Renault unveils shapeshifting Morphoz concept car
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.
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.
In addition to a fully electric powertrain with a battery-sharing system, the car has level three driving autonomy and a smart system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that enables the vehicle to recognise its driver on approach.
Morphoz was set to make its debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show, which was scheduled to open on Tuesday 3 March. However the event was cancelled due to a government ban on large events in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
The city version of the car is 4.40 metres long with a wheelbase length of 2.73 metres. It is powered by a 40 kilowatt hour (kWh) battery that has a range of up to 249 miles to suit day-to-day journeys to work or the shops.
When in travel mode, the car extends to 4.80 metres long with a 2.93 metre-long wheelbase, creating a more spacious interior with extra legroom and space for two more suitcases.
An additional 50kWh battery can be added to the car in travel mode, giving it a combined 90kWh battery. This would extend the car's range to 435 miles.
The car would be extended to travel mode at a predetermined battery station, where the shared batteries would be stored. Here the car's undertray opens and the extra 50 kWh battery would be insta...
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