Overview
The VENTRA electric vehicle (EV) represents a conceptual design developed by TU/ecomotive. This Dutch student-built concept car is characterized by its integrated system designed to capture tire particles while the vehicle is in operation. A specific feature of this system involves the collection of particles in proximity to their point of release, with a subsequent process for reusing a portion of the captured material within the vehicle's interior.
Research Context
The VENTRA concept emerged from TU/ecomotive, an entity associated with Dutch student initiatives. The conceptualization focuses on addressing emissions related to vehicle operation, specifically targeting tire dust. The design approach incorporates an active capture mechanism directly linked to the vehicle's movement.
Approach
The core approach of the VENTRA concept involves the on-board capture of tire dust. This process is engineered to occur at the source of release, during the vehicle's active driving phase. Following capture, a component of the collected tire particles is purposed for reuse internally within the cabin of the EV.
Potential Applications
The concept demonstrates a potential mechanism for managing particulate emissions from vehicle tires. The dual function of capturing particles while driving and then reusing a portion within the cabin suggests an integrated approach to material management within a vehicle system.