Citroen Eco Luxury Vehicle
By Ankit Prashar | Jan 21st, 2010 | Tags: Ankit Prashar, citroen, Coventry, eco, IED, luxury
About the concept:
The Citroën Eco-Luxury concept is a design study for a futuristic luxury vehicle which features a 1+2 seating layout, an electric powertrain and a textured glass-roof inspired from the works of French Architect, Jean Nouvel.
The idea behind the project was to create a vehicle that could offer extravagant levels of luxury to its passengers and yet be sustainable.
The exterior design of the car provides a fresh take on the Citroen design language. The car has a unique shoulder line which takes its inspiration from the wing-structure of a bat. The front-end design is inspired by the double-chevron logo and gives a new meaning to the brand identity.
This Zero-Emission vehicle adopts lightweight green materials and an electric powertrain with in-wheels hub-motors powered by Lithium-ion batteries.
The batteries have an extended range; thanks to an on-board fuel cell component which charges the batteries when the charge falls below a certain level.
Photovoltaic panels on the hood harness enough energy to power the in-car electric and lighting systems.
The interior of the car offers a unique 1+2 seating layout which ensures maximum individual space to the rear passengers.
About Ankit Prashar:
Ankit Prashar is an Indian National who has recently graduated as an Automotive Designer from the Coventry School of Art & Design. He also undertook the 1st year of the course at I.E.D, in Turin, Italy.
His past experience includes a 15-week placement at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
He is currently looking for internship and freelance opportunities.
