e-volv
By Zach Peake
The First-mile Last-mile issue occurs when someone is further than comfortable walking distance from home to transit. Research has shown this to be a common problem here in Melbourne. Approximately 50% of its population lives in the outer suburbs. Those of which experience lower levels of service and accessibility to public transport and longer travel times compared to inner-city residents. Thus, the population’s preferred method of travel is by car. According to the most recent census in Greater Melbourne, 74.4% of people travelled to work in a private car, while only 13.4% took public transport.
E-volv is a project designed to incentivise people in this situation to look to cheaper more sustainable modes of transportation. This is to be accomplished through the design of an inexpensive micro-electro vehicle. One that meets the needs and expectations of customers with poor access to public transport. That is, it must be able to rapidly fold to a size small enough to comfortably fit in the limited size constraints of public transportation. By creating an alluring, user-friendly experience, this project will help make an impact on reducing carbon emissions and road congestion in Melbourne and across major cities worldwide.
Concept Generation
Concept Selection & Refinement
Technical Drawings & Anthropometry
Prototype Development
User Testing
Features
Performance
