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Khatir Soltani
André Costa's Moovie Concept Wins Peugeot's Grand Prize: A Full Scale Model of His Active Imagination
The final result is a two-seat transport likely intended for only short distance travel, and powered by a skateboard style hydrogen fuel cell powered electric motors in the base and rear curvature of the car. Actually I just made that last part up. It doesn't seem to have any engine whatsoever, but considering the era this vehicle appears to belong in,
Interiors such as the Moovie concept's cylinder of plexiglass sliding door that contains the wheel and high density foam chairs will only be an idea away. (Photo: Automobiles Peugeot)
things like GM's HyWire skateboard fuel cell power train and mechanicals might be a reality, and a car's shape, functionality and styling will be constructed purely at the whim of its designers and marketing gurus (yes, marketing departments will still run the show in the future).

Interiors such as the Moovie concept's cylinder of plexiglass sliding door that contains the wheel and high density foam chairs will only be an idea away. The blue exterior set against the two-tone yellow interior imparts a feeling of serenity and comfort, as do the soft edges and sinuous shapes that abound. Only basic visual gauges are present, and any controls are removed, likely in favour of voice-activated everything, creating a pleasant and clutter-free appearance. The entire front dome is clear, as are the doors, so the mood is more likely to be influenced by the weather than anything else.

One thing I don't understand, though, is whether the Moovie has anything to do with cows?
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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