On the Frendzy’s passenger side there is a conventional door, as well as a sliding side door which incorporates a 37-inch widescreen display. The large external screen can display messages or information – such as “making deliveries” or “back in five minutes” – or advertising messages, either while parked or on the move.
The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, recently launched by Research In Motion, plugs into the dashboard, and enables the concept of an office on wheels to become reality, says Renault.
The device has an important role to play as it controls the exterior screen while the vehicle is in motion, or the viewing of a film, for example. The tablet connects directly into the centre console. As soon as it is plugged in, it becomes an integral element of the vehicle. This is the world of work, says Renault.
On the driver’s side there are centre-opening doors representing the world of the family, as it allows for easy entry. Come the weekend, the vehicle transforms itself into a family vehicle with a front passenger seat and, in the rear, a big bench seat. The single-piece rear seat is integrated into the floor, while the front seat folds forward in order to free up space. Children can watch a film or play games on the touch-sensitive pad which slides out from the back of the driver’s seat. They can also draw on a special slate integrated into the sliding door.
EVs certainly seem to be freeing up the Renault designers to think a lot more imaginatively, n'est ce pas?
