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BRIEF
PROGRAMS
CONTRIBUTION
Independent Work
A subscription-based solar EV charger utilizing second-life panels from used EV batteries for convenient on-the-go charging.
CATEGORY
Industrial Design
Sustainable System
Design for Future
Installation Demo
SOLARX Installation Demo
There are many unseen consequences of green driving...
of EV battery recharge electricity is sourced from fossil fuels, a major contributor to the nation's greenhouse gas emissions.
2/3
50%
of all fires in waste processing are caused by Lithium batteries disposal.
But the market demand has been rising...
Market Research
As Biden aims for EVs to capture of the car market by 2030,
50%
The number of EVs on U.S. roads is projected to reach
26.4M
How might we ease the future sustainable crisis and also meet the demand?
STAFF AT STATION
DRIVER
Sevice Redesign
SERVICE SYSTEM REDESIGN
RECYCLE CHAIN
SOLARX enables a swift 4-minute charging rack installation. Upon the end of the rental subscription, drivers are expected to return the rack.
The batteries within these racks are crafted from recycled EV batteries collected by car manufacturers, undergoing refurbishment processes in factories.
Ideation & Prototype
Electromagnetic Wireless Charging
Contactless charging uses electromagnetic fields to transfer energy between a pad on the ground or integrated into infrastructure and a receiver on the electric vehicle.
The electromagnetic size will be minimized and integrated into a secure charging rack to be firmly placed on the car.
* I asked my friend, Dami Bae, who has been an EV driver for 4 years, to review the final concepts and provide fresh ideas and feedback on the charging device. (Date: 08/05/2023)
The final visual is an integration of design features from many sketches. I aimed for the final visual to have a streamlined appearance while still capturing the bold essence that reflects the SOLARX brand and its empowering nature.
Final Design
The challenges primarily center on battery recycling techniques and expanding the reach of ideas like SOLARX to a broader audience. However, I believe this future is not distant, given the exponential growth in the use of electronic cars each year.
The adoption of technologies like renewable energy solutions, IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity, and data analytics allows us to operate more sustainably while gaining valuable insights into user behavior and system performance. Furthermore, a tech-savvy image can attract environmentally conscious consumers and contribute to the overall brand appeal.
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