Car Design News
Huddersfield University Show 2005
Luke Mallinder presented 2_cp (2 seat commuter product), a city-based vehicle concept inspired by product design. The exterior aesthetic takes inspiration from home electrical equipment, in that the rear portion is usually a cheaper, textured plastic moulding with the front mouldings being of higher quality. The desire for a minimal number of body panel mouldings was also an inspiration taken from product design. The modular aspect of the vehicle is manifested in a removable 'power cell' housing an electric motor and rear suspension assembly. This allows the unit to be detached for maintenance or upgrades. Element of the simple interior are also removable for increased functionality.