One of the technologies that have gained ground and relevance after the pandemic is that of autonomous vehicles. Despite the reduction in long-haul travel, there is always a need to travel the short distance, for work or errands. Autonomous mobility offers many solutions, as long as the needs that the planet expresses at the moment are met.
Among the needs there is obviously that of reducing the risk of infection for taxi drivers or for those who work in delivery. An innovation like DENSO's PEV could fit perfectly between electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles for the last mile in the future of transportation.
What is the ENP?
DENSO's PEV (Persuasive Electric Vehicle) is a last-mile mobility concept based on the tricycle. It is currently in the testing phase, but is already showing very promising and versatile.
Combining the agility of a bicycle and the comfort of an electric vehicle, the PEV will be useful for various transport services, from pedal to autonomous and fully motorized.
ENP: possible uses
There are a number of uses where last mile mobility is required. DENSO's first idea for the PEV is to provide autonomous delivery services, with the integration of cold storage for food. The ENP business model would allow companies to purchase their own fleets to use them as they wish.
With spacious seating and cabin climate control, another use of the PEV may be the passenger transport for short journeys and elderly and disabled customers. Among the vehicle's striking features are the ability to recognize the driver through a facial recognition monitor and a ride-sharing platform that allows people to call a PEV at their location using a smartphone app.
Autonomous vehicles are proving to be a truly promising solution for the future of transport. Not only for their ability to reduce the risk of exposure during a global pandemic, but also for their safety features for both occupants and pedestrians.
"The ENP uses a vehicle-to-pedestrian friendly interface designed to build trust," says DENSO. Advanced autonomous technology can also improve road safety. On the green factor it is almost useless to say: the 100% electric vehicle contains environmental damage.
Vehicles like the ENP are a truly convincing proof of concept.
They show us (and urge us to get) the benefits of some radical changes in the way we see the future of transportation.
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One of the technologies that have gained ground and relevance after the pandemic is that of autonomous vehicles. Despite the reduction in long-haul travel, there is always a need to travel the short distance, for work or errands.
Among the needs there is obviously that of reducing the risk of infection for taxi drivers or for those who work in delivery. An innovation like DENSO's PEV could fit perfectly between electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles for the last mile in the future of transportation.
What is the ENP?
The PEV (Persuasive Electric Vehicle) is a last mile mobility concept based on the tricycle. It is currently in the testing phase, but is already showing very promising and versatile.
Combining the agility of a bicycle and the comfort of an electric vehicle, the PEV will be useful for various transport services, from pedal to autonomous and fully motorized.
ENP: possible uses
There are a number of uses where last mile mobility is required. DENSO's first idea for the PEV is to provide autonomous delivery services, with the integration of cold storage for food. The ENP business model would allow companies to purchase their own fleets to use them as they wish.
With spacious seating and cabin climate control, another use of the PEV may be the passenger transport for short journeys and elderly and disabled customers. Among the vehicle's striking features are the ability to recognize the driver through a facial recognition monitor and a ride-sharing platform that allows people to call a PEV at their location using a smartphone app.
Autonomous vehicles are proving to be a truly promising solution for the future of transport. Not only for their ability to reduce the risk of exposure during a global pandemic, but also for their safety features for both occupants and pedestrians.
"The ENP uses a vehicle-to-pedestrian friendly interface designed to build trust," says DENSO. Advanced autonomous technology can also improve road safety. On the green factor it is almost useless to say: the 100% electric vehicle contains environmental damage.
Vehicles like the ENP are a truly convincing proof of concept.
They show us (and urge us to get) the benefits of some radical changes in the way we see the future of transportation.
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