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CES 2023: Inception Concept – Peugeot's Vision of E-Mobility
The Inception Concept was developed on one of the four future "BEV-by-design" platforms of the Stellantis group. The introduction of this new platform series is expected to revolutionize the future vehicles of the French company starting from 2023. They were developed specifically for electromobility for the first time and are supposed to offer significant architectural differences.
Flat Silhouette and 800 Volt Technology
The concept car, based on the STLA-Large platform, crouches very low at 1.34 meters, but stretches to five meters in length. With the new "BEV-by-design" electric platform, Stellantis will also introduce technological elements driven by artificial intelligence: STLA Brain, STLA Smart Cockpit, and STLA Autodrive.
"Peugeot is committed to electrifying its product range. Starting in 2023, one hundred percent of the product line will be electrified, and in the next two years, five new fully electric models will be launched. Our goal is clear: by 2030, Peugeot aims to be the leading electric brand in Europe. This goal and the ambitious vision pave the way for a radical transformation of the brand," explains Linda Jackson, Global CEO of Peugeot. "This is embodied today by the Peugeot Inception Concept, which marks the beginning of a new era. The Peugeot Inception Concept embodies the significance of Allure from now on."
The fully electric Peugeot Inception Concept is equipped with 800-volt technology. The 100 kWh battery is supposed to be good for 800 kilometers on a single full charge, which corresponds to the distance from Paris to Marseille or Brussels to Berlin. The consumption is expected to be only 12.5 kWh per 100 km. The battery charges the equivalent of 30 kilometers of range in one minute or 150 kilometers in five minutes. And the Inception Concept can be easily charged via induction, meaning no cable is required.
Two Motors and 500 kW All-Wheel Drive
Two compact electric motors, one in front and one in the rear, make the concept car an all-wheel drive vehicle. The combined output is 500 kW (680 hp). The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds is very sporty. The technology on board the platform family is reflected in the Inception Concept in the steer-by-wire technology. The steering wheel, as known for decades, is replaced by a hypersquare control where digital electrical controls take the place of mechanical linkages.
“Peugeot is changing, but the Peugeot Inception Concept unmistakably remains a Peugeot. It expresses the brand's timeless feline appeal and shows how optimistic we are about the future of the car and the emotions it conveys,” said Matthias Hossann, Design Director at Peugeot. “The bright and light-filled Peugeot Inception Concept reinvents the driving experience and at the same time illustrates some of our reflections on reducing Peugeot's CO2 footprint by more than fifty percent by 2030. The brand transformation affects all aspects of Peugeot's design, production, and life for tomorrow. Design is an integral part of this change.”
A Feline Look and 7.25 Square Meters of Glass Surface
The brand's genes are preserved, but the design language has been reinterpreted for the new era that begins today. This new design language will be used in the next vehicle from PEUGEOT starting in 2025. This new design alternates between fine lines and sporty curves, which are more geometric and sharper, such as the horizontal fender shoulders.
The interior is designed as a glass capsule that extends to the feet of the driver and passenger. All the glazing (windshield, side, and rear windows) is made of glass that was developed for architecture. Adapted to the Peugeot Inception Concept, it retains its exceptional thermal properties and benefits from a multi-chrome treatment (treatment with metal oxides), a process originally used by NASA for astronauts' helmet visors.
Communicating Doors
A Tech Bar runs horizontally through the door surface. This recessed screen sends various messages outside when the driver and passengers approach. The artificial intelligence equipped in the Peugeot Inception Concept recognizes the driver to adjust the comfort settings desired by each occupant (seating position, temperature, driving mode, and multimedia preferences).
In addition to the battery charge status, the Tech Bar also has the usual greeting and farewell messages, as well as numerous sensors and radars associated with driving delegation, allowing the body to be completely smooth, as it does without these technical elements. The lower part of the doors widens and stands out clearly to improve aerodynamics in this very sensitive area.
Three Claws, Front and Rear
The front bumper features an entirely new light signature that includes Peugeot's three distinctive claws. This new, unmistakable front end combines the entire grille and the signature emblem into one element, which also houses the sensors. It consists of a single pane of glass, in the center of which is the logo, magnified by a 3D lighting effect. This pane is framed by three thin horizontal lines crossed by the three claws. The four optical modules are housed under the glass pane, which is itself equipped with a mirror effect. The pane is printed with Digital Inkjet technology.
The rear, which mirrors the new signature of the front end, has been given a high-tech treatment, with the three claws seemingly extending infinitely into the vehicle thanks to the two layers of glass.
“Like the Peugeot Inception Concept, our future models will also be equipped with STLA Brain artificial intelligence and will be fully connected. Peugeot customers will enjoy a seamless experience, combining physical and human interaction, virtual communication with the brand, and smart online services," explains Phil York, Director of Marketing and Communication at Peugeot. "The Peugeot Inception Concept showcases some of these important innovations. Future Peugeot vehicles based on 'BEV-by-design' platforms will not only be emissions-free but also relaxing and exciting, easy to acquire, use, and update.”
Aerodynamic Wheels
The "Aerorim" wheels of the Inception Concept are designed to be axially symmetric. Fabric inserts contribute to aerodynamics, while aluminum inserts with micro-perforation are intended to emphasize the high-tech aspect of the design. The illuminated lion emblem remains static while the wheel is spinning. Inside the wheel, the brake caliper is covered with mirrored glass. This extraordinary design aspect is meant to recall the glass components of the Hypersquare, the front, and the rear of the concept car.
New Generation i-Cockpit and Steer-by-Wire
With the new Hypersquare control system, the Inception Concept offers an improved driving experience thanks to an agile driving feel and a completely new, intuitive i-Cockpit. With a fingertip, all driving parameters are controlled, and the Steer-by-Wire technology is supposed to make driving instinctive and easier. The ultimate ergonomics of the Hypersquare, which replaces the classic steering wheel, aim to create a new, natural, simpler, and safer way of driving.
In the center of the Hypersquare is a tablet-like screen displaying the control information. The pictograms for the various functions (including air conditioning, radio volume, ADAS) are displayed on the two side control panels to facilitate access to the selected control element. The latter is located in the circular recesses and can only be reached with the thumb without taking hands off the steering wheel. For even more driving comfort, the edge of the Hypersquare is made using 3D printing, while the digital glass screen in its center ensures a high-tech experience. Peugeot has integrated Steer-by-Wire technology into the concept car. The physical steering column disappears to demonstrate the new architecture on board the Peugeot Inception Concept.
Light-Filled Atmosphere
According to Linda Jackson, the transition to an electric brand means more to Peugeot than just installing batteries and electric motors in vehicles. A new vehicle concept is also important. In the interior of the Inception Concept, black is completely abandoned in favor of new atmospheres. By combining light filtered through multicolored glass with materials featuring relatively neutral metallic tones, an interior was created that can change the atmosphere through the play of reflections.
Fabric remnants made of one hundred percent polyester from the prototype workshops of the design center or from suppliers are reused and thermally compressed under vacuum, with a binding resin injected. This technology creates an extremely hard and durable material that can be processed into a structural part or a cladding. It can be used for a variety of structures, such as door openings, and does not need to be clad with additional elements.
What Does This Mean?
Sustainable, modern 800-volt technology, and great design – if only Peugeot would soon offer such vehicles in series production, the future of the lion brand would be assured.
Translated automatically from German.
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