On March 2, Polestar, a global high-performance electric vehicle brand, launched a new concept car, the Polestar O2, redefining the roadster in the electric era. The Polestar O2 showcases Polestar's vision of the performance and extraordinary driving pleasure of hard-top convertibles – highlighting all the benefits of electric mobility.
Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar Global, said: "Polestar O2 is our 'halo product' that will open the door to a chamber of infinite potential. This car is an extreme attempt by our in-house talent and technology in terms of design and engineering. It not only has a stunning shape, but also effectively reduces the nuisance of engine roar when the convertible is opened, ensuring a great driving experience. ”
Dynamic driving
Maximilian Missoni, Design Director of Polestar, said: "The Polestar O2 represents our vision of sports cars in the electric age, unlocking a whole new experience by combining the joy of driving a convertible with the purity of an electric car. But like the other models of the Polestar, we are not only pursuing the thrill of linear acceleration, but when you turn the steering wheel, you have begun to enjoy the real driving pleasure. ”
The Polestar O2 is designed to provide motorists with a smart, light and confident driving experience, and predictability and fun add to this exciting experience. The car will use a new customized all-aluminum bonding platform developed by the Polestar UK team for polestar 5, with inherent advantages such as tighter body control, extremely high rigidity and agile dynamic response.
The high quality and rigidity of the all-aluminium bonding platform contribute to the dynamic response of the vehicle. Smaller roll angles and higher roll resistance also improve the dynamic performance of the vehicle's handling, making the steering more linear and precise, and the steering wheel feels real and textured.
devise
In terms of appearance, the design language of Polar Star O2 is in line with PoleStar Precision, but there is no lack of its own unique style. It is fully verified that the new brand design language of Polarstar can be widely used in different body forms, but it has always maintained a strong family recognition. The low-lying and wide body, short front suspension and long wheelbase, and 2+2 compact cockpit design not only have the design proportions of classic sports cars, but also inject a cleaner and more modern electric style.
Maximilian Misoni also said: "This concept car is a fusion of technology and art, a unique craftsmanship, showing a confident but not aggressive posture. ”
Polestar O2 also optimizes the aerodynamic design of the body to maximize the endurance of the vehicle. Examples include the integration of in-flow air ducts on both sides of the wheels and body, and the use of tail lights with air guides to reduce spoilage.
Sustainability and leading technology
The Polestar O2 demonstrates its leadership in sustainability and technology, with a wide range of new thermoplastic monomer materials in the interior, i.e. the use of monomer base materials to manufacture different interior accessories.
In the interior of Polar star O2, the recycled polyester fiber material is widely used as a single interior material on the soft parts of the car, including foam, adhesive, 3D knitted fiber and non-woven fabric lamination, which is not only conducive to simplifying the steps of recycling, but also reduces the weight and waste problems, which is an important step to improve the recyclability of the material.
Polestar's sustainability team believes that the responsible use of raw materials should be fully recycled, not degraded. In Polar star O2, the team integrated a new approach to managing the application of recyclable materials in products and improving the recyclability of metal parts. Different grades of aluminium are used in the chassis, giving the driver an exciting driving experience.
These different grades of aluminum have their own labels, which is conducive to easier and accurate classification in the future recycling process, retaining the characteristics of the material itself and improving recycling efficiency. High-grade aluminum will continue to maintain its performance after recycling, and other grades of aluminum will also maintain different characteristics, thereby improving the efficiency of material use and reducing the demand for primary aluminum.
innovation
In today's ubiquitous social media, polestar O2 is equipped with an automatic aerial drone behind the rear seat of the vehicle. Developed in collaboration with Aerofugia's consumer electronics brand Hoco Flow, the concept drone can take off while the car is driving and capture the perfect driving footage.
Polarstar engineers have developed an exclusive rear wing that creates a negative pressure area at the rear of the vehicle suitable for drone take-off, making it a smooth take-off even while the vehicle is on the move. The drone can operate fully automatically and automatically follow vehicles with a maximum speed of 90 km/h. Drivers can choose between "High Altitude Surround Mode" (ideal for coastal cruise shooting) or "Sport Follow-up" mode to record more dynamic driving shots. After the shooting is complete, the drone can automatically return to the car. When the vehicle is parked, the driver can edit and share video footage directly from the 15-inch center display.
Maximilian Missoni said: "We have always attached great importance to the user experience of models like the Polar Star O2, especially in some new and unusual scenes. The integrated autonomous aerial drone allows us to push the boundaries of the innovation frontier, and users do not need to stop and unload the drone before shooting, but can continue to travel at a constant speed, which is the key advantage of our innovative design. ”
Polestar Precept presents Polestar's vision for future design, pioneering technology and sustainable development, while Polestar O2 continues Polestar Pricept's vision. Polarstar plans to launch three new cars in the next three years starting in 2022, and will gradually put the ideas of these concept cars into mass production.
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