LOOP is an electric bus concept that aligns with EU ecodesign initiatives (ESPR) and designs out factors that inhibit product circularity.
A circular product is built on a closed-loop vision where resources are used efficiently and materials are recycled into the production chain.
The concept focuses on three objectives:
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Design Out Plastic
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Reduce Complexity
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Modular Platform
The Challenge
The global plastic production keeps growing rapidly. However the recyclability of polymers is a polemic issue and is limited compared to metals or glass. Recycled plastics undergo quality degradation, finally leading to disposal or incineration. The reduction of plastic content in products holds global significance and poses a great challenge to product design.
Improved Recyclability
Design Out Plastics
LOOP rules out composite plastic in favor of infinitely recyclable aluminium, glass and formaldehyde free plywood. This material selection determines the design language. Laser cutting, folding and bending dominate body manufacture.
Singly Curved Front/Rear Glass
Laser Cut
Aluminium Sheet
Folded and Bent Aluminium Sheet
Sheet Glass
Formaldehyde-Free Bent Plywood
Folded
Aluminium
Sheet
Folded and Bent Aluminium Sheet
Folded
Aluminium
Sheet
Reduce Complexity
The symmetrical layout significantly reduces the number of components. Body panels are interchangeable, easy to manufacture and replace, extending the product's lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
Seats are integrated into the wall paneling to reduce the number of components and save weight.
Shared corner protectors
Shared light clusters
Modular Architecture
Loop is built of modules to facilitate manufacturing and the configuration of different models. The battery packs are integrated in a fully flat floor to achieve an even weight distribution. Ultra compact suspension modules integrate the motors and the steering.
PLATFORM
FRONT MODUL
REAR MODUL
MODULE SIZE OPTIONS
16 m2
8 m2
12 m2
Floor Integrated Battery Packs
Rear suspension with corner drive motors.
Front suspension
The turning radius of the 12 meter version is 30% less than a similar two wheel steered bus
LOOP family
Width: 2500mm
Height: 3100mm
8M
Length: 8000mm
Wheelbase: 4600mm
2W steering
Capacity: 8+46*=54
10M
Length: 10.000mm
Wheelbase: 6200mm
Optional 4W steering
Capacity: 11+57*=68
12M
Length: 12.000mm
Wheelbase: 7900mm
4W steering
Capacity: 14+70*=84
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