Urban electric mobility can make a qualitative leap with the latest creation from SIREMS, a French non-profit association which has made safety its mantra. A new three-wheeled vehicle, still in the prototype phase, promises to revolutionize the very concept of stability thanks to a series of cutting-edge technologies to prevent rollovers 100% and absorb impacts. In other words, to never fall.
From the positioning of the wheels to the riding posture, every detail has been designed to maximize traction, handling and driving pleasure. A concentration of innovation that could redesign the future of city travel. Let's find out in detail.
Perfect balance on three wheels
The first glance already reveals the uniqueness of this vehicle. The two rear wheels, larger and spaced apart compared to the front, create a wider and more stable footprint on the ground. But the real magic lies in their ability to lean into corners, following the roll of the car body. A measure that allows you to tackle even the most challenging turns with the safety and determination of a sports car.
Thanks to the revolutionaries Movable Lateral Elements (MLEs), a pair of devices mounted on the sides of the front wheel that act as a dynamic counterweight. When the vehicle leans towards the inside of the curve, the MLEs activate to prevent the side from touching the ground. At the same time, the external ones maintain the overall balance, avoiding dangerous slips. A system so advanced that it makes overturning practically impossible. You cannot fall, even in the case of sudden maneuvers or at high speed.
But SIREMS' attention to safety does not stop here.
All-round safety
Behind the cockpit, a triangular structure called Programmed Retention Device (PRD) it is ready to absorb the energy of a possible frontal impact, preventing the rider from being thrown forward. The programmed deformation zones, which also act as storage compartments, help dissipate the impact force.
What if someone were to hit the vehicle from behind instead? No problem: the wheels come off and the chassis disintegrates in a controlled manner, protecting the occupant from the risk of crushing in the event of a rollover. A holistic approach to protection that suddenly makes almost all traditional security devices seem obsolete.
Top ergonomics and performance
The vehicles of the future will not only protect the driver by preventing him from falling, but will pamper him. The semi-reclined driving position of the SIREMS prototype, with the feet forward, offers comfort worthy of a luxury car, and also helps to shift the center of gravity towards the rear. The result? More traction and torque to the driving wheels, for a burning acceleration at traffic lights and an agility that would put many sports cars to shame.
Slip through traffic with the grace of a dragonfly, taking advantage of the acceleration and braking qualities of a racing car? An engaging and satisfying driving experience, capable of transforming even the most banal of urban journeys into a small daily thrill. A thrill in safety, if you will allow me the polite oxymoron.
Timeless style, future technology
And then there's the design. Tight and streamlined lines, which seem sculpted by the wind. Bold proportions, almost concept car-like, yet perfectly balanced. A bodywork that is slender and muscular at the same time, which elegantly conceals the underlying technical complexity. A balance of shapes and volumes that does not go unnoticed, but which can be appreciated day after day, without ever tiring the eye. Of course: I can already imagine the comments like “it's horrible”. There is. Prototypes don't want and shouldn't please everyone, but they indicate a way. And sometimes it's truly incredible that someone can't catch a glimpse of it.
On board, technology reigns supreme but with discretion. High-definition digital screens for the instrument panel and infotainment, touch controls and voice recognition, wireless connectivity and over-the-air software updates. Everything you need to make every journey easier, more pleasant and personalized, without distracting you from driving. A cutting-edge human-machine interface, designed around the needs of those behind the wheel.
A vision for the city of tomorrow
At the end of the day, the most fascinating aspect of this vehicle is the philosophy that inspires it. Not a simple individual mobility solution, but a piece of a broader vision for the city of the future. A city where travel is more sustainable, efficient and safe for everyone. In which the private car is no longer a must, but a choice among many integrated transport options.
It is with this spirit that SIREMS imagines its electric three-wheeler: not only as a means of transport, but as an agent of change. A symbol of how technological innovation can serve the common good, improving the quality of urban life. An invitation to rethink our relationship with mobility and public space, putting people and not machines at the centre.
A dream prototype, a future to be written
Of course, for now it's just a question prototype, however promising. The founder of SIREMS, Philippe Girardi, plans to have a finished model for testing by the end of this year, with the aim of starting production in 2028. The estimated price of around 30.000 euros is the only, very jarring note. It may be a barrier for many, but it's in line with other premium EVs on the market. And ultimately, as with cars, the release is a prologue to the introduction of these technologies also on more accessible vehicles.
It remains to be seen whether the SIREMS philosophy will truly manage to carve out a space for itself in the urban mobility landscape of the next decade. A seed which, if cultivated with care and determination, could germinate in a future in which the border between utopia and reality is just a curve to be faced with a smile, suspended on three wheels and surrounded by a protective embrace of technology and design that does not makes us fall ever again.
