On average, cars are around 20 years old before they end up in the scrap press. The Evolution Space should avoid these for many decades to come. To make mobility more sustainable, cars should last much longer in the future than they do today. But 50 years? At least Evolution GmbH promises this superlative for their e-car with range extender that is currently being developed.
Behind the new e-car start-up is Professor Günther Schuh from the RWTH Aachen University, who has already launched projects such as the Streetscooter or the E.Go Life and developed them to market maturity. Sustainability is the focus of the new Evolution Space project. If the space comes on the market in two years at the earliest, it should be offered as a subscription. A reprocessing is planned every 5 years. New seat covers (made of natural fibers, of course) or a fresh battery can be installed in this frame. Technically, the space should remain up to date and its useful life can be extended to at least 50 years. The format of the space is based on an idiosyncratic mixture of van and SUV. Two body lengths, 4.09 or 4.92 meters, with a width of 1.92 m and a height of 1.94 m, as well as interiors with five to eight seats should be possible on one platform. The modularity of the vehicle and interior allows for various possible uses. Two electric axles, each with an output of 140 kW/190 hp, are to take over the drive and accelerate the space to a maximum of 160 km/h. Power comes from a 40 kWh battery, which allows a range of 150 kilometers. If the user wants to drive longer distances, an LPG-powered combustion engine should be able to provide electricity for up to 600 additional kilometers. Another special feature is rear wheel steering, which is intended to make the Space more manoeuvrable and agile. The Space has a permissible total weight of 2.8 tons (650 kg payload) and can even pull trailers with 3.5 tons with brakes. The folding sunroof over the entire length of the roof can be replaced by a solar cell roof as an option. The rear cover can be easily removed and the large trunk can be used as a pick-up. The interior of the Space is dominated by a continuous glass display in the cockpit, which serves as a driver’s dashboard and passenger entertainment at the same time. The interfaces of the cockpit are designed in such a way that new displays and innovative technologies can be easily and quickly installed in future updates in the reassembly factory.
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