TOYOTA QUARTER SPEED 0.25X

Degree Project 2022

TOYOTA QUARTER-SPEED (0.25X) aims to explore a future shared RV service for Chinese citizens to slow down and enjoy the happiness which focuses more on the on-road journey instead of the destination. Generation z and a, are deeply affected by videos. 0.25X is the playback speed of videos. In my imagination of level 5 autonomous driving, the journey is like a video. When the users decide the destination and the path, the timeline of the journey is formed and the L5 car will control the direction. What the users need to control is the speed, they can choose when they want to speed up and slow down and what they want to experience in the travel.

TOYOTA 0.25X system can provide a lightweight journey for citizens. The user can book the customized interior, furniture, electric appliances, and food through the app. And TOYOTA plays the role of energy supply and waste recycling. Mostly the vehicle is for short-term rent, but it also can become a long-term motel. The TOYOTA 0.25X vehicle achieves waste-free, introduces the nature inside, and has a more compact dimension. The interior creates a quiet and peaceful atmosphere which can leave time for passengers to find happiness and connect to the world.

This time no need to be hurry, just slow down and enjoy the on-road happiness.

Ruien Hu

Master´s Programme in Transportation Design

In collaboration with:

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Mood picture of slow and peaceful atmosphere

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The meaning of quarter speed

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Service map

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Exterior ideation | Introduce the nature into the car

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Exterior sketch

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Exterior sketch about functions: door folds up to bacome canopy | top window extends out to become full-screen mode | front storage for outdoor dirty equipments

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Following | The users have a slow walk and the car follow at 0.25X speed

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Waste free | If the users find some trash outside, they can collect them and throw them into the rear trash cans

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Exterior blender rendering 01

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Exterior illustration | Enjoy the summer time

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Interior ideation sketch | Asymmetry and split-level layout to maximize the space utilization

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Interior ideation

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Front window illustration | Controller

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Front window illustration | Welcome seat & change shoes

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Front window illustration | Functions

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Controller sketch & interaction ideation

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Front window illustration | Food time

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Top window illustration | Sunshine room

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Top window illustration | Inside garden

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Top window illustration | Entertainment space

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Rear window illustration | Living room

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Rear window illustration | small observation place & bed

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Interior illustration | The slow and facinating life

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Interior Vred rendering 01

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