NEXUS: Electric powered switcase/scooter

Ever since the suitcase got wheels, designers have been trying to create some extraordinary ones for an elite group of people, and one of the best examples is the Suitcase Bike that got wide attention when it was launched back in 2007. Here is yet another interesting concept that will surely turn heads if it becomes real. While the NEXUS electric powered switcase/scooter by Argentine designer Francisco Lupin is designed for short travels inside the airports, I won’t mind it taking outside too. The switcase features 18 lts of physical space and can support users weighing up to 110 kg.

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It has two front wheels that are moved by two electric engines. A built-in pack of four 12 V batteries offers the owner two hours of usage. The power plug located on the front of the switcase can use either 110v or 220v. The body of the suitcase-com-scooter is made of P.P and a few T.P.E elastomer pieces. On the other hand, the direction pipe and handlebar are made of 6061 aluminum.

The ignition system has been integrated into the handlebar, with the velocity controller on the right hand, to let the users sprint from zero to 15 km/h. If the concept ever meets realism, it would be a great solution for those who have to spend hours at places like airports, railway stations or multiplexes.

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Via: Francisco-Lupin