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"Modulo 03 concept": A model sustainable heavy truck based on visionary interior design
"travelling, living and working"My research essentially deals with the theme of the "travelling, living and working".
I thought to a working category that is always on the road: the truckers. So I studied for an idea to get more comfortable their travel. I concentrated myself to the interior of truck cabins for very long interstate truck transport services. His material aims at multiple objectives, of which the fundamental one is redefining the interior architecture of the cabin, addressing the quality of the working environment and, more generally, the quality of life on board. |
"safe heavy truck""Modulo 03 evolution" is a concept of safe heavy truck. The particular shape of the cab -over with the back rear place of drive and the windshield tilted towards the inside let to the driver the greater possibility of survival in case of frontal impact against a heavy vehicle, in how much has a greater given vital space from the structural conformation of the same one. In order to reduce the consequences in case of incidents of the heavy vehicle with automobiles or pedestrians it is chosen to equip the vehicle of lateral fairings both of the tractor and the trailer, therefore not only for function of aerodynamic type, but above all in order to prevent that in the impact the joint of the car or pedestrian under truck happens.
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"Modulo 03 evolution" developed by Donato Nappo with the team Designmotion CA and in collaboration with ERREDUE Prototypes, who followed all phases of construction of the prototype. The project was selected by International Design Biennial of Saint-Etienne (France) for the original design and has been exhibited at the French event, at salone del mobile di Milano and published on Tuttotrasporti nr.278 , Auto & Design nr.109 and Corriere della Sera.
Download and read the article/dossier of TUTTOTRASPORTI magazine in Italian
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Modulo 00 vision: Future transport is coming! innovative, networked and semi-automated truck concept for freight and passenger transports
A new concept of aerodynamic truck for Peterbilt
design heritageThe new design is inspired to traditional Peterbilt lines, design heritage and aerodynamic principles. All volumes are smoothed with curves, grille, hood, fender and sunvisor integrated in roof fairing. The design of front grille is clean and balanced, the integrated lights are in the fender and the sleek bumper is provided by led lights.
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The side view is nautical source style, with curved window over the door, graphics elements that connect the side window, redesigned aerodynamic mirrors, with the side exaust integrated in the sleeper cab.
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aerodynamic principlesThe version Aero is provided by an integrated steps fairing side and additional rear fairing side for the best air to pass through the bodywork. Through its design, it creates a strong and minimal visual identity, perfect mix between Peterbilt identity and contemporary shapes of car design and modern architecture.
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The first 'Modulo 3 concept': "A new interior architecture concept of Truck cab_1994/96
In 1994 was born "modulo 3" vehicle for transporting goods over long distances, the subject of the thesis of Donato Nappo, " discussed at the Polytechnic of Milan-italy, Faculty of Architecture, with Prof. Arturo Bellavitis. More information at the library of the Milan Polytechnic. http://www.biblio.polimi.it/opac/
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Magazine Auto& Design_Italy_ Issue number 109Donato Nappo's research essentially deals with the more current than ever theme of the interior of truck cabins. His material aims at multiple objectives, of which the fundamental one is redefining the interior architecture of the cabin, addressing the quality of the working environment and, more generally, the quality of life on board. The outcome of this methodological approach was the definition of modulo 3, a high-level driver's cab that offers a flat-floored all-round-vision cabin characterised by a protected interior area and a fully-featured bathroom.
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The vehicle's nameThe vehicle's name was a deliberate choice, in that it is made from three basic structural modules. The first is the overall chassis, engine and mechanical group. The second, the two separate cabin support-a pair of towers that enclose, respectively, the passenger cell and the bathroom. The third module is the cabin itself, finished to ergonomic criteria with the most modern and advanced comforts, including variable-intensity interior lights, couchette with real-bed dimentions, fridge and microwave oven".
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