Rinspeed iChange Concept

Rinspeed iChange Concept - Front View

Rinspeed iChange Concept - Side View

Rinspeed iChange Concept - Rear Angle View

Rinspeed iChange Concept - Rear View

Rinspeed iChange Concept - Side Open Door View

World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009 (March 5 to 15): The Swiss powerhouse Rinspeed presents 2009 Rinspeed iChange Concept, the world’s first car in which the body adapts itself to the number of passengers on board. For Rinspeed boss Frank M. Rinderknecht, the vehicle is more than just a clever concept. “The” iChange is a symbol of the fundamental transformation of the automotive industry worldwide. And it is clear that only those companies will survive, that innovative responses have been developed to meet the demands of a new automotive time. “The visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht is convinced that the days have gone giant gasguzzling the end:” The iChange is a signal for the impending global changes to the individual mobility. We must be willing to meet these challenges with new ideas .”We have designed and built an extremely flexible vehicle. In him we have established the themes of diversity and ever-changing demand for energy to their logical conclusions.” The result is a compact, lightweight, zero-emission cars with greatly reduced power.The basic idea behind the iChange “: The energy consumption in a vehicle usually depends on the weight, the type of engine used, and its aerodynamic characteristics. The engineering company that builds traditional Esoro Rinspeed concept car is a very light car with a weight of built only 1,050 kg. To power the car, the Swiss specialist decided on an electric motor. The idea of the pop-up rear axle is designed to reflect the significant impact of aerodynamics play in fuel consumption.While other car ferry ever to their outdoor space for up to seven passengers, even if it has only the implementation of a single soul iChange inflated via an Adaptive Body. The only rider is in a teardrop-shaped cars that optimal aerodynamic properties and thus provides a low transport energy consumption. If more than one person needed to be behind the expansion provides space for two passengers moved. As a result of the increased weight and aerodynamics no longer optimal energy consumption is growing – but only for the time that passengers actually on board.The energy for the electric motor comes from lithium-ion batteries that are available in two different configurations stack for short and long distance. The electric motor of iChange “produces 150kW, can the car a top speed of 220 km / h. The sprint drive from zero to 100 km / h takes a little more than four seconds. This impressive performance is achieved with a six-speed transmission Pre-Selection of Subaru WRX car. The central question of Siemens AG (Corporate Technology, CT) provided the integration technology for the motor / generator, electronics and battery connector interface. Siemens has long been one of the world’s leading companies in the energy and eco- technology with groundbreaking concepts for electric propulsion systems have been.’s products, the entire value chain cover from power generation to distribution to consumption. The gearbox and drive train are lubricated with environmentally friendly lubricants made by Motorex. custom-made lightweight 17 “and 18″ forged wheels with aerodynamic covers provided by a light alloy wheels AEZ-specialists available. Pirelli P Zero tires in sizes 215/40-17 245/40-18 and size for the back for optimum grip.A first tour shows that the concept car has no doors. The entire roof section of the electric car is only 1.03 meters high tilts forward to allow passengers on board. Also missing everyday items like a key. Their role is an iPhone from Apple, which also controls most functions of the vehicle met. The “iChange” differs dramatically from conventional cars to the smallest detail: In the heart of the concept car, the pioneering Next Generation Harman / Kardon is infotainment system. The system uses an innovative technology, Intel processor provides minimal power consumption. The same applies to the Harman / Kardon audio system efficiency.This revolutionary technology meets the highest demands on sound quality, weighs less than traditional systems and at the same time only a fraction of the energy. This opens the door to a new dimension of energy efficiency. The management of the navigation system is also extremely environmentally friendly: The system calculates the most energy efficient route and gives instructions realistic 3D view.

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