Renault said that we will see elements of the Morphoz design language in other vehicles going forward, as the company plans to include the concept’s lighting setup in future vehicles, but morphing and changing its design is still a future that'll take some decades to become reality, if ever. For more details, please see our privacy notice. Renault has designed an … The car responds to its driver's greeting and appears to stretch with a wave of the person's hand. Input your search keywords and press Enter. There’s a (very odd-looking) steering wheel with four somewhat conventional seats inside, though the front seats can swivel around when the Morphoz is set to Share mode. It will be a forerunner of future models which would be based on Renault’s new CFM-EV technical platform, with a length of 4.2m, a long wheelbase and low roofline. The interior, though finished in an extremely loud color, looks relatively familiar. The Renault stand's big attraction will clearly be the brand new Twingo ZE, which will be unveiled for the first time worldwide. With an expected range of 430-600km, word is it may come with two battery options including a … No price was announced. The Renault electric crossover concept and the Dacia Spring will be revealed on October 15, from 5 p.m (Paris time). This AI assistant can be controlled by touching the screens and console, by hand gestures or by the user's voice. Former Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn Flees Japan for Lebanon: Report.

French car maker Renault will reveal two new electric vehicles at its upcoming “eWays” digital event this October, including an all-electric crossover, plus an “accessible” electric vehicle under the Dacia badge. Renault’s plan is that, for longer trips, owners will drive the Morphoz over a charging station that is recessed into the ground, which will automatically install an additional 50kWh battery pack. Here the car's undertray opens and the extra 50 kWh battery would be installed. Originally kicked out of the Chairman’s office, Google is now in the self-driving seat. Dezeen Weekly subscribers will also receive occasional updates about events, competitions and breaking news. Design projects by Yuting Chang and Studio Curiosity among ... Interiors by Esrawe Studio, Adjaye Associates and Freitag ... Dezeen Awards 2020 architecture public vote winners include ... With less than two weeks left to vote for your favourite ... With less than two weeks left to vote in the Dezeen Awards ... With two weeks left to vote, see the interiors projects ... With two weeks left to vote, see who's ahead in the Dezeen ... Vote for your favourite projects and studios in the Dezeen ... Visit our comments page | Read our comments policy, Renault unveils shapeshifting Morphoz concept car. When most people buy a car, their goal over the course of ownership is to keep it in the same general shape that it was when it sat on the dealer's lot. The new Renault Oroch 2020 is expected to arrive with subtle changes, but designed to make the experience of the users of this vehicle even more complete. Technology, performance and design delivered to your inbox. Renault’s visions of an electrified future may be a bit far-fetched at this point in time, but the platform and underpinnings of the Morphoz are far from fantasy. The first, which teases the upcoming crossover, shows a futuristic strip lighting across the front of a vehicle, embellished with an equally bright and recognisable Renault logo, with dancing lights flanking the logo on either side. Called Morphoz, the electric car has an extendable body that can be switched between a shorter, city-car form and a longer version for travel. Drivers would receive an unlocking code that gives them access and use to the vehicle for a certain time period. This is not the first time Renault has envisioned what shared car ownership would look like. Hold on a sec—how'd this end up in the States? Nissan axes Saikawa-san, and now Renault showed Bolloré the door. You will shortly receive a welcome email so please check your inbox. Love Affair Between Waymo and the Renault-Nissan Alliance Turns Hot. An oblong steering wheel with an embedded 10.2-inch screen displays the main driving and safety information. The video below is using renders and computer graphics to illustrate the point, but if anything reaches the road even remotely resembling the Morphoz, it will be a total revelation. Ghosn is a Lebanese citizen, and Lebanon doesn't extradite. Renault was an early mover in EVs with the Zoe small car, which has been on the European market for eight years and was … Super Rare 1984 Renault 5 Turbo 2 Surfaces for Sale on Craigslist, Renault Board Ousts CEO Thierry Bolloré as Ghosn Fallout Continues. Dezeen Weekly is a curated newsletter that is sent every Thursday, containing highlights from Dezeen.

Morphoz is also powered by AI, which uses sensors to detect and recognise the driver as they are approaching before activating a light sequence on the doors to indicate recognition. We will only use your email address to send you the newsletters you have requested. Travel mode stretches the wheelbase, pushes the hood forward to the point of the A-pillar, and the rear slides back to allow more luggage space. We got the news that the new Renault Oroch 2020 and so you know the model better continue with us!. Renault's electric Morphoz concept car that can be physically expanded and have its range extended based on the needs of its user. The station would recharge the batteries until they are needed by another vehicle. When the driver has reached their destination, they can stop at a station to return the extra batteries, reverting the car to its original 40kWh capacity and smaller city configuration. Design-wise, the upcoming electric crossover will have angular lines that evoke Tesla’s Cybertuck, although in reality it will sit more as a competitor to Nissan’s Ariya, and the soon to be released ID.4 from Volkswagen. When the car isn't being driven, its batteries could be used to power appliances in the owner's house or even their local area via smart charging devices and Vehicle to Grid bi-directional technology. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of every newsletter. Renault’s plan is that, for longer trips, owners will drive the Morphoz over a charging station that is recessed into the ground, which will automatically install an additional 50kWh battery pack. The CMF-EV platform that rides under the Morphoz came from the Renault-Nissan Alliance and should form the basis of Nissan’s future EVs and concepts. With an expected range of 430-600km, word is it may come with two battery options including a 65kWh pack and longer range 90kWh option. However the event was cancelled due to a government ban on large events in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Along with the two new electric vehicles, Renault will also show off a new hybrid Renault Arkana coupe SUV, as well as showcase its existing range of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email, or by emailing us at privacy@dezeen.com. The e-motor on the eVision concept is rated at 160 kilowatts (214 horsepower) and 300 Newton-meters of torque (221 pound-feet), allowing for 0 … © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Acton Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morphoz isn’t considered a self-driving car, though Renault says it will have level 3 autonomy—handling itself in most scenarios, but may require a human to step in at times. Each one consists of a standard base, to which different units can be attached. Despite being able to recognise and welcome its owner, Renault has designed Morphoz in anticipation of future regulations that may enforce car-sharing for all vehicles by removing the need for a key. In China, the diminutive K-ZE offers around 200km driving range (250km NEDC) and is notable for its equally tiny price which equates to about $A12,000.

It is expected to be available by the end of this year at an as yet unknown price. It is not giving too much away before the big event, sharing only two short videos for each vehicle. Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. Renault has designed an all-electric concept car that can be physically expanded and have its range extended based on the needs of its user.