Inter Urban Vehicle - going further sustainably.

NGC Interurban Vehicle

The IUV - Inter Urban Vehicle - is a concept for the long-distance vehicle of the future. The five-seater mid- and luxury-class vehicle addresses mobility between urban areas - comfortably and sustainably.

As a fuel cell plug-in hybrid with innovative air conditioning concepts and a high degree of lightweight construction, the IUV achieves long ranges of up to 1000 km in electromobility. At the same time, the body structure with new crash concepts focuses on maximum safety for passengers and energy storage. High automation enables comfort-oriented interiors that adapt flexibly to the driving situation and the needs of the passengers.

Light and safe

Active and passive safety concepts were combined for the IUV to increase crash safety and enable a safe system approach. The functionally integrated lightweight structures reduce the weight of the vehicle and thus also contribute to efficiency.

Comfort & long distance

The concept focus of the IUV is on automated travel, and the vehicle is designed to achieve a range of over 1000 km for long distances. By automating the vehicle up to SAE level 4, the driver can be relieved on long journeys and sleep, work or otherwise occupy themselves while driving. The comfort aspect in the interior is therefore an important focus in the development. The ergonomic entry concept together with a flexible interior also played a major role. In addition, a comfort-optimized cabin ventilation system is to be used, which can adapt to the interior settings and is always pleasant for the occupants, as well as being fast and economical.

Entry concept

To enable particularly easy and convenient entry and exit, the IUV uses sliding doors that open towards each other. In combination with the lack of B-pillars, this creates the largest possible door opening.

Air conditioning

The air conditioning is no longer implemented in the dashboard as in conventional vehicles, but is integrated into the roof lining of the IUV, thus ensuring uniform yet individually adjustable interior ventilation. As in an airplane, each passenger has their own setting options for their seat.

Interurban Vehicle – Nachhaltig weiterkommen
Das IUV – Interurban Vehicle – ist ein Konzept für das Langstreckenfahrzeug der Zukunft. Das fünfsitzige Mittel- bzw. Oberklasse-Fahrzeug adressiert die Mobilität zwischen urbanen Räumen; und das komfortabel und nachhaltig. Als Brennstoffzellen-Plug-In-Hybrid mit neuartigen Klimatisierungskonzepten und hohem Leichtbaugrad erreicht das IUV in der Elektromobilität hohe Reichweiten bis zu 1000 km. Gleichzeitig setzt die Karosseriestruktur mit neuen Crashkonzepten auf maximale Sicherheit der Passagiere und Energiespeicher. Hochautomatisierung ermöglicht komfortbetonte Innenräume, die sich flexibel auf den Fahrzustand und die Bedürfnisse der Passagiere einstellt.