By Jan Gray
According to GM, you will be driving a skateboard. Not a skateboard as it is known today but a car's version called a free standing car platform. This board will have everything important inside. The engine (fuel cell), the powertrain, and all steering mechanisms will all be inside a simple unit. the body of the cars will fit seamlessly on top of it.
The advantage of having a simple platform is that the body becomes interchangeable almost like a childrens toy. A person can own several body types and replace them in the confort of their own garage. This means you can have a truck one minute when hauling a large amount of cargo and they have a van then next when going on a road trip with the family.
The board is expected to be six inches thick. There is no need to place brake or accelerator pedals because they will all be electronic. This means that the vehicle will be fully autonomous or that it will drive itself.
The seat configuration is fully up to the user on the board. Since there really is no "driver" anymore the front seats can be turned around so that the people in the back are no longer left out of the conversation.
According to GM the boards will be, "easy to manufacture, safer and more affordable."
The boards are expected to last 20 years before needing to be replaced.
No comments:
Post a Comment