The USF Vehicle is a New Generation of Vehicle for the Urban Commuter
Michael Baxter — May 21, 2014 — Autos
It's strange to think about, but one day cars might not be the number one vehicle on the road and if that shift does start to occur, we could be seeing things like the USF vehicle dominating urban streets. The USF or (ultra small footprint) vehicle is much different than a car in many different ways, the most obvious being the design, but it extends even further than that.
Cars create a large carbon footprint because it is so burly and relies on heavy amounts of fuel to operate. Combine that with the sheer number of drivers and you have yourself an ecological problem. The USF vehicle helps remedy that by being a compact pod with a fold-up design and a battery system to replace the use of fossil fuels.
Cars create a large carbon footprint because it is so burly and relies on heavy amounts of fuel to operate. Combine that with the sheer number of drivers and you have yourself an ecological problem. The USF vehicle helps remedy that by being a compact pod with a fold-up design and a battery system to replace the use of fossil fuels.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Commuter Vehicles - The rise of ultra-small footprint modular vehicles, that use battery systems instead of fossil fuels, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in green transportation.
2. Fold-up Vehicle Design - Fold-up designs for modular vehicles offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for urban commuters, addressing issues of space and ease of use.
3. Electric Commuting - The growing trend towards electric vehicles for commuting can be disruptive to traditional car manufacturers and fossil fuel companies.
Industry Implications
1. Green Transportation - The USF vehicle and similar ultra-small footprint modular vehicles have disruptive innovation potential in the green transportation industry, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cars.
2. Urban Commuting - Modular vehicles with fold-up designs offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the urban commuting industry, addressing issues of parking, efficiency and space.
3. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - The growing trend towards electric vehicles for commuting presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry, with potential to transform the traditional automobile market.
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