MG Assos Elektrische Auto by Murat Gedik

MG Assos Elektrische Auto by Murat Gedik is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2015 A' Design Award in IJzer in Voertuig-, Mobiliteits- en Transportontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerVoertuig· 2015

MG Assos Elektrische Auto

by Murat Gedik

Client: Murat Gedik

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Voertuig Category

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The Design

About MG Assos Elektrische Auto

MG Assos is een elektrische auto ontworpen voor vier personen. De auto beschikt over reserve lithium-ion accu's die worden geactiveerd wanneer de hoofdaccu is verbruikt, waardoor extra energie beschikbaar komt en stilstand op de weg wordt voorkomen. De reserveaccu's zijn draagbaar en kunnen worden opgeladen via standaard stopcontacten; drie stopcontacten zijn in het voertuig aanwezig. Een schuifdeursysteem stelt alle inzittenden in staat om tegelijkertijd uit te stappen. De vorm van de wielvelgen verwijst naar kundekari, een traditioneel motief waarvan de naam "vasthouden" of "grijpen" betekent. De remlichten ontlenen hun vorm aan zeegolven.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

MG Assos Elektrische Auto is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. MG Assos Elektrische Auto wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. MG Assos Elektrische Auto wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The batteries of Assos are designed as lithium ion batteries integrated to the vehicle and will be activated when the main battery is consumed in order to provide energy to the vehicle for an additional time to avoid stranding.Batteries may be purchased and stored in any number by the user since they are easy to use and transport.They can be easily charged like mobile phone by using the sockets where available.Sliding door system allows everybody to get out of the vehicle at the same time.
Dimensions & Packaging: The traditional kundekari design belonged to Seljuk period was used in the wheel rim concept.In the Ottoman Dictionary, kundekari means hold, grasp or catch.This rim design has been associated with the road grasp and catch of the wheel.
Around quarter of the energy normally supplied by the main battery could be provided extra by the spare batteries.The form of stop lamps is inspired from sea waves due to town’s location.
Tags: MG Assos, electric car, lithium ion battery, spare battery, plug and drive
Production Technology: Lithium ion batteries have a key role in our life. There are researches about making them more compact with huge capacities. In the following years, the technology will be much more developed and as a result, they will be utilized in many different areas like in electric cars. The idea of spare lithium ion batteries was born so.
Design Challenge: Kundekari is a well known, traditional motive in our culture. I want to utilize it in my design but the most challenging part is to locate this precious motive of the culture in the design. So I thought that the most convenient way to utilize it in my design is to integrate it with wheel rim design. It was the best way both for design and motive.
Research: The wheel rim references its shape to a traditional well known motive of Seljuk linking modern times to historical culture. It has been combining all cultures from Seljuk to Ottoman from Ottoman to present. The motive has an endless ride between generations.
Inspiration: Assos is an inspiring, virgin, small historical town located in Aegean coast of Turkey away from city center. During my holiday in Assos, the idea of environment friendly Assos electric car with spare batteries was born. The idea of external spare batteries comes from external hard disk which enables data transport whereever we go. Like external hard disk, these batteries are portable. The energy to move your car is everytime within when it is urgent.
Project Duration: Assos is an inspiring, virgin town. During my holiday in Assos, the idea of environment friendly Assos electric car was born and I started sketching. It took 2 months for realizing it. I dedicate it to lovely town Assos.
Operation Flow: The batteries will provide additional energy with its 3 spare battery sockets in the vehicle. In this way, the vehicle may enjoy extra movement and maneuver capability by the energy provided for an additional time.
Image Credits: Designer Murat Gedik, 2015