dacia hipster concept car aims to reduce carbon footprint of current electric vehicles by half

"Dacia introduces the Hipster Concept car, an automobile that hopes to cut the carbon footprint of current electric vehicles by 50 percent. The company plans to make it happen by lowering the vehicle's weight up to 20 percent compared to its recent model (the Spring), giving it smaller dimensions, making it modular, and limiting the materials used in production with recycled Starkle panels and mass-dyed elements to avoid layers of manufacturing."

"Outside, the vehicle's shape is a compact block with four wheels placed at each corner, removing front and rear overhangs. The front end is flat and horizontal, fitted with narrow headlights that align with the company's design language. The tailgate covers the car's full width and opens in two sections for easy loading, and the rear lights are placed behind the tailgate window, removing the need for separate glass panels and helping reduce cost and material use."

Dacia's Hipster Concept car targets a 50 percent reduction in electric vehicle carbon footprint by combining weight savings, compact dimensions, modular architecture, and material simplification. The design reduces vehicle weight up to 20 percent versus the Spring and lowers battery capacity through a smaller footprint to cut emissions tied to battery production. Production emphasizes recycled Starkle panels, mass-dyed components, fewer painted parts, and limited material variety to avoid layered manufacturing and save energy. Exterior choices include a blocky shape with wheels at the corners, a two-section tailgate, rear lights behind the tailgate window, and a single body color with only three painted elements.

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