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Movito - Electric Sooter |
Category: Transportation |
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Tai Chiem
Melbourne, AU
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Page Views: 175
Votes: 17
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Entered: 10/15/2008
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As
we
head
toward
a
greener
future,
transport
design
is
facing
an
evolution
towards
more
environmentally
friendly
vehicles.
If
society’s
push
and
increasing
public
awareness
is
any
indication,
then
the
future
of
transport
appears
to
belong
to
smaller
vehicles
using
hybrid
and
fully
electric
motors
to
reduce
carbon
output.
This
concept
is
a
scooter
based
around
an
electric
in
wheel
motor,
a
hubless
front
wheel
and
a
modular
base
system.
The
scooter’s
architecture
is
completely
overhauled
allowing
for
a
fresh
and
innovative
design
approach,
expressing
lightness
and
movement
in
elegant
form.
Named
Movito,
it
is
designed
for
the
dense
urban
landscape
of
the
future
appealing
to
trendsetters.
Hip,
young
and
elegant,
it
is
‘green’
without
compromise
on
style.
The
aim
is
to
express
city
living
at
its
finest
-
Get
on
and
go,
perfect
for
traveling
short
distances
in
and
around
the
city.
One
of
the
key
technologies
used
to
reduce
harmful
emissions
is
an
in-wheel
motor
developed
by
Australia’s
CSIRO
and
currently
utilized
in
solar
powered
racing
cars.
The
design
boasts
98%
efficiency,
higher
than
any
other
in-wheel
motor.
It
is
light
weight
with
direct
drive
that
eliminates
drive
train
loss
and
has
a
component
weight
of
6kgs.
The
use
of
an
in-wheel
motor
has
allowed
for
an
overhaul
of
the
scooter’s
architecture
freeing
up
space
and
weight
to
allow
for
a
more
dynamic
shape
and
form
factor.
Powered
by
Li-ion
batteries
stored
in
the
central
body
it
is
charged
via
a
charging
mat.
Another
key
technology
is
the
use
of
a
hubless
front
wheel
offering
greater
precision
when
riding.
Based
on
technology
developed
by
Osmos,
the
orbital
wheel’s
steering
pin
is
designed
around
a
second
large
bearing
in
the
hollow
section
of
the
circular
runner.
Steering
is
achieved
by
this
inner
bearing
and
the
arms
that
attach
the
wheel
to
the
main
body.
Movito
features
modern
technological
conveniences
such
as
an
integrated
CPU
and
organic
LED
touch
screen
allowing
the
rider
to
customize
the
scooter
to
their
personal
preference.
Connect
wirelessly
to
the
Internet,
access
GPS
and
iPod
dock
to
listen
to
music.
A
key
innovation
is
the
modular
base
system
that
allows
for
multiple
‘bodies’
to
be
attached
to
a
common
base.
This
caters
to
those
who
want
a
little
more
storage,
leg-room
or
a
traditional
driving
experience.
Alternate
‘bodies’
can
be
attached
to
a
single
base,
or,
two
bases
can
be
placed
parallel
with
a
larger
body
positioned
on
top
turning
the
scooter
into
a
comfy
two
seater
mini-car.
The
drive
by
wire
technology
eliminates
mechanical
linkages
between
the
steering;
instead,
it’s
controlled
by
a
tritium
controller.
Comprised
of
lightweight
yet
sturdy
materials,
the
main
body
is
composed
of
a
carbon
fibre
reinforced
composite.
Used
commonly
in
the
manufacture
of
scooters,
it
is
lightweight
yet
sturdy
with
aesthetic
appeal.
This
material
is
carried
down
to
the
base
which
is
made
of
carbon
fibre
reinforced
plastic
over
a
steel
frame
chasis,
offering
added
strength
and
load
bearing
capabilities.
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Meet the Entrant, Tai Chiem
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Contact Email: tchi6@hotmail.com |
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Profession: Engineer/Designer |
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My Website: http://coroflot.com/tchi6... |
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Number of times entering contest previously: 0
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Design Tools:
Pencil and Paper
Image rendering software
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Software used:
Alias
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Tai's favorite design tool:
Pen and paper
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Tai's hobbies and activities:
Design, movies, the future
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What role does Tai believe product design plays in creating a better future?
Its the most important
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Hardware used for design:
Dell
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