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SPACE 10 CAFE ON WHEELS
In The Architects Newspaper, Daniel Horowitz wrote: Cafe on Wheels
...For those who are either unwilling or unable to own a home, self-driving van houses could become a convenient and affordable solution. Soon, our mobile driverless vehicles may allow us to work from our cars and have our laundry and a hot meal delivered at the same time.
...The consequences of autonomous home living are far-reaching. It could radically reduce carbon footprints and living expenses by combining all transportation and housing needs in one space. The new need for overnight parking creates new economic and social opportunities. New types of pop- up communities will emerge with charging stations, retail stores, laundry facilities, restaurants, and social spaces. The freedom of a van-home lifestyle suggests new modes of living which include more leisure time and less time tethered to a job. The impact on cities, economies, infrastructures, inter-city travel, and the way we live and organize ourselves are immeasurable and scarcely imagined. As Volvo says “Why fly when you can be driven?” Soon you may be able to avoid airport lines and delays. You will be able to arrive at your destination rested and refreshed after being driven overnight in your personal portable bedroom. (The Architects Newspaper, Daniel Horowitz, 09/12/18; Honda IeMobi Concept, Honda, 09/29/17; 360C: 360C, Volvo; Spaces on Wheels: Self Driving Cars and the Future of Urban Mobility, IKEA SPACE 10 Report, 09/17/18)
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