Boronse Sekutha · 2025
Ecool Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Sekuta se Arolelanoang se nang le Likarolo
by Wai Yin Chai
- Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award 2025 in Sekutha
- CLIENT: Ecool
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,050
- Verification code 18DEB1C7C7 · Verify this award
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About Ecool Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Sekuta se Arolelanoang se nang le Likarolo
Mongolo oa Buka: Ecool ke sekuta se nang le likarolo se etselitsoeng ho tsamaea ho arolelanoang metseng ea metsotso e 15. Mokhoa oa ho menyekela o sebelisoang ka leoto o phutha sekuta ka mohato o mong, o fokotsang sebaka se nkuoang ha se pakiloe le ho boloka sebaka sa toropo. Ketso ea ho phutheha e sebetsa ntle ho khutama, e ntlafatsang phihlello bakeng sa basebelisi ba nang le bokhoni bo lekanyetsoang ba ho tsamaea. Liteishene tsa tefiso tse ntse tse kentsoeng ka mola li thusa taolo ea sehlopha sa likoloi le ho fokotsa tahlehelo. Foreime e entsoe ka aluminiamo e sebelisitsoeng hape ka mokhoa oa die-casting, ha plastiki ea ABS le PC e sebelisitsoeng hape e eketsa matla a ho tiisa. Likarolo tse arolelanoang li lumella phetoho e bonolo le tlhokomelo, tse elelitsang bophelo ba tshebeletso ea sekuta.
About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award
Ecool Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Sekuta se Arolelanoang se nang le Likarolo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Ecool Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Sekuta se Arolelanoang se nang le Likarolo e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Ecool Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Sekuta se Arolelanoang se nang le Likarolo e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.
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- Unique Properties
- Ecool is designed for sustainability in 15 min cities, emphasizing environmental, commercial, and community benefits. Its one-step foldable design reduces its footprint when parked, optimizing urban space. Modular to suit various users, including delivery personnel, it includes railing charging stations for better management and reduced loss. Made from recycled materials, Ecool supports a circular economy by promoting resource reuse and minimizing emissions.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Normal Mode: 1216 mm x 530 mm x 944 mm
Folded Mode: 563.87 mm x 530 mm x 935.41 mm
Wheels: 10 inches in diameter - Tags
- Sustainable Design、Foldable Design、Modular Design、High-tech、Eco-friendly、Shared mobility、Ergonomic、Carbon Emission Reduction、Space-efficient 、Accessibility
- Production Technology
- Ecool production combines advanced materials with modern manufacturing. Its recycled aluminum frame, made via diecasting, ensures strength and precision, while recycled ABS and PC plastics enhance durability. Iterative prototyping used 3D printing for testing and CNC machining for final parts. This blend of sustainable materials and high tech processes underscores Ecool is commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge in designing the Ecool scooter was creating a simple, optimal folding mechanism that allowed operation without bending, catering to users with limited mobility. This involved extensive ergonomic research and numerous design iterations. Additionally, compliance with diverse regional safety standards impacted the scooter is specifications. Efforts were also made to incorporate sustainable manufacturing processes to minimize carbon emissions.
- Research
- The Ecool design study aims to enhance sustainable urban mobility, aligned with the 15 minute city concept. It focuses on creating a foldable, modular scooter that saves space, meets diverse needs, and uses sustainable materials. Participants including delivery personnel and commuters, prefer compact, versatile transport that reduces clutter and improves accessibility. Ecool supports shared mobility, lowers carbon emissions, and influences urban transportation policies for a sustainable future.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the challenges facing shared scooters in Europe and bikes in China, including theft, vandalism, and sidewalk congestion, this project aims to redefine sustainable urban mobility. The excessive production and abandonment of scooters not only pose environmental threats but also burden enterprises economically. With rising skepticism towards shared transportation models, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions to ensure sustainability and reduce urban carbon emissions.
- Project Duration
- The project was initiated in January 2024 in Hong Kong and the design was completed in May 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The Ecool scooter is designed for intuitive use, featuring a foot-activated one-step folding mechanism for quick, effortless compact storage. This design enhances accessibility, including for users with physical limitations.
A smart system connects to a mobile app, offering real-time data on scooter availability, battery life, and route optimization for efficient travel. The modular design allows easy customization and maintenance, extending the scooter’s lifecycle and performance.
