ABOUT THE PROJECT (2023)

The aim of the project was to develop an electric micromobility solution for regions where snow covers the ground for over half the year. Traditional micromobility vehicles struggle in such extreme conditions, especially on unmaintained roads or deep snow. The concept was designed for use in areas such as mountain resorts, isolated towns, and snowy cities like Tromsø, Anchorage, and Montreal, where conventional e-mobility options are often impractical. The goal was to create a low-emission, compact vehicle capable of navigating narrow, winding paths often found in mountainous or forested terrain.

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
The development process began with research into past and present snow mobility solutions, from the 1935 Ski-Doo to modern electric snowbikes. Many existing products lacked the ability to move across deep, unmaintained snow, making them unsuitable for the envisioned environments. Drawing inspiration from animal-like movement and functional form, the design evolved through research, sketching, 3D modelling, and prototyping. The core innovation was a pair of asymmetrical treads that increased traction and allowed the vehicle to climb over snowbanks. The result was a compact snow motorcycle that could be transported by SUV and deliver safe, efficient travel in severe winter conditions.

RECOGNITION

The project ranked in the top 10 out of 390 entries in the international 2023 ENVO Next Move contest for sustainable mobility solutions.

Deliverables: Research, design, prototypes, visualisation material.

A version adapted for service work, featuring an additional cargo compartment.

Frame structure