Hyundai 45 EV Concept Finds Inspiration In The Past For The Design Of Upcoming EVs
Hyundai has just lifted the veils of its 45 EV Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show and it’s a study that looks to the future while paying tribute to the past. Inspired by one of the most iconic vehicles in the brand’s history, the 1974 Pony Coupe Concept, the 45 design study showcases Hyundai’s future design direction for electric vehicles. Additionally, the concept “reimagines the in-car experience in the age of electrification and autonomous technologies,” according to the automaker. The Hyundai 45 EV Concept‘s name is also a throwback to the Pony Coupe Concept as 45 years have passed since that vehicle was unveiled. Furthermore, the name owes itself in part to the 45-degree angles at the front and rear that form a diamond-shaped silhouette which Hyundai says it anticipates the design direction of future EV models. The 45 EV concept adopts a monocoque-style body as well as aerodynamic and lightweight design inspired by aircrafts of the 1920s. Just like the original coupe ...