Welcome to the future of urban mobility, where charging stations become a faded memory. I introduce you Project X, a mini electric car that wants to make life in the city easier, or even more so. Developed by the consortium Mobility in Harmony (MIH), led by Foxconn (the Taiwanese multinational that assembles everything for everyone), this little technological marvel uses interchangeable batteries, the same ones that power scooters. Shall we take a ride together?
The Genesis of Project
The objective of the collaboration between the Mobility in Harmony (MIH) consortium and the manufacturing giant Foxconn, as mentioned, is to create an electric vehicle that solves the space and time problems typical of large cities. And what better way than to use interchangeable batteries? For years, the batteries of this other Taiwanese giant have been the beating heart of electric scooters in numerous cities. Their "swapping" system allows you to replace a discharged battery with a charged one in just a few seconds, eliminating the need for long waits at charging stations. Now, this revolutionary concept has been adapted for Project
Three seats and Robotaxi functions: beyond personal mobility
You understood correctly: Project X is not just an electric car. It's also a robotaxi. Imagine being able to call a mini car that arrives on its own, picks you up and drops you off at your destination while you read a book or answer emails. And that's not all: the car is designed to accommodate three people, with an additional place reserved for batteries. Of course, like any innovation, Project X also presents challenges. The biggest one is probably battery life. Gogoro states on its website that its scooter batteries have a range of around 169 kilometers (105 miles), but a mini car like Project And in any case, the ability to quickly replace the batteries could compensate for this limitation.
Mini cars, huge expectations
Project X is more than a car; it is a symbol of what urban mobility could be in the near future. With its interchangeable batteries and robotaxi capabilities, it represents a model of how technology can be used to make our lives simpler and more sustainable. While we await further details on availability and pricing, one thing is for sure: things like this have the potential to be game-changing.
