The Citroen Egoiste from Ian Kettle is Curvy and Carbon-Neutral
Michael Hines — July 24, 2011 — Autos
References: iankettle.blogspot & yankodesign
The Citroen Egoiste is a concept car from designer Ian Kettle that aims to draw attention using its curves. The Citroen Egoiste is electric-powered and features a roof that also acts as the vehicle's door.
The roof of the car pops straight up and is the only way in or out of the vehicle. While this design feature would limit the places you could park the Egoiste, it looks undeniably badass and is sure to draw envious stares from onlookers. A futuristic car has to have futuristic wheels, and Kettle doesn't disappoint, creating rims with a floral pattern.
Electric cars are slowly making their way up the ladder in terms of popularity, but they're still lagging behind hybrids and regular cars in terms of looks and the "wow" factor. The Citroen Egoiste has enough looks to go around, and certainly delivers the emotional qualities that people such as myself have been looking for in an EV. Here's hoping this one goes from concept to reality before I'm too old to safely get behind the wheel.
The roof of the car pops straight up and is the only way in or out of the vehicle. While this design feature would limit the places you could park the Egoiste, it looks undeniably badass and is sure to draw envious stares from onlookers. A futuristic car has to have futuristic wheels, and Kettle doesn't disappoint, creating rims with a floral pattern.
Electric cars are slowly making their way up the ladder in terms of popularity, but they're still lagging behind hybrids and regular cars in terms of looks and the "wow" factor. The Citroen Egoiste has enough looks to go around, and certainly delivers the emotional qualities that people such as myself have been looking for in an EV. Here's hoping this one goes from concept to reality before I'm too old to safely get behind the wheel.
Trend Themes
1. Electric-powered Concept Cars - The Citroen Egoiste showcases the potential of electric-powered concept cars by combining sleek design with sustainable technology.
2. Curvy Design Aesthetics - Designers like Ian Kettle are embracing curvy aesthetics in concept cars, challenging traditional angular designs and creating visually striking vehicles.
3. Futuristic Interior Features - The Citroen Egoiste's unique roof door highlights the potential for innovative interior features in future concept cars, offering an opportunity for disruptive innovation in vehicle accessibility.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can exploit the trend of electric-powered concept cars, incorporating sustainable technology and eye-catching design elements into future vehicle models.
2. Design - The design industry can explore and embrace curvy design aesthetics in various product categories, taking inspiration from concept cars like the Citroen Egoiste and applying it to their own creations.
3. Transportation - The transportation industry can leverage the idea of futuristic interior features to revolutionize vehicle accessibility and provide innovative solutions for getting in and out of vehicles.
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