The SNAP consistently pursues the approach of separating vehicle components cleverly: non-durable from durable, high-cost from low-cost components. Hence, the SNAP is composed of an independent skateboard (driving-base) and an individual pod (body) with the goal of having the skateboard constantly in operation while the pods are used according to the circumstances.
ESORO meets many challenges at the 24. project for Rinspeed. There was no basic vehicle that could have been adapted, so the SNAP is completely built up from the design sketch. Furthermore, ESORO was responsible for the manufacturing of the chassis, all composite interior and exterior body panels and frames, which includes the electric doors and the innovative pillar to decouple the pod from the skateboard.
ESORO provides also the electric drive train, including battery and software controlled management system for the SNAP. Further, ESORO developed a remote control for this vehicle to drive and steer it like a dinky car. Additionally, ESORO implemented and adopted several different technologies and innovations of the project partners. As always, ESORO was responsible for the final assembly of the interior and exterior of the SNAP.
