Although there are many ways one would imagine the 'Fuel Station of the Future,' this concept by Nissan and Foster + Partners isn't a station at all. Instead, the proposed concept sees the gas station as the home, streets and the car itself rather than an individual location.
The station concept would offer drivers the ability to store unused batteries, perform wireless charging and even connect to their vehicles wirelessly. The concept rethinks how energy will be used and disseminated in the future.
Being that we are moving in a direction towards totally electric vehicles and autonomous cars, the 'Fuel Station of the Future' gives a realistic idea of what might be soon to come. The concept sees fueling vehicles as an intuitive part of an urbanite's lifestyle rather than a pitstop to visit.
Futuristic Gas Station Concepts
The 'Fuel Station of the Future' is Depicted as the Cityscape
Trend Themes
1. Electric Vehicle Integration - Opportunity for integrating wireless charging and battery storage in urban environments, redefining the concept of refueling.
2. Smart City Infrastructure - Opportunity to build a connected ecosystem where homes, streets, and vehicles seamlessly interact, creating a new urban lifestyle.
3. Energy Dissemination Innovation - Opportunity to redefine how energy is distributed, emphasizing wireless connectivity and smart grid technology.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers can explore new design aesthetics and technologies for electric vehicles that align with the concept of the 'Fuel Station of the Future'.
2. Renewable Energy - Companies in the renewable energy sector can develop innovative solutions for wireless charging and battery storage, making them integral components of smart city infrastructure.
3. Urban Planning - Opportunity for urban planners and architects to rethink the urban landscape and design smart cities that accommodate the evolving needs of vehicles and their owners.