Renault unveiled another vehicle for pod-people.
Renault introduced EZ-POD, a new all-electric vehicle from the EZ-series, which is described as “an exploratory electric and autonomous vehicle for on-demand travel over short distances”.
It’s built on a Renault Twizy chassis, inspired by the lines of the Renault EZ-GO concept and the modular platform concept of Renault EZ-PRO and designed to maximize usage relative to the space it takes-up (3 m2).
Some might even say that it’s more like a scooter than a car.
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According to Renault, the EZ-POD could fit the best in closed sites (parking, hotels, shopping centers, campuses), and also in urban settings (city centers, neighborhoods and housing estates). Maybe it could even drive into buildings.
“With the Renault EZ-POD’s limited speed, compact design, and agility, it can provide transportation within pedestrianized environments like airports, car parks and shopping centres, where it will be trialled in dedicated zones.
In the future, the Renault EZ-POD could be authorized to drive on some pedestrian streets, or to advance – at very low speeds (under 6 kmph) – right up to the entrance of buildings and houses to drop off people with limited mobility (including elderly people and those with cumbersome shopping, children, or luggage). Another possible use would be as a follower-pod for a “follow me”-type delivery application.
Renault EZ-POD is a functional demonstration device that enables new uses to be explored for autonomous vehicles without a cockpit. It’s a work in progress, and likely to evolve in line with feedback from users, fleet operators and city authorities.”
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