ITV Motors

This project was my first major personal endeavor, conceived back during my high school years. I designed a single-passenger electric car that combined an aerodynamic and  beautiful design with extremely efficient motors, an ultra fast charging, lightweight graphene-based power bank, and an upgradeable high tech interior, all at an affordable price point. At one point, I even considered turning this concept into a business, even going as far as to develop a HoloLens demo app, but my focus has since shifted towards pursuing a career in themed entertainment.

An Iconic Body Design

Even in the early stages of the design when I simply wanted to make a cool looking vehicle, I wanted to make a design that was unique. I was inspired by several different objects, such as space shuttles, concept cars, and even ships from movies like James Cameron's The Abyss. The body is incredibly aerodynamic, and the sleek design provides an efficient use of space while still allowing a luxurious driving experience. The curved windshield gives the driver a panoramic view with minimal blind spots. Because we were dealing with a small amount of space for the same equipment found in most vehicles, I had to rethink means of storage for motors, batteries and other equipment necessary for driving. What we came up with was a way not of storing the parts, but of hiding them in plain sight. The motor, attached directly to the back wheel, is completely encased by a highly durable Carbon Kevlar cover with a luxurious gold finish. The batteries and controller are cleverly concealed in the undercarriage, which has the same gold finish. The tail section acts as a storage compartment for personal belongings.

An Innovation in Every Field

It wasn't enough to make an interesting design, I wanted something that could revolutionize the automotive industry. I looked at modern cars and it felt like every car company had its own gimmick for its newest innovations. One had a new seat, another a new steering wheel, perhaps even a new type of engine or electric motor, but why should a person have to choose one innovation over another. I designed my vehicle to have as many innovations as possible, from its groundbreaking graphene-based power source to an advanced AI interface. I also designed the vehicle's components to be modular, allowing a person to easily upgrade components rather than trading in the entire vehicle. A user could easily have a more powerful motor installed in a few quick steps, or replace the dashboard media display with the latest model by simply popping the old one out and snapping the new one in place.

A Driving Experience Unlike Any Other

The ITV Mark 1 was designed to give the same thrill of driving that comes with riding a motorcycle or driving an ATV while providing the luxury experience only found in the most premium of cars. The shocks were designed to be adjustable, allowing a person to choose anything between feeling the road and an experience not dissimilar to gliding over the pavement.

The Prototype

Over the past decade, I have made multiple prototypes of the vehicle, which has allowed me to run test drives, work out concerns with the steering system, and test how the experience of a customer might be in real life. I worked with a team to do all the welding, bodywork, and electronics in-house. We even purchased the Emrax motor, a remarkably powerful and efficient motor capable of producing the power required to drive the ITV while weighing in at an astonishing 22lbs. The first prototype (see above) wasn't much of a looker, but it got the job done.

The HoloLens Demo

Making a prototype in a garage is great for discovering and solving problems, but it isn't quite as good for presentation. I needed something more than renderings to show to potential investors and others in my field. I decided to learn some programming and start development on a demo app for the Microsoft HoloLens. The results were better than I had hoped, yet looking back at now with more experience, I know I could make something much better nowadays.