Something a little different then. Swiss company Rinspeed will be showcasing its newest concept called Dock+Go at the Geneva show next week. Designed by Frank Rinderknecht and built by Peter Kägi and his company 4erC, the concept is actually a tag-on item, essentially an easy-to-dock, single-axle backpack on wheels.
The third on-demand axle pack is modular, so it’s a matter of strapping it on for extended carrying capacity, without creating unnecessary space nor superfluous weight when it’s not needed. For demonstration purposes, the company has selected a smart fortwo as the tango partner.
Different “packs” can turn fortwo into something far more capacious – for instance, a pack can turn the car into a pizza delivery vehicle, complete with a built-in isothermal box. Or it’ll allow winter sports enthusiasts to comfortably stow their gear. In Geneva, Rinspeed is due to show a rolling “sound pack,” which multimedia and infotainment specialist Harman has filled with the latest high-end sound solutions in order to guarantee a first class acoustical experience.
The Dock+Go pack is finished in a silver outer skin from AkzoNobel, with a finish that resembles sparkling ice crystals, and for wheels it wears 7.5-inch AEZ wheels wrapped with 205/40 series low-rolling-resistance Goodyear donuts. Other features to be found on the unit include a PTC heater from Eberspaecher catem (to keep things warm) and a Lumitec EL (electroluminescent) lighting system on the side panels.
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i really think this is a great idea.
i wish it is cover with army camouflage…and bcome a mini tank…xD
it use to be from UK to China, now its from China to UK. I had actually seen a 4wheel electric version retailing for USD7,000. Full Charge it can achieve 250km to 300km. The world is spinning in a different direction.
What you talking?
like making it into a all terrain vehicle? i see more army like application rather than commercial but then again, nice concept… abit out of this world but hey, someone is actually thinking out of the box. design wise… cool, application wise, guess it is up to the owner. think they will throw in a swiss army knife as welcome gift? hehe
4 wheels not enough ke?
nice concept..but would be better..if no xtra wheel required when docking the expansion module, maybe the main body tyre can be pull back toward the expansion module.
Look into the design, great for taking heavy thing but worse for the speed… :)
Looks like the Smartfortwo really need it!
A 7 seater attachment? lol
The fortwo needs a more powerful engine though (I think the fastest I have seen them going was around 140-150, although I understand there are modified versions that do go much faster than that), unless they add another engine in the attachment. Also I wonder how it will do when cornering…
since it has 6 tyres, is it still considered as a CAR?
sorry, i ter-laughed when i saw this pic