/city transformer
City Transformer / CT-2 // startup 2021
Quadricycle type electric folding vehicle
Link: www.citytransformer.com
/small /smart /simple
Thanks to its foldable design, the City Transformer saves 75% of the parking space when parked. This increases the number of cars for a given lot and simplifies dramatically the maintenance and repair processes. The design of the second generation demo emphasize the hybrid motorcycle\car configuration. We wanted to appeal to commuters who use light motorcycle to get around in a crowded city and would like to enjoy the benefits of a car, and at the same time, to address to those who wants to give up their car but not for a motorcycle. We have created a sitting arrangement with high entrance point to allow people to seat in a tandem configuration, within a narrow space of 980mm wide and 2200mm long.
/CT-1
The CT-1 is the 7th generation of our vehicle and the first road-legal model in Europe—a true milestone in my journey, sparked by a childhood dream of building a car.
CT1 is a pre-production version, set to hit the roads in 2024. Its compact size and city performance allow us to explore new ergonomics and driver experiences.
Developing this model during Covid-19 was a unique challenge, with our team spread across England, Germany, and Israel. We made complex design decisions remotely, which led to innovative solutions. Completed just in time for the IAA Munich Auto Show, CT1 marks a new chapter in our journey.
City Transformer / CT1 / 20221
/the unique /folding mechanism
City Transformer is a unique car-concept that provides a novel solution
to one of the biggest challenges of urban driving: parking.
With an innovative folding mechanism, its platform has the ability to change its width from those of a conventional passenger car (when in driving mode), into a motorcycle (when in parking mode), allowing the driver to leave the car in parking spaces reserved for motorists.
Combining the best features of both vehicle types, this new personal transportation mode will give the driver the safety and the true feeling
of driving a car, and at the same time, offering the convenience
of parking a motorcycle. Powered by electric batteries and super light in weight, the two-seater City Transformer is an ideal model for city transportation.
City Transformer / model 6/ folding mechanism
/awards
The City Transformer has earned well-deserved recognition in prestigious design awards, bringing proof of the CT-1’s exceptional fusion of compact urban mobility and genius design.
/the unique /folding mechanism
City Transformer is a unique car-concept that provides a novel solution
to one of the biggest challenges of urban driving: parking.
With an innovative folding mechanism, its platform has the ability to change its width from those of a conventional passenger car (when in driving mode), into a motorcycle (when in parking mode), allowing the driver to leave the car in parking spaces reserved for motorists.
Combining the best features of both vehicle types, this new personal transportation mode will give the driver the safety and the true feeling
of driving a car, and at the same time, offering the convenience
of parking a motorcycle. Powered by electric batteries and super light in weight, the two-seater City Transformer is an ideal model for city transportation.
City Transformer / model 6/ folding mechanism
City Transformer / CT1 / 20221
/CT-2
The CT-2 represents the next evolution in our journey, building on everything we’ve learned from the CT-1. As the first industrialized transformer, the CT-2 is designed to redefine urban mobility with its innovative features and compact design.
This pre-production model is set to enter mass production, aiming to revolutionize city travel by 2025. Its unique performance and adaptability allow us to push boundaries in driver experience and urban transportation.
Developing the CT-2 was a collaborative effort, with our team spread across multiple countries. Working remotely, we tackled complex engineering challenges, making bold decisions that shaped this groundbreaking vehicle. The CT-2 will be officially unveiled in Turin, marking a significant milestone in our journey to transform urban mobility.
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