Automotive engineering students from Clemson University will unveil their next-generation Mazda North America-sponsored concept vehicle Monday at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich.
Called Deep Orange 3, the vehicle will be showcased with body panels designed by students at the Art Center of Design in Pasadena, Calif. Students will discuss the vehicle’s engineering concepts, and representatives from Mazda and the Art Center will be on hand to discuss the unique collaboration that led to the concept vehicle, the third generation of the Deep Orange concept. It was developed in collaboration with multiple automotive companies.
The automobile features a unique hybrid powertrain that automatically chooses front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive; a load-bearing structure based on innovative sheet-folding technology patented by Industrial Origami; and a groundbreaking 3+3 seating configuration in sports car architecture, Clemson said in a release.
As part of the graduate automotive engineering program at CU-ICAR, students are required to create and manufacture a new vehicle prototype. The program provides students with experience in vehicle design, development, prototyping and production planning. Each year, a prototype vehicle is developed with a new market focus and technical objectives.
