Chevrolet
FNR Concept
The
Chevrolet FNR is an autonomous electric concept vehicle that offers a glimpse
at mobility of the future. It was developed in Shanghai by GM's Pan Asia
Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) joint venture.
Engineering,
design and electrification teams drew on their past experience developing
electric concept vehicles. Their aim was to create a unique, intelligent
vehicle for tomorrow's younger consumers by utilizing innovative car networking
technology.
The
Chevrolet FNR boasts a futuristic capsule design. It has crystal laser
headlights and taillights, dragonfly dual swing doors, magnetic hubless wheel
electric motors and a wireless auto-charge system.
The
Chevrolet FNR is loaded with a range of intelligent technologies usually seen
only in science fiction movies. They include sensors and roof-mounted radar
that can map out the environment to enable driverless operation, Chevy
Intelligent Assistant and iris recognition start. The Chevrolet FNR can also
serve as a "personal assistant" to map out the best route to the
driver's preferred destination.
In
self-driving mode, the vehicle's front seats can swivel 180 degrees to face the
rear seats, creating a more intimate setting. The driver can switch to manual
mode through the gesture control feature.
