The Electric Vehicle Modular Chassis

A Generic Platform for all

Although it certainly sounds like the Peoples' Automobile, the general idea is that there be one simple platform for nearly every format of vehicle.  This is what Volkswagen is doing already. with the future release of their electric vehicle lineup.  But VW's EVs are still private source vehicles. 

With a generic chassis that can fit to the body of any shape, the possibilities might be limitless.  Whether it be a sedan, coupe, crossover, pickup, minivan, or suv, the chassis has the potential to make any type of vehicle in effect, every type of vehicle.  It might even be possible to merely keep shells and swap out the chassis . I would hope for this possibility

Remote Controlled cars or RC-cars have had this format for decades.  Where the builder or racer can pick the body or chassis separately, and then fasten them together creating the desired look and function.  While there are many differences between an RC-car and a car that is piloted by humans and to carry humans, the concept is the same.

Open Source Chassis, Private Source Body

The idea that I would most like to see is that the body and interior of cars became the focus of the car industry.  That the chassis and motive power systems were generic and it was far easier to work on these systems.  Motor companies should focus on the allure of the internal features and comfort of the passenger, than of the function of the propulsion.  Elon Musk of Tesla has proven that it is possible to build a general chassis and apply it to multiple vehicles. So why cannot all manufacturers follow suit?

Currently, there are thousands of versions of vehicles almost no two models are much the same.  To find and fit an electric motive system to an internal combustion vehicle is a major undertaking, ( I speak from experience).  It's almost just easier to start from scratch and make a new model for the industry.

The Open Source Electric Vehicle Chassis, that anyone could build and anyone could buy, would create a distinct platform for all.  It could be akin to other modular electronic models that exist today in Computer Technology. 

This idea is as yet somewhat undeveloped, but Here's to Hoping that it will happen.