Independent mobility designer Andrea Mocellin and lightweighting experts DEXET Technologies have partnered once again, this time to work on a concept feasibility study for a new, ultra-efficient, single-seater electric vehicle. The goal? To challenge existing assumptions about the aerodynamics, design, and efficiency of compact electric vehicles.
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The idea for the vehicle was sparked by London’s narrow (and often congested) roads clogged with SUVs carrying single passengers to and from work. A small, zero-emission vehicle purpose-designed for commuting inside a city was an exciting prospect that DEXET and Andrea Mocellin wanted to explore together.
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The Zigy would be very compact, at just 1.95 meters in length and 1.1 meters in width. This would allow for easy parking and excellent maneuverability – and access – on narrow and very crowded streets. The enclosed cabin would give it the upper hand on other lightweight options like trikes, cargo bikes, or e-bikes.
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The Zigy is powered with a 12kW motor with 135 Nm of torque, is of 160 km (99.4 miles) on a single charge with a top speed of 77 kph.The battery pack would be located under the floor of the vehicle, with the motor likely inside the rear hub. Zigy Single-Seater Electric Vehicle boasts supreme aerodynamic efficiency with a lightweight construction.
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It’s an ideal vehicle that would allow rider to explore congested city streets with ease. In order to reduce overall carbon footprint of Zigy, the chassis was designed using thermoplastic composites, it helps improved reusability and recyclability compared to thermosets. Andrea Mocellin and DEXET Technologies were also supported by Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) that perfectly displayed how collaboration between innovative companies can bring high-profile results.
