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CDA
May 18, 2023
The GAC Van Life is a design exercise by the Chinese manufacturer that advances what could be a futuristic all-terrain van.
The Chinese GAC Group has just unveiled the second concept car in its “Car Culture” series: Van Life. It’s about a study carried out by its Design center in Europe which, curiously, is located in Milan, where it has been presented taking advantage of Design Week in the Italian city.
The Van Life was born as an example of how the GAC Group can create a unique design by maximizing the highest efficiency that only an electric propulsion system can offer. The result is a compact and streamlined commercial vehicle It offers a large interior space.
GAC Van Life: Chinese van designed in Europe
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The GAC Van Life is based on the use and reuse of recycled waste materialssuch as plastic, aluminum and carbon fiber. In addition, it incorporates a solid-state battery that makes it light and gives it sufficient autonomy.
According to the Chinese carmaker, its exclusive tread system allows it to maintain traction on various terrainssuch as mud, sand and rocky surfaces. In addition, an autonomous driving function can take over driving even in remote locations using the position of the stars in the sky for navigation (a fictitious system, but an attractive one, no doubt).
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The GAC Van Life adopts symmetrical proportions and boxy shapes, full-width LED lights, solid wheels, and high ground clearance. The clean exterior surface and the small windows give it the look of an expedition vehicleIn addition, the futuristic tires have retractable wings for traction on any type of terrain, and four Lidar sensors protrude from the roof when the vehicle is in autonomous mode.
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Inside, the design uses a orbital frame concept for easy fixing of various objects. These can range from basic items like bags and smartphones to personalized items like trays and even a hammock. On the side of the car, the benches can be folded up and slid out to allow passengers to enjoy the surrounding scenery.
