Citro�n E-3POD Antistatic Concept for a Future Electric Vehicle

This here is the E-3POD Antistatic design study and it was revealed at the Royal College of Art�s Interim Degree Show in London as part of the Double Challenge project sponsored by Citro�n and aerodynamic simulation software company EXA. The task of the second year students was to envision an ultra-compact vehicle that could influence the design language of the automaker�s future electric cars.
Created by Heikki Juvonen, the E-3POD Antistatic was favored by the judges due to its �bold and engaging take on an urban three wheel electric vehicle�. Winning the competition gives the talented student the opportunity to work at the PSA Design Center in Paris for six months.
�I�m thrilled Citro�n selected my design as their favorite and I can�t wait to work with their talented team in France. As a designer I strive for new and better solutions. Good and sustainable design not only improves manufacturer brand image and sales, but can also help to preserve our environment�, Heikki said.

According to the designer, the single-seater electric trike is meant for urban commuting, but it doesn�t replace cars. Instead, it could be an addition to future households, positioned between bikes and cars.
The E-3POD has a simple, lightweight construction and excellent aerodynamics meaning that it can be powered by a small battery, which in turn reduces manufacturing costs and final price, making the theoretical production version affordable.
The advantages of the E-3POD reside in its small footprint, allowing for easy parking, and closed cockpit, which, unlike bicycles and public transport, creates a �comfortable and isolated personal space�. Furthermore, the short overall length transforms the design study into an agile vehicle, excellent for tackling heavy urban traffic.
�We�re delighted to be involved in this important RCA project. The students have produced some truly exceptional ideas for the future design of electric Citro�n vehicles. This type of powertrain is increasingly recognized as an important solution for economically and environmentally viable urban transport; so it�s fantastic to see the electric visions of these potential car designers of tomorrow�, said Philippe Holland, Responsable Style Graphique at Citro�n.

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