"The design team, led by Zhang Yongliang and Cai Qiming with a nine-person in-house crew, didn't just slap some LED strips on a conventional truck body and call it futuristic. They rethought the entire proposition, starting with that skateboard platform and working outward to create something that genuinely functions differently depending on context. The one-button mode transition sounds like marketing fluff until you see what it actually does:"
"The one-button mode transition sounds like marketing fluff until you see what it actually does: the rear bed cover flips up to form a small tent in SUV mode, transforming the cargo area into sheltered space. French doors on the truck bed give you unconventional access angles, and the whole setup accommodates removable modules like stereos, a refrigerator, and other gear that slot in and out based on what you're doing that day."
Dongfeng's E-Truck integrates crab motion, steer-by-wire, full-wheel steering, removable appliances, and an energy-harvesting roof to create a versatile pickup. The vehicle uses a skateboard chassis and a minimalist stainless steel body to enable mode transitions that reconfigure the truck for work, leisure, or emergency response without requiring multiple vehicles. A one-button transition alters the rear bed into a sheltered tent, French doors provide unconventional access, and removable modules like stereos and refrigerators slot in and out. The design team focused on solving rigidity and prioritized functional adaptability over decorative futurism.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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