT has two modes. In vehicle mode, the rider leans on the frame, holds the handlebars and steers by leaning, reaching a top speed of 15 kilometres per hour. In transport mode, the vehicle is guided from the outside and carries loads of up to 250 kilograms at a lower speed. The shell is made of polycarbonate and carbon, with plastic and aluminium parts, to keep the weight low. A gel battery and a tracking system are included. CrickIT folds down for storage in a car boot.

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Spirit city electric vehicle

Spirit

Spirit is a compact electric city car designed for crowded urban streets. The body measures 2245 by 1290 by 1570 millimetres, so parking and passing through narrow lanes become easier. A semi-load bearing frame and a birdcage structure protect the passenger space. Four independent suspensions and four disc brakes support stable and comfortable driving. The motor has a maximum output of 15 kilowatts. The inner and outer covering parts are made of recyclable plastic and formed by injection moulding, which keeps the vehicle light and reduces energy use.

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MG Assos Electric Car

MG Assos

MG Assos is an electric car designed for four people. The car carries spare lithium ion batteries that are activated when the main battery is consumed, providing energy for an additional period and helping to avoid stranding. The spare batteries are portable and can be charged from common sockets, and three sockets are provided inside the vehicle. A sliding door system allows all occupants to leave the car at the same time. The wheel rim shape refers to kundekari, a traditional motif whose name means to hold or grasp. The stop lamps take their form from sea waves.

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