Full FeedThe somewhat bizarre 360 degrees concept car
This new concept car is, to say the least, odd. In fact unless you were briefed beforehand it might take you a while to work out what it is; a concept car from Peugot cleverly disguised as a squashed drinks can. Nevertheless this façade is complimented by some very savvy specifications, some of which are given away by its name, the ‘Ozone’.
It’s name derives from the fact that its powered by ‘environmentally friendly’ hydrogen fuel cells which power the two electric motors, and in turn the large wheels which sit either side of the cabin. This two person cabin is both spacious and luxurious, and it goes some way to epitomizing the contemporary world in which we live today, which is only emphasized by the fact that this is controlled by a joystick!
However it is probably a good job that very few concept cars ever make it to mass production because this has many flaws that would make this very impractical. First, although the cabin doesn’t move when the car is moving when you brake hard, surely you would get at least a weird sensation? Also it would be somewhat disconcerting going at 70mph with two massive wheels 20cm away from your head, and these wheels surely also cause a safety issue if you were to hit someone? And also there are very few roads that would be wide enough to accommodate this car.
In conclusion: its a good concept, but little more than that due to its great practical shortfalls.
Via [GearFuse]
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Looks Impressive. I’m doubt that one day i’ll see this car on streets. But anyway design is shocking.
on July 1, 2008 at 03:34 AM - LINKHello
I’m real sorry if I sound a bit stupid but am I meant to be looking at a car? I really can’t make it out - it still looks like a pencil case to me (a very nice looking pencil case that my nephews would absolutely love!). But apart from that, where is the car? Is this an optical illusion where if I stare at it long enough, the shape of a car will start to appear before my very eyes?
on July 4, 2008 at 05:01 PM - LINKDon’t think that car would win any safety awards. Looks pretty cool though. Like a hamster ball.
on November 11, 2008 at 01:53 PM - LINKBaby,Is it a car?I have to agree with Audi forum said—pencil case.
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on November 18, 2008 at 02:29 AM - LINK