SHIWA

Academic year

2014 - 2015

Shiwa is a four-seater self-driving vehicle featuring a hybrid propulsion system and advanced safety features developed in partnership with Quattroruote

The concept car features a design inspired by the art of origami, with a metal composite exterior and a diamond-shaped cabin. The vehicle has four integrated electric motors, ensuring zero emissions and a silent driving experience. Shiwa is an IICV (Individual Identity Companion Vehicle) that adapts to passengers' preferences and habits, recognising them through fingerprinting. 

The model was developed in collaboration with Model Resine, Newcast Services, OZ Racing, Pirelli and built by CECOMP 

Shiwa is the brainchild of Youngjin Shim (Korea); Luca Menicacci (Italy) And Jaykishan Vithalbhai Lakhani (India), Interior Development Jose Ignacio Martinez Flores (Ecuador), Worked on the Project: Chen Lujia (China); Charles Frederic Nestor Carrupt (Switzerland); Mikhail D. Souza (India); Qichang Li (China); Kejin Pan (China); Alparslan Turhan (Turkey); Gaurav Udavant (India) E Honghu Zhang (China), students of the Master in Transportation Design a.y. 2014/15, under the coordination of Alessandro Cipolli, Master's Degree Coordinator, and Davide Tealdi and under the supervision of Fulvio Fantolino.