BMW Lovos Concept Runs on Solar Power

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Anne Forschner, a 24 year designer who has recently graduated from the Pforzheim University in Germany, is trying to prove her talent by taking the auto industry by a storm with a solar electric BMW concept. Dubbed BMW Lovos — which stands for Lifestyle of Voluntary Simplicity, although the vehicle looks like an aggressive porcupine, we’re still being attracted by its futuristic design and its uncommon shapes.

Meant to reduce material use to a minimum possible level, the concept stands as a “symbol of the conscious self-restraint” as Anne envisioned it.

The body of the Lovos is made from 260 identical interchangeable particles that resemble with fish scales, which move to either act as individual airbrakes (plane inspired, not a bad idea) or to make the car as aerodynamically as possible.

On top of that the scales are fitted with photovoltaic solar cells that are supposed to grab sunlight and transform it into energy to power the car’s wheels.

Kudos to Anna for such an amazing concept — which we’d love to take for a spin if real, but we’re afraid this solar electric BMW Lovos will never see the sun shining.