Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

Unveiled ahead of the 2014 geneva motor show, rinspeed presents the ‘XchangE’, an automotive study to demonstrate how cars will be used as transportation in the not so distant future. the swiss company has conceived an all-electric autonomous touring sedan based on the exterior styling of the tesla model S, engineered by 4erc and built at esoro.

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV CarCool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

the ‘XchangE’ is also fully connected with the outside world; real-time sensorial data for car-2-car communication is handled by the harman infotainment system, which communicates with the cloud via an integrated LTE module provided by deutsche telekom company. all incoming vehicle data – from the harman infotainment system and other vehicle systems – intelligently links to numerous other online data sources to create travel-specific cloud services such as warning messages or recommendations on route and driving profiles, which are available to all road users in real time. the more vehicles and service providers are networked via the manufacturer-independent ‘business-to-car’ platform, the more people traveling by car benefit from added safety and convenience.

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

an intelligent access control system that uses RFID technology to identify the authorized driver or drivers switches on the essential functions of the ‘XchangE’.the technical signals from the sensors and the vehicle control system are compiled by a ‘connect’ data-logging unit and transmitted continuously to the cloud, making it possible to analyze all operating data and generate reports, for example for fleet operators.

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

the ambient interior cabin was developed by strähle+hess, made of textiles whose blue and gray gradients evoke a maritime aesthetic. the focus of the textile development was in particular on the touch and feel of the fabrics, and the raw materials were selected to individually tailor their characteristics to the various comfort zones. natural resources such as merino wool and silk were also used, which were processed at a spinning mill in bregenz, austria.

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

the high-tech plexiglas roof from evonik industries features a radiant surface coating and reflects all colors of the rainbow. 358 individually controlled LEDs in the ‘endlighten’ headliner and another 98 in the instrument panel create an individual feel-good atmosphere for traveling in comfort and at ease. numerous additional plexiglas elements in front and rear interior facade, rocker panels and rear spoiler, were created by refinement specialist mansory.

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

at the head of the dashboard, a moveable steering column arguably features the world’s most expensive watch winder by swiss watchmaker carl F. bucherer, who implanted its trademark ‘patravi traveltec’ wristwatch in a transparent globe. when the car is stationary, the globe spins driven by an electric motor and in the process winds the mechanical watch movement. 

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

Cool Office inside XchangE autonomous EV Car

the futuristic concept demonstrates first hand how users will be able to read, listen to music, surf the web, watch movies in 4K resolution with surround sound, or hold a four-party meeting at 120 km/h and work on your files while brewing a fresh cup of italian espresso. the high-tech self driving living space showcases why individual travel will become more attractive when compared with traveling by train, plane or long-distance coach.Via[designboom]