Dhizaini Modu Motokari yeGuta naDaniel Henneh ndiye mukundi anokudzwa zvikuru wemubairo unoremekedza we2025 Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award muChikwata cheKukwikwidza cheMotokari, Kufamba neKuendesa.

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Modu Motokari yeGuta

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Modu ndeyemotokari yeguta yakagadzirwa nemapaki anoshandurika, yakagadzirirwa kufamba muguta. Motokari iyi yakavakwa yakavakirwa pazvikamu zvinoshandurika-shandurika. Magetsi ekuvhenekera ekuruboshwe nerudyi akafanana, uye ndizvo zvakaita magirazi ekuona kumashure, mabhumper epamberi neekumashure, sisitimu yekufambisa nechasisi. Nzira iyi inodudza huwandu hwezvikamu, mari yekugadzira uye magetsi anoshandiswa pakugadzira. Muviri wemotokari wakagadzirwa nemapepa eanodized aluminium akachekwa nelaser uye akakombamiswa, iine drivetrain yemagetsi, mamotor ari mumavhiri uye air suspension. Motokari inogadziriswa online panguva yekutenga, uye mapaki anogona kushandurwa gare gare sekushanduka kwezvinodiwa.

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Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Modu Motokari yeGuta, rukudzo runokudzwa runopiwa kumadhizaini akanaka anozadzisa zvinodiwa zvehunyanzvi neyeindasitiri zvinotarisirwa kuzvigadzirwa zvakagadzirwa zvakanaka. Vakunda veSimbi vanoratidza unyanzvi hukuru, hunyanzvi hwakakwirira, kunzwisisa kwevakachenjera uye kugona kwekugadzira kwevagadziri vavo. Modu Motokari yeGuta inotarisirwa kuva chigadzirwa chinokudzwa zvakanyanya, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chinoshanda uye chine zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa eindasitiri uye ine hunhu hwetekinoroji hwakakwana hwakabatana neruzivo nehunyanzvi. Nekushanda kwayo zvakanaka, Modu Motokari yeGuta inoremekedzwa uye yakagadzirirwa kupa kuvandudzwa kwehupenyu kunobatsira kuita kuti nyika ive nzvimbo iri nani.

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Hunhu Hwakasiyana: Modu is designed around modularity and interchangeability of components. It can be configured both at purchase and later as the need changes without buying a new vehicle. Modu introduces the concept of interchangeability, for instance, the left and right headlights are identical, the driving mirrors, the front and back bumpers, even the drive system and chassis system. This significantly reduces the manufacturing cost, energy and subsequently a smaller environmental footprint.
Kukura & Kupakiwa: Modu is modular so the dimension will vary base on the configuration. Minimum configuration 1.8m length x 0.85m width x 1.5m height
Electric drivetrain, In-wheel electric motor, air suspension, laser cut and bent anodized aluminum body panels.
Matagi: Modular, City Car, Urban Mobility, Sustainable Design, Electric Vehicle, Interchangeable Components, Lightweight, Innovative, Compact, Energy Efficient, Flexible
Tekinoroji Yekugadzira: The design of Modu was made possible through Design Thinking. Early ideas were captured via sketching, white boarding and sticky notes to capture critical features. These ideas were then refined through peer interviews and feedback. Iterative sketches led to CAD modeling in Siemens NX, with FDM 3D printing to validating key technical features. Realistic renderings in Keyshot and composition in Photoshop were used to visualize the vehicle and its potential use cases.
Changamire yeDhizaini: The main challenge was combining complete modularity with aesthetics and structural integrity, a tough balance since these often conflict. The inspiration for Modu's exoskeleton design is from military vehicles, this simplified the design and reduced part count. Additionally, making the parts interchangeable was a challenge but crucial, for instance the left and right headlights are interchangeable, even driving mirrors, the bumpers, the drive system and many other components.
Tsvakurudzo: Extensive academic research on urban mobility trends, material options, and advanced manufacturing, combined with user-centered design principles, drove Modu’s development. Informal interviews and digital prototypes captured local transportation insights and spurred iterative refinements. This research and feedback validated the need for a sustainable, adaptable vehicle, guiding design choices toward superior modularity, energy efficiency, and operational versatility.
Chikurudziro: I grew up in Ghana, West Africa where transportation continues to be an issue. Seeing first hand the potential of a highly optimized vehicle to impact lives, I was inspired to design a brilliant yet affordable solutions. Modu is designed to give the customer absolute freedom to configure the vehicle at the time of purchase and even later as their need changes without needing to buy a completely new car.
Nguva yePurojekiti: Project started in August 2024 in San Jose California and finished in January 2025
Mafambiro eBasa: The unique experience of this vehicle to starts right with the purchasing experience; The customer will configure the new Modu on an online platform where key elements such as size, specific modules and intended use can be chosen.
the vehicle is then delivered after a few days due to the ease of customization.
Operating Modu will be extremely easy with the ability to use the smartphone as a dashboard hence all the users music , frequently visited locations, contacts, etc all comes along for the ride on seamless experience.