The Urban Collëctif association made up of Citroën, Accor and JCDecaux, has presented in society the Citroën Autonomous Mobility Vision concept through which the vision of the future of urban mobility is shown. A mobility that will be accessible to the entire public and autonomous.
Citroën has presented in society a very interesting project through which, allows the public to know what their vision of the future about urban mobility is. The way we move around in big cities is changing at an accelerated rate as electrification and sustainable mobility gain prominence. Now, hand in hand with the association The Urban Collëctif, made up of Citroën, Accor and JCDecaux, the Citroën Autonomous Mobility Vision concept has been introduced.
The Citroën Autonomous Mobility Vision concept It is based on the mobility platform The Citroën Skate. A base used for the creation of three unreleased Service Pods: Sofitel En Voyage, Pullman Power Fitness, and JCDecaux City Provider. Each with a specific focus. However, they all have a common feature on which Citroën bases its vision of the future of urban mobility. Automation and electrification at its highest level.
The Citroën Skate mobility platform
This new mobility platform, described by Citroën as high-tech, measures 2.60 meters long, 1.60 meters wide and 0.51 meters high. In addition, it is equipped with Eagle 360 omnidirectional wheels developed by Goodyear. These wheels incorporate fully electric motors and allow 360º maneuverability. And to offer a high level of comfort, the platform has hydraulic technology.
The The Citroën Skate platform it has been developed to use level 5 autonomous driving technology. That is, to enable a fully autonomous vehicle to be brought to life. Depending on the environment and characteristics, it can reach a maximum speed of between 5 and 25 km / h. A priori it seems an excessively low speed. However, Citroën claims that it is enough to improve traffic flow by up to 35%.
Although Citroën has presented three vehicle proposals on this platform, the French manufacturer emphasizes that it can accommodate any compatible Pod developed by a partner company, which opens up a whole range of possibilities.
Citroën envisions a future in which urban mobility will be accessible and autonomous
Autonomous vehicles on The Citroën Skate platform
The vehicle Sofitel En Voyage, whose name refers to the famous hotels, has an interior in which wood is one of the main materials and is combined with large glass surfaces. The sliding doors are automatic and glazed. Its interior can accommodate two or three passengers next to the trunk. Equip compatible wireless chargers for mobile phones and a premium sound system.
Citroën’s other proposal is the Pullman Power Fitness, which has been designed in accordance with the Pullman Hotels & Resorts fitness program. It is striking for its cylindrical shape and an interior in which, in addition to having privacy, it allows you to exercise during the journey. It is equipped with exercise machinery.
The third and final vehicle proposed by Citroën is the JCDecaux City Provider. It is inspired by the street furniture of the advertising company. It has an open area and is equipped with an awning. In a closed area it has two screens, ambient lighting and USB sockets that allow mobile devices to be recharged. Its interior, which is accessible to people in wheelchairs, has wooden trim and satin gray aluminum accents.