The Nio Eve concept previews a world where getting
from A to B will feel more personal than ever before. The Eve constantly learns about its occupants as well as their
preferences. This is because as opposed to current cars, the Eve is more of a
digital companion, a sort of Siri/Cortana on wheels if you will.
Nio created NOMI, an
artificial intelligence engine with a so-called "intuitive human
interface", capable of providing passengers with verbal and visual
connections.
NOMI will use the vehicle's active
glass in order to provide augmented reality graphics for occupants, allowing
for all types of entertainment inside the car.
The company, formerly known as NextEV, also stated
that they will have autonomous electric cars in the U.S. market by the year
2020, with the Eve representing the first step towards achieving that goal.
The Eve is less about performance and more about practicality when compared to
the EP9. In order to achieve a more inviting interior, Nio did
away with conventional A & B pillars, allowing for a forward-sliding door,
providing better access to the cabin.
The concept was designed from the inside out, with
self-driving characteristics in mind, which is why sitting in any of the two
forward seats allows for an enhanced panoramic view, while the graphics
provided on the active glass are also there for when non-autonomous driving is
required.
Unfortunately Nio
declined to provide any details during the concept's unveiling at the SXSW
festival that takes place in Austin, Texas from March 10-19.
