This Chinese Concept 'eBIQE' Includes 3G Cloud Connectivity
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 18, 2014 — Autos
Emerging Chinese auto company Qoros unveiled its eBIQE, a concept design for a next-generation electric bicycle with speed, style and cloud connectivity.
The eBIQE has a hand-laminated carbon-fiber body that gives it a sleek and luxurious look. However, its most amazing feature is surely its cloud connectivity. The bike comes equipped with a 3G connection and sports a handlebar-mounted touchscreen which offers navigation, maps as well as traffic and weather updates. The suite of connectivity options, collectively dubbed 'QorosQloud', can be accessed from smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs via a dedicated website and app.
Gert Hildebrand, Executive Director of Design at Qoros, said the eBIQE concept "embodies some of our key philosophies -- simple and elegant design, cutting-edge technology and the desire to make our customers lives easier and more enjoyable."
The eBIQE has a hand-laminated carbon-fiber body that gives it a sleek and luxurious look. However, its most amazing feature is surely its cloud connectivity. The bike comes equipped with a 3G connection and sports a handlebar-mounted touchscreen which offers navigation, maps as well as traffic and weather updates. The suite of connectivity options, collectively dubbed 'QorosQloud', can be accessed from smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs via a dedicated website and app.
Gert Hildebrand, Executive Director of Design at Qoros, said the eBIQE concept "embodies some of our key philosophies -- simple and elegant design, cutting-edge technology and the desire to make our customers lives easier and more enjoyable."
Trend Themes
1. Connected Bicycles - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating bicycles with cloud connectivity and smart features.
2. Carbon-fiber Material - Companies can capitalize on the trend of using carbon-fiber material to create sleek and luxurious products.
3. Multi-device Connectivity - The trend of offering seamless connectivity across various devices presents an opportunity for innovation and development.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore incorporating cloud connectivity and smart features into their designs.
2. Bicycle Manufacturing - Bicycle manufacturers can leverage the use of carbon-fiber material to create high-end and stylish products.
3. Technology - The technology industry can focus on developing solutions that enable seamless connectivity across multiple devices.
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