{"id":10662,"date":"2022-03-22T12:58:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T12:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1382975"},"modified":"2022-03-22T12:58:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T12:58:19","slug":"the-iev-z-is-the-wildest-shapeshifting-minicar-weve-seen-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=10662","title":{"rendered":"The iEV Z is the wildest shapeshifting minicar we\u2019ve seen yet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As electric microcars are <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/microcars-future-of-shared-mobility-syndication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gradually becoming a thing<\/a>, there are a number of companies that want to introduce us to tiny EVs with an intriguing design twist: shapeshifting.<\/p>\n<p>Two of these interesting shapeshifters, scheduled for launch later this year, are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triggo.city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Triggo EV<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citytransformer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">City Transformer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t really expect Batmobile-like transformations, but both vehicles have variable chassis that enable them to change their size when space is at a premium. To fit into a tight parking spot or pass swiftly through traffic jams \u2014 that\u2019s your call.<\/p>\n<p>The Triggo EV can extend or contract its front wheels horizontally, measuring 148cm and 86cm wide, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" srcdoc=\"\n\n<style>*{padding:0;margin:0;overflow:hidden}html,body{background:#000;height:100%}img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:opacity .1s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,1,1)}a:hover img+img{opacity:1!important}<\/style>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q-RdEk3brVo?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1&amp;mute=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;theme=light&amp;playsinline=1'><img src='https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/q-RdEk3brVo\/hqdefault.jpg'><img src='https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cyberdelia\/assets\/img\/ytplaybtn.png' style='top: 50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0)'><img src='https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cyberdelia\/assets\/img\/ytplaybtn-hover.png' style='top: 50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;opacity:0;transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0)'><\/a>&#8221; width=&#8221;560&#8243; height=&#8221;315&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; allowfullscreen=&#8221;allowfullscreen&#8221;>[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the City Transformer\u2019s front and rear tracks expand together with the fenders \u2014 maximizing the width to 140cm. When the process is reversed, the minicar retracts to a narrow 100cm.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" srcdoc=\"\n\n<style>*{padding:0;margin:0;overflow:hidden}html,body{background:#000;height:100%}img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:opacity .1s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,1,1)}a:hover img+img{opacity:1!important}<\/style>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xJwj1Q3mybg?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1&amp;mute=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;theme=light&amp;playsinline=1'><img src='https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/xJwj1Q3mybg\/hqdefault.jpg'><img src='https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cyberdelia\/assets\/img\/ytplaybtn.png' style='top: 50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0)'><img src='https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cyberdelia\/assets\/img\/ytplaybtn-hover.png' style='top: 50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;opacity:0;transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0)'><\/a>&#8221; width=&#8221;560&#8243; height=&#8221;315&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; allowfullscreen=&#8221;allowfullscreen&#8221;>[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>But there\u2019s another electric microcar that really takes shapeshifting to the next level: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ievmotors.com\/ievz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">iEV Z<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The mini four-wheeler doesn\u2019t extend its tracks or wheels. Instead, it literally <em>expands its body in the middle<\/em> to provide space for a second passenger or extra cargo.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, just like that:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><video class=\"gifsnomore wp-image-1382990 \" autoplay loop muted><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/GIF5-1.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/iev-z-is-wildest-shapeshifting-minicar-yet#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F22%2Fiev-z-is-wildest-shapeshifting-minicar-yet%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Image: iEV Motors\" data-title=\"Share Image: iEV Motors on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Image: iEV Motors on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Image: iEV Motors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s thanks to what iEV Motors calls a \u201cstate of the art robotic platform.\u201d And despite the vehicle\u2019s ability to create extra space, it\u2019s still freakishly narrow \u2014 at 78cm, the company boasts it can fit basically anywhere and even pass through your home\u2019s door frame.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1382991 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz.jpeg\" alt=\"iEV Z \" width=\"573\" height=\"382\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz-796x531.jpeg 796w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/iev-z-is-wildest-shapeshifting-minicar-yet#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F22%2Fiev-z-is-wildest-shapeshifting-minicar-yet%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Image: iEV Motors\" data-title=\"Share Image: iEV Motors on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Image: iEV Motors on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Image: iEV Motors<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1382991\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz.jpeg\" alt=\"iEV Z \" width=\"573\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/ievz-796x531.jpeg 796w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>And here\u2019s another cool spec: everything can be controlled through the accompanying app. You can transform it, lock and unlock it, open it, change the color of the LED lights running across its body, and check the remaining battery life all from your phone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382992 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro\u20134.jpeg\" alt=\"iEV Z \" width=\"300\" height=\"650\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro\u20134.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro\u20134-97x210.jpeg 97w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro\u20134-62x135.jpeg 62w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro\u20134-125x270.jpeg 125w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/iev-z-is-wildest-shapeshifting-minicar-yet#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F22%2Fiev-z-is-wildest-shapeshifting-minicar-yet%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Here\u2019s what the app looks like. Image: iEV Motors\" data-title=\"Share Here\u2019s what the app looks like. Image: iEV Motors on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Here\u2019s what the app looks like. Image: iEV Motors on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Here\u2019s what the app looks like. Image: iEV Motors<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382992\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro%E2%80%934.jpeg\" alt=\"iEV Z \" width=\"300\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro\u20134.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro\u20134-97x210.jpeg 97w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro\u20134-62x135.jpeg 62w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/iPhoneXXS11Pro\u20134-125x270.jpeg 125w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of battery life, the iEV Z also draws power from integrated solar panels and can be fully charged within three hours with a regular charger, or within 15 minutes with a fast charger.<\/p>\n<p>It comes in two different versions: the standard with a 25-45km\/h top speed and 100km of range, and the iEV Z+ with a 60-80km\/h top speed and 160km of range.<\/p>\n<p>This performance, along with its technical classification as a quad moped (according to EU regulations, at least) means that you can drive it either on city roads or bike lanes.<\/p>\n<p>The iEVZ is set for launch in late 2022, with an estimated $6,431 (\u20ac5,850) price tag. You can already pre-order it from $110 (\u20ac100).<\/p>\n<p>Interested to see it move and transform? Check out the video below:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" srcdoc=\"\n\n<style>*{padding:0;margin:0;overflow:hidden}html,body{background:#000;height:100%}img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:opacity .1s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,1,1)}a:hover img+img{opacity:1!important}<\/style>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YEtZH1knTg0?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1&amp;mute=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;theme=light&amp;playsinline=1'><img src='https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/YEtZH1knTg0\/hqdefault.jpg'><img src='https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cyberdelia\/assets\/img\/ytplaybtn.png' style='top: 50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0)'><img src='https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cyberdelia\/assets\/img\/ytplaybtn-hover.png' style='top: 50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;opacity:0;transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0)'><\/a>&#8221; width=&#8221;560&#8243; height=&#8221;315&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; allowfullscreen=&#8221;allowfullscreen&#8221;>[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/iev-z-is-wildest-shapeshifting-minicar-yet\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As electric microcars are gradually becoming a thing, there are a number of companies that want to introduce us to tiny EVs with an intriguing design twist: shapeshifting. 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